Post by: dbllunger on November 18, 2007, 11:58:37 AM
Post by: PolarBear on November 18, 2007, 12:11:03 PM
I use Nikon 10x50s for coyotes. I usually dont carry binocs in the woods while archery hunting. They are pretty useless in heavy brush and timber and just get in the way.
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Post by: actionshooter on November 24, 2007, 11:29:36 AM
SWAROVSKI---10by42...My eyes never get tired. I also carry a doubler. I would put this combo up against most of the lesser spotting scopes.I have looked at the doubler but haven't jumped yet.
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 24, 2007, 11:40:44 AM
What I currently use: Burris Signiture Select Series 10 x 42. They work really well.
What I want: I really want either a pair of Leupold Gold Ring 10 x 42 or Swarovski EL 10X42 or Leica 10x42 Geovids.
It's hard for me to justify the money given everything else we want. Santa? are you hearing this?
Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 26, 2007, 08:10:31 PM
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Post by: MuleySniper on November 28, 2007, 10:11:47 AM
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Post by: Slenk on December 06, 2007, 11:55:39 AM
Still have a old pair of variable power 7-12X 40 that don't variable any more , their stuck on 12 . They can from the Korean War .
Looking for a new set.
Slenk
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 06, 2007, 12:21:32 PM
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Post by: Dudeluv on December 08, 2007, 08:47:07 PM
i just bought the Minox 10x42 and love them
Post by: coonhound on December 10, 2007, 09:41:11 PM
Coon
Post by: Bearhunter on December 13, 2007, 02:35:34 PM
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Post by: ICEMAN on December 13, 2007, 09:13:04 PM
And after a few years when I realize they're all scratched up from cleaning them with dirty shirt tails and glove fingertips, I won't slip into depression and cry for 3 days!
No kidding. I too am pretty hard on equipment, even if I could afford top of the line stuff, I would probably still use/abuse it. :'(
Post by: Ironhead on December 20, 2007, 09:49:30 AM
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Post by: finnman on January 22, 2008, 01:09:01 PM
She uses a pair of Bushnell Elite 8x40 I picked up 2 years ago at Sportco, they were $949 and I got them on clearance for $749, they are as good as my Swarovskis, but I bet their warranty is not as good.
Post by: Bookworm on January 23, 2008, 09:41:08 PM
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Post by: WAcoueshunter on February 12, 2008, 10:21:57 PM
Anybody use Brunton's? I "won" a 50% off coupon for anything on the Brunton site at the RMEF banquet. Thinking about one of their spotting scopes. I think I can get multiple items, so any Brunton advice (tripod, mount, etc.) would be great.
Post by: Bookworm on February 12, 2008, 10:30:21 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on February 13, 2008, 07:31:31 AM
Post by: thinkingman on March 06, 2008, 04:27:32 PM
The Kahles are great but the Nikons are fantastic.
In optics, you almost always get what you pay for*
*There are companies that overprice their product to appear high end.
Post by: ICEMAN on March 06, 2008, 07:27:46 PM
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Post by: MountainWalk on March 11, 2008, 08:12:45 AM
weird.. back in arkansas, i never used glass. i moved out west and all the "experts" said use glass. i got glass. now i feel naked when i go into the field without them. but the burris is a pretty nice glass for the inbetween price..they are sharp, light and most of all pretty dang tuff.. lots of horse stories. just my 2
Post by: Elknut1 on March 14, 2008, 06:36:08 AM
Hope you don't mind me jumping in here guys but I see a few of you aren't loaded with money, well neither am I. (grin) But I've had several of the Burris line & 1 leupold bino about the 275.00 -350.00 range. They were OK, but when I got a pair of Vortex Diamondbacks about a year ago, man what a difference in glass between my others. For any that are considering some Optics especially if you were like us & didn't have tons of money but wanted the best you could get for a buck then you should do yourself a favor & look through a pair of 10x42 D-Backs they're 209.00 that includes shipping & a Vortex Bino Harness which everyone should have that owns binos! I promise you they're better than both the Burris & Leupold for brighter & crisper images of equal levels.
For those who want a bit better the Vipers are the next level where a real difference is shown, they're 509.00 these are the very ones I used all last year, this year it's the Razors, Wow!! They are awesome & rival the Swarovskis at less than half the price! They're only 6 1/4" tall & weigh 27oz, they're pretty cool. PM me if you'd like to check some out? Have a great day!
I should have the photos & prices up on our Site very soon! But for the time being you can check out what they look like here! http://www.audubonbinoculars.com/products
ElkNut/Paul
Post by: Sagedawg on March 14, 2008, 07:48:52 AM
How do the Fury's and Vulture's compare? Can you use a tripod with the Vulture's? I might be looking at a pair of those .
