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New Binocular Bargains Thread (5 Viewers)
- Thread starter Maljunulo
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tenex
reality-based
Not a bargain but a rarity, the blue "Marine" BA 7x42. You would have to ask whether it's really the whole "set" including orange flotation strap and blue case. The strap shown in the default photo is actually a Leica camera strap.
I received my pair and they were in immaculate condition, great design and real leather. Unfortunately, I had to return them because the focuser made a spring-like sound/friction in one direction. This went away after several spins but then the tension/torque to spin the focuser in either direction was far apart.
Build quality otherwise looked immaculate and the views were quite nice. Surprisingly, the FOV did not really seem as wide as I had expected, otherwise I would have reordered a pair.
Side by side with Swarovski 8x25 CL (2014 version, not current), I found it to be a little dimmer and little to no wider on the FOV.
If I didn't already have the CL, I probably would have kept it and warrantied it or exchanged it for another.
That looks pretty cool, actually. No idea on the price. I also did not know B&H sold older binoculars, but just ordered up some Zeiss Victory FL 7x42 from them.
MiddleRiver
Well-known member
Used, I assume?
Precisely, Used.
A couple of used bargains at B&H:
- 10x40 SFL for $1,439: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/803049704-USE/zeiss_524024_0000_000_10x40_sfl_binoculars.html
- 10x30 SFL for $1,026: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/803050014-USE/zeiss_523024_0000_000_10x30_sfl_binoculars.html
- 8x32 Opticron Traveller for $287: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/803061657-USE/opticron_30648_8x32_traveller_bga_ed.html
Nice finds, they have quite a few used binoculars at the moment.
This one caught my eye, the night green leather Retrovid 8x40. They are listed as Uppendahl prisms. I guess that would be an error, or maybe they used them in the Life edition?
Or maybe all the 8x40 Retrovids have them? Hmmm...
MiddleRiver
Well-known member
Crazy green yet I kind of like them, but not the price.
No word of Uppendahl prisms like B&H had, but there comments on waterproofness caught my eye. Sounds like Leica's original description that left buyers worried about Retrovids in the wet might have been a bit too conservative.
"...Leica Trinovid binoculars are robust, waterproofed against spray and rain and ready to face every challenge in even the harshest conditions."
has530
Well-known member
B&H Photo has a Leupold 8x42 Golden Ring HD which is very hard to find in that condition.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/803068394-USE/leupold_62810_8x42_golden_ring_hd.html/overview
DVOR has the Pentax ZD 10x43 for an amazing $249
www.dvor.com
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Here is a used Zeiss CHDX 8x42 for $788.49 on eBay from a good seller. Try the new HDX for a good discount!
Zeiss CONQUEST HDX 8x42 Binocular | eBay
8x42 outdoor binoculars. ZEISS Conquest HDX 8x42 Binocular with 90 Percent Light Transmission and Rugged Design (Black). Quick Guide Zeiss Conquest HDX. All-weather use due to ZEISS LotuTec and Nitrogen filling.
www.ebay.com
jafritten
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The new Nikon 10x25 stabilized are available in Germany for 735€!
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Has this been posted?
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Zeiss Victory HT Binoculars 8x 42mm Rubber Black Demo
MidwayUSA has just received a shipment of optics from Zeiss to be sold to our customers at huge savings. These units are primarily show samples and may...
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MiddleRiver
Well-known member
Shooo... stop it!Has this been posted?
Zeiss Victory HT Binoculars 8x 42mm Rubber Black Demo
MidwayUSA has just received a shipment of optics from Zeiss to be sold to our customers at huge savings. These units are primarily show samples and may...
<soooo tempted>
Hey, I only have two bins left. A 10x42 HT and 8x42 HT. I prefer them hands down to all others for brightness (SF, NL, etc). I bird with the 10 and use the 8 archery. The 7x42 FL I sold compared well to them, though.
Want more temptation?
