"Urgent" new binocular (1 Viewer)

[LRL]

Hi
After an unexpected accident with my current binos (Bresser Condor 10x42) , im in need for a new pair. As I didnt expect to have to buy another bino, my budget is 300€ or under . After some reading in this forum and in others , i have a few candidates:

Sub 200€
-Sbvony 202 ED 10x42 (170€ +-)
-Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10x42 (171.94€)
-Delta Forest II 10x42 (189€)
250-300€
-Helios Lightwing HR 10 x 42 (279€)
-Nikon Monarch M5 10x42 (306€)
-Viking Merlin ED 10x42 (299.95€)
-Bushnell Legend L series 10x42 (325.97€)
-Kenko Avantar 10x42 ED H (299€)
-Opticron explorer wa ed-r 10x42 (280€+-)

The ones here that are above 300€ , i think i can get for less money , so thats why i include them.
If i can get similar quality with the cheaper cheaper Svbony and Oregon , i will choose them over the more expensive ones.
If you have any other recommendations, please let me know .

Thank you in advanced

 

[Rg548]

At that budget i'd go 2nd hand, and get better quality.

 

[Jinac]

Svbony SA205 is also in your budget, more or less 220€ now direct on svbony.com
SV202 are foundable at less than 100€ (i paid mine 75€ last year)

But with 300€, a good second hand is probably the best choice

 

[LRL]

Thank you all for your responses. The thing is that im now without any pair of binoculars , and if i start looking at the second hand market , it might take a while to find a good option ( i live in Spain , so for 300€ i cant import something from out of the EU, and here the second hand market is quite small)
Thats why i dont contemplate second hand

 

[Cavendish]

Hi
After an unexpected accident with my current binos (Bresser Condor 10x42) , im in need for a new pair. As I didnt expect to have to buy another bino, my budget is 300€ or under . After some reading in this forum and in others , i have a few candidates:

-Opticron explorer wa ed-r 10x42 (280€+-)

I can't comment on the 10x42 but I've recently bought two examples of this model in 8x32 and have been very happy with both.

 

[Montereyman]

Suggest contacting any local birding groups and see if anyone has a pair that they are no longer using.

 

[mwhogue]

Hi
After an unexpected accident with my current binos (Bresser Condor 10x42) , im in need for a new pair. As I didnt expect to have to buy another bino, my budget is 300€ or under . After some reading in this forum and in others , i have a few candidates:

Sub 200€
-Sbvony 202 ED 10x42 (170€ +-)
-Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10x42 (171.94€)
-Delta Forest II 10x42 (189€)
250-300€
-Helios Lightwing HR 10 x 42 (279€)
-Nikon Monarch M5 10x42 (306€)
-Viking Merlin ED 10x42 (299.95€)
-Bushnell Legend L series 10x42 (325.97€)
-Kenko Avantar 10x42 ED H (299€)
-Opticron explorer wa ed-r 10x42 (280€+-)

The ones here that are above 300€ , i think i can get for less money , so thats why i include them.
If i can get similar quality with the cheaper cheaper Svbony and Oregon , i will choose them over the more expensive ones.
If you have any other recommendations, please let me know .

Thank you in advanced

My only direct experience with the models you mention is twice comparing a friend's older Nikon Monarch M5 10x42 with my SW FP 10x32 along the Oregon coast. I was very impressed by the Nikon in all respects given the price point.

I have Opticron Explorer and Oasis bins in other formats and IME they also offer good performance for the price point.

Mike

 

[Jinac]

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i think it's the best choice for mint model and you keep money to find good secondhand.
Vinted could be a good bet sometimes

 

[Steve Babbs]

Hawke binoculars are excellent value.

 

[Trinovid]

...my budget is 300€ or under .

When budget is the primary factor, the next decision should be based on quality, which directly leads to the used market where your money will go much further than buying new will allow.

If you were to look at the Vortex Viper series you'd find them out of reach new, but absolutely within bounds on the second hand market, and markedly better than the Diamondback or other lower lines from them.

 

[ArchStanton]

I have a pair of Opticron Oregon 8x42’s that are pretty good value and make a great pair of starter binoculars for birding. They also come with Opticron’s Premier lifetime warranty.

 

[Argent]

Hello, if you can do without ED glass and are looking for a very good new pair of binoculars, then take a look at the Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42. They cost just over 200€ and are within your budget

 

[Yarkho]

You could also have a look at Delta Optical Chase ED series. Every time I look through one I am pleasantly surprised at just how good they are.