I am looking for some bargain 8x42 mm Binoculars. I don't want to say Cheap, but I want a good set without breaking the bank. There must be all kinds out there that I have never heard about. What have you tried and liked and Hated ?
8x42 mm Binoculars
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canucklehead
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Vortex Viper 8x42's. Don't know what you wanna spend, but they're less than $500.
VERY nice glass for the money. My Leica Geovids are nicer, but 3x the price!
VERY nice glass for the money. My Leica Geovids are nicer, but 3x the price!
That's too much $$$ More like this http://eagleopticscanada.stores.yahoo.net/vorcros8xbin.html Anyone try these ?
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for $200+ you can buy a pair of William Optics (big company int he world of astronomy) and get their 8x42/44 (forget what size) from IslandEyepiece.com. Just tell Brian I sent you and he might even give you a deal on them. I recommend these bino's as they're a fully multi-coated apo triplet bino. not extremely high end, but about 95% the quality of the high end lenses. I plan on buying a pair for either my brother or dad in the next bit.
if you're not scared of importing from the US, take a look at GarrettOptical.com's triplet bino. same bino, different housing...about $175US before shipping (sent via USPS to avoid the courier charges). excellent company. bought a pair of 20x80's from Garrett and he's willing to answer any questions you've got.
if you're not scared of importing from the US, take a look at GarrettOptical.com's triplet bino. same bino, different housing...about $175US before shipping (sent via USPS to avoid the courier charges). excellent company. bought a pair of 20x80's from Garrett and he's willing to answer any questions you've got.
Another safe bet is from the camera manufacturers. The Nikon Monarch ATB's are pretty good for a mid-level bino. The Pentax DCF-WP(an older discontinued, then recontinued model) are exceptional. You'd be better off spending a couple bills on a better used pair, than spending it on a new pair. IMHO
The Crossfires are decent glass for your money, but I would suggest going to the Diamondbacks instead. They are a bit more money, but probably twice the glass (or better!). I have a pair of the Diamondbacks in 8.5X50, and Vipers also 8.5X50, love 'em both!
http://eagleopticscanada.stores.yahoo.net/vodi8x.html
Nikon Travis M.
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- Alberta, Canada
The current line of Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42's are discontinued, they are being re-released in a couple of months with new coatings. I know that Cabela's in Winnipeg should still have some stock of the older ones. $339.95
