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Recommendation for compact binocular?
pacyew:
After 15 years my old 10x25 Zeiss compacts have just about hit the end of their road. When new, I figured that these were about the best available, but optics have come a long way since the 1980's. I looked through some very moderately price compact glass that matches what you used to pay a lot for.
What do you folks recommend for a good buy on new compact binos? Thanks for you input!
chep:
Does anyone have anything to say about experiences with image stablilizer models?
pacyew:
I had a chance to play with a pair of the Zeiss offering in 20X and I thought it was pretty amazing. The best thing to do would be to visit a store and play with their stock. Sportsmen's Warehouse may have some, and when the Thurston county Cabelas opens, I certain they'll have some on hand.
I've played around with higher powered glasses for a while, 10x and up, and what has worked for an all around for me have been th every light, 9 ounce, 10x25 Zeiss mention above. They are so light that when I press them lightly against my eye sockets, they steady right out, just as if they were a part of me. It probably what I'll replace my old one with. And they really still work fine, just a little tatered after 17 years in the field.
I've found optics one area where it always pays to buy maybe even a little above what you think you can afford. The best glasses are hard to wear out, even in the compact sizes. They can then be thought of as a lifetime investment. :tup:
bobcat:
pacyew, what will be the purpose of these binos? If for serious hunting, I would say you would be much better off with full size, rather than a compct model. At the minimum, a 8x32, and better yet an 8x42 or 10x42. Look at Nikon or Pentax. Look at the models that are priced right around $300. (minimum) Of course if you want to spend more money, you can't go wrong with Zeiss, Swarovski, or Leica.
pacyew:
--- Quote from: bobcat on March 26, 2007, 06:29:55 PM ---pacyew, what will be the purpose of these binos? If for serious hunting, I would say you would be much better off with full size, rather than a compct model. At the minimum, a 8x32, and better yet an 8x42 or 10x42. Look at Nikon or Pentax. Look at the models that are priced right around $300. (minimum) Of course if you want to spend more money, you can't go wrong with Zeiss, Swarovski, or Leica.
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Thanks Bobcat. Your right, nothing in the compact glass can beat the optics of the top quality full sized glasses you've listed. What I've found, however, for my own use my little 10x25's Zeiss have come to really "fill the bill" as to what I've needed for the bowhunting I'm fixed on.What I'll probably do is try to find another pair just like my current ones, but in new cond.
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