Thanks Sage
Post by: Elknut1 on March 14, 2008, 08:04:24 AM
The Vultures are a step up from the D-Backs & run 269.00 they're clear & crisp! Yes they're tripod adaptable! The Fury is another slight step up from the Vultures but just under the Vipers. They would run 359.00 for 10x42 or 12.5x42 for 369.00 both are tripod adaptable. For brightness & clearness of objects these Optics will rival others in the 800-1000.00 range. I've seen it many times for myself!
ElkNut/Paul
Post by: MountainWalk on April 30, 2008, 10:52:11 PM
Post by: FOsteology on May 01, 2008, 12:29:33 PM
Otherwise, I'm rolling with the Ultravid 7x42
Post by: Jackjr on May 02, 2008, 10:01:10 PM
Post by: alpine on May 08, 2008, 08:32:45 PM
Post by: Snowman on May 08, 2008, 08:54:44 PM
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Post by: S.O.B on May 13, 2008, 04:39:57 PM
Post by: Curly on May 13, 2008, 05:32:57 PM
Post by: bankwalker on May 13, 2008, 07:58:59 PM
they werent as nice as i would have liked to get. but i got them at 60% off so i jumped on them. and i couldnt be more happier with them. i have dropped them plenty of times out of tree stands, off of logs, the roof of my lifted truck while drivin(forgot they were there) and they are still going strong. not really a mark on them suprizingly.
i cant see spending over $1k on a pair of bino's but i would sure love to have that finacial stability
Post by: FOsteology on May 13, 2008, 08:54:19 PM
i cant see spending over $1k on a pair of bino's but i would sure love to have that finacial stability
A poor man cannot afford crap, because he then has to buy the 2nd one to replace the first one that did not measure up and meet his needs!
IMHO and IME binoculars are an extremely important part of hunting success and one should buy the best they can. Far more important than the amount spent on a scope or rifle.
No one buys great glass and hisses under their breath, "What's all the fuss?!!?"
Good gear pays for itself...... ;)
Post by: G.R.K on May 13, 2008, 10:31:24 PM
Post by: bankwalker on May 14, 2008, 12:32:06 PM
i cant see spending over $1k on a pair of bino's but i would sure love to have that finacial stability
A poor man cannot afford crap, because he then has to buy the 2nd one to replace the first one that did not measure up and meet his needs!
IMHO and IME binoculars are an extremely important part of hunting success and one should buy the best they can. Far more important than the amount spent on a scope or rifle.
No one buys great glass and hisses under their breath, "What's all the fuss?!!?"
Good gear pays for itself...... ;)
i always just used my scope as my optics for viewing the area. my nikons are a huge step in the right directon lol. like i said i cant be any happier with them then i am now. i havent had the pleasure of looking through a $1000+ pair of binos yet. i would however spend that money on a spotting scope before i did on bino's.
i have a small pair of 10year old nikons that i use when im actually hiking around. and the bigger 10x50 nikons i got last year just sit in the truck unless im glassing clearcuts and far hillsides. so in that case id rather have a spotting scope.
still though there is no way finacialy i can spend that kind of money. and again would be buying cheaper $500 or less optics. but as long as they get the job done and im happy wth them...its all good right.
:)
ill spend the big money on boots. lol
Post by: Curly on May 14, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on May 28, 2008, 09:09:36 PM
Post by: G.R.K on May 29, 2008, 10:37:42 PM
Optics are a lot better these days than they were say 10 years or so ago. I think 3 or 4 hundred bucks can get a fairly decent pair of binos these days. The eagle optics binos that I have were just as good as some of the Pentax, Nikon, and Swaro binos that I compared them to when I was shopping for binos a few years ago.:liar:
Post by: Curly on May 30, 2008, 09:24:36 AM
:liar:
>:(
:dunno:
:ass:
Post by: RubblesPH on May 30, 2008, 09:43:43 AM
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and we need to be respectful of that.
I have swaro's (10X42 El's) and personally believe that there is no comparison and worth every hard earned penny, but that's my opinion. Many will disagree.
Post by: Curly on May 30, 2008, 10:54:40 AM
I don't think many people have tried the Eagle Optics Ranger binos but if they did they might be pleasantly surprised like I was. I don't remember the model of Swaros I compared them to at the store (it was quite a while ago now) but the Eagle Optics were just as clear (to me) and better than half the price so ended up getting the Eagle Optics Platinum Ranger binos.
Post by: Intruder on May 30, 2008, 11:17:13 AM
I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised that the Eagle Optics are made by Vortex. I believe they have a very close business relationship.
Those Vortex Vipers are a killer pair of binos for under 500. 1 of, if not the best values available today.
Post by: ThePascoKid on May 30, 2008, 11:20:51 AM
Post by: snohohunter on May 30, 2008, 11:21:47 AM
Post by: FOsteology on May 30, 2008, 12:13:59 PM
CameraLand NY and Eagle Optics are the best retailers I've found to deal with, and allow returns.
Post by: Intruder on May 30, 2008, 12:46:05 PM
I am using the 10 x 43 Pentax DCF SP very good glass for the price I would rather use the $500 binos and use the other $1000 that I saved by not buying swarovski's for a hunt, that's kinda the point to all of this isn't it, to hunt.I think it depends. I wouldn't trade my Leicas for any 500$ pair. I believe the optical quality of high end binos is worth the extra money. Having said that, not everyone feels the same way or can justify spending the extra $. For those folks, there are some great options in that price range. They've really closed the gap between the best and good.
Post by: G.R.K on May 31, 2008, 10:49:20 AM
I was just trying to point out what I think is a very good pair of binoculars for the money. Just stating my opinion. No need to call me a liar.I wasn't calling you a liar. :sry: You get what you pay for when it comes to optics,thats all.Just joking around :)
I don't think many people have tried the Eagle Optics Ranger binos but if they did they might be pleasantly surprised like I was. I don't remember the model of Swaros I compared them to at the store (it was quite a while ago now) but the Eagle Optics were just as clear (to me) and better than half the price so ended up getting the Eagle Optics Platinum Ranger binos.
Post by: boneaddict on May 31, 2008, 10:54:45 AM
Wow, just think how many more animals I would have seen and possibly killed if I'd spent 2,000 on a pair. Sure would have felt more sick when I drove off and left that last pair sitting on my bumper. :)
Post by: boneaddict on May 31, 2008, 10:56:25 AM
Post by: Snowman on May 31, 2008, 11:13:33 AM
Post by: actionshooter on May 31, 2008, 12:55:29 PM
Now I use a less expensive Leupold rifle scope, its clear but not like the swaros. I don't spend the bucks on that b/c I don't look thru the scope for extended periods of time.
I looking for a spotter now but I probably won't buy the best I could b/c I will still use my binos for glassing and won't be starring thru the spotter non-stop for hours.
Just my :twocents:
Post by: FOsteology on May 31, 2008, 12:57:15 PM
I can justify the bucks for swaros when I look thru them for hours on end and never get eye fatigue. I can't look thru cheaper binos all day (or even for an hour) w/o my eyes getting blurry.
Now I use a less expensive Leupold rifle scope, its clear but not like the swaros. I don't spend the bucks on that b/c I don't look thru the scope for extended periods of time.
I looking for a spotter now but I probably won't buy the best I could b/c I will still use my binos for glassing and won't be starring thru the spotter non-stop for hours.
Just my :twocents:
+1
Post by: boneaddict on May 31, 2008, 01:11:22 PM
Post by: RubblesPH on May 31, 2008, 01:38:33 PM
I saved and waited a long time to get my Swaro EL's. I think the day that I became a believer was when there were four of us sitting on a ridge glassing for blacktail, I had barrowed a buddy's EL's and I was pulling stuff out of the brush that they sometimes couldn't even find with their glass. They were frustrated because we go by the "you spot it first, you have first right of refusal". The color contrast and sharpness is awesome. You can't see that looking at merchandise in the store. You have to compare them in the field. Needless to say, I found and shot the biggest buck on that trip.
The cost of the glass is minor when you take into consideration spending the money on a hunt and then missing the opportunity to find an animal that you have been dreaming of all those years. It may have been right in front of you the whole time...you just couldn't see it!
My opinion...glass comes before all else. Get a cheaper backpack, spend a little less on that quad, etc.
Save your pennies, save a little longer and get the best glass you can afford. That's what I did and have never looked back.
Post by: huntnphool on June 22, 2008, 01:08:48 PM
My opinion...glass comes before all else. Get a cheaper backpack, spend a little less on that quad, etc.
Save your pennies, save a little longer and get the best glass you can afford. That's what I did and have never looked back.
You made some very good points, glass comes first for me as well. The EL's were not cheap but worth every penny when sitting glassing for long periods of time. Same thing goes for my Swaro spotter, I just wish it didn't weigh so much. I saw this add on the Outdoor Channel today, some of you guys may want to check it out. One of the gals in the video even admits that here husband spent "close to $1000.00 on his Binos, and these are just as good if not better" :lol4: http://optic1050.com/
Post by: robodad on June 22, 2008, 01:23:57 PM
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I tend to hunt the thickest stuff known to man, and there isn't alot of need for long term glassing. the glassing I do is in tight