10x42 Leupold Mojave or Cascade or Pinnacle??? Any info?

[cully]

also... I believe the coatings and prism are spec'ed different on the pinnacles.

[KimberRich]

That's not true, at least when I bought mine. The cascades and I assume the mojaves as well are made in China. Pinnacles are Japanese ... big difference! Gold rings? Maybe Japanese glass as well?

This is correct. Either way they are made out of this country which I don't like.  The cascades and majove's are the same minus the frame.  Pinnacles have different coating and eye cups. 

Keep the posts coming!!! I'm still up in the air.

[Bean Counter]

Whelp,for selfish reasons, I say buy the Mojave's. I want to read a write up on them. 

 If I lost my Nikon Monarch 8x42 ATBs, I'd immediately go out and either buy those or the ZEN ED2s.

[thinkingman]

definitely Pinnacle

Ok... Thanks

But why?? 

Looking through them they appear to be as clear and crisp as the others.

If you are going to stay with Leupold, you will want to get the highest quality glass, coatings and prisms they offer. 
Pinnacles will outperform the Cascades and Mojaves in lower light conditions and be clearer for spotting game. 
You definitely need to move up-market.

[KimberRich]

definitely Pinnacle

Ok... Thanks

But why?? 

Looking through them they appear to be as clear and crisp as the others.

If you are going to stay with Leupold, you will want to get the highest quality glass, coatings and prisms they offer. 
Pinnacles will outperform the Cascades and Mojaves in lower light conditions and be clearer for spotting game. 
You definitely need to move up-market.

Well I can't afford the highest quality stuff they have so that's why I was debating between these three. 
I looked through all three sets and can not tell the difference.  If there was any type of difference I would spring for the Pinnacles.  Maybe I don't have a trained eye or ?? Looking at the specs for low light transmision and such the Pinnacles are so very slightly better.  Like 1.5%.  So can't justify spending the extra $140.

I ordered the Mojave's in a 10x42 in the Camo finish.  Found them for $378 with no tax and free shipping.  Can't wait to use them next weekend!

Thanks everyone for the comments and thoughts.

[Bean Counter]

Enjoy those binos, sir!

Please post a review.

[S.O.B]

Well I can't afford the highest quality stuff they have so that's why I was debating between these three. 
I looked through all three sets and can not tell the difference.  If there was any type of difference I would spring for the Pinnacles.  Maybe I don't have a trained eye or ?? Looking at the specs for low light transmision and such the Pinnacles are so very slightly better.  Like 1.5%.  So can't justify spending the extra $140.

I ordered the Mojave's in a 10x42 in the Camo finish.  Found them for $378 with no tax and free shipping.  Can't wait to use them next weekend!

Thanks everyone for the comments and thoughts.
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IMHO you the right choise enjoy and good luck this season.

[ICEMAN]

If I lost my Nikon Monarch 8x42 ATBs, I'd immediately go out and either buy those or the ZEN ED2s.

Last night I picked up a pair of these: Nikon Monarch 10x42 ATB's in camo. Did so after comparing a bunch in the price range..... I used a cabelas coupon for 20% off, plus found that Nikon is offering a $50rebate till 10/31/2009. 

Nikon 10x42 Monarch ATB in camo
Nikon    $309.99
Tax         26.04
Total    $336.03
Coupon -$60.00
Due      $276.03
Rebate  -$50.00
Total    $226.03

Not bad if you ask me.

[carpsniperg2]

i have the Olympic and love them think they were 400 have you looked at them ?

[h2ofowlr]

leupold pinnacles 10x42.  The only thing I don't like is that when you pull out the eye cups you do get that tunnel look through them at times, but in genereal great binoculars.

[spin05]

I have the mojave and love them.I struggled for years with bad glass........You made a great choice.

[DeerHarvester]

Never had a problem with my Pinnacles, still lust for a pair of Swaro's! 

[KimberRich]

I ordered the Mojave's last Thursday and received them in the mail Saturday.  Ultra fast shipping! But I was out of town for the weekend and wasn't expecting them to get there so soon and they sat on the porch all weekend!! 
Was very happy to see them still sitting there when I got back!
They look great and are crystal clear. I'm happy with my decision so far and after I hunt with them next week I will be sure to post a full review of them. 

Thanks again for everyones comments.