Need new binocs what's your input?

[BenTernan]

I've been doing some searching and I've narrowed it down to 3 pairs of glasses that are around my price range. Let me know your guy's input! So it's between These 3.

Vortex 12x50mm Diamondback Binoculars

Steiner 10x42mm Predator Xtreme Binoculars

Bushnell 10x42mm Legend Ultra HD Binoculars

[Skillet]

What's the price range?  Is weight an issue?

[losdaddy7]

I have had the Steiner predators for five or six years now and absolutely love them. They are a solid, rugged binoc.  One of the concerns I had about the others was durability due to my bushwacking style of hiking.  The Steiner is very durable with the hard rubber shell they have.  I also use a full harness so they hang right at my chest level at all times.   While they are a bit larger than most, the optics are truly awesome and game does seem to stand out a bit better with that setup.....
    

[BenTernan]

Weight isn't an issue at all, and the most expensive pair here is in te $400 range. I've used a pair of leica's before and loved them but they are much too far out of my price range. And I was leaning towards the Steiners. But they are the more expensive pair.

[Skillet]

I just realized you had it narrowed down - I don't have any experience with those three.  I was going to ask if you had excluded the Nikon Monarchs for any reason.  I have a pair of 12x56's that are my combination "glassing/spotting scope" units.  Heavy, but great glass for the $350 I spent on them.

[BenTernan]

Well obviously I haven't seen every pair of binocs out there and definitely am not just sold on those 3. So I'll check those out!

[jackmaster]

i have the steiners and so does my buddy and they are perfect for me i also use the bino buddys with them and they are the perfect weight and comfortable 

[MtnMuley]

Steiners, of the choices you listed.

[Bigshooter]

I would see if you can find some some non-hd vortex vipers.  Give them a call at cameralandny.com.  There real good to work with.

[deerslyr]

ZR ED3s

[ZRS-8x42]

I've been doing some searching and I've narrowed it down to 3 pairs of glasses that are around my price range. Let me know your guy's input! So it's between These 3.

Vortex 12x50mm Diamondback Binoculars

Steiner 10x42mm Predator Xtreme Binoculars

Bushnell 10x42mm Legend Ultra HD Binoculars

BenTernan, I would suggest that you consider 10x42 ZRS HD if you are looking for performance like Steiner Predator or Legend HD; or VISTA 10x42 if you are comparing to DB binoculars.  As deerslyr mentioned, the ZEN ED3 is a major step up from both ZRS HD and VISTA.  If your primary concern is not extreme low light performance and/or minimum color fringing, ZRS HD will perform sufficiently well for most of the situation.

http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/binoculars/zrshd/zrshd10x42.html

Please feel free to PM me if there is anything I can help you with.

[marty]

I would say Steiner love mine best bino I've used! 

[Hyde]

Have you tried all of the ones you listed?  I have owned all the brands, cheap to mega expensive.  I settled last time on Pentax.  The guy at Bear Basin Outfitters talked me into them, told me if I didn't like them, he'd take them back.  I love them, and about half the price of Swaros.  I did a side by side comparison in bear camp one year with a fellow hunter's Zeiss binos.  Everyone agreed the Pentax 10x50's were superior.  I can stare through them for extended periods with no issue.  Some of the cheaper ones will give you a mega headache when you try that.  I'd say pick the one that feels the best to you. 

[RB]

Steiner I have had mone for about 10 years and love them 
 

[addicted]

Those vortex are going to be a bit bigger than the other 2.

Unfortunately Steiner was bought out a little more than a year ago i think so all those good experiences  with steiner are nearly invalid until we see some of the new products get tested out.

I've got a pair of busted bushnells you can have. Treated them good and they still broke.

The minox have great glass and now come with a warranty close to leupolds. The Bino's and SPotters have been kickin arss.
Minox BF 10x42 BR $139
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62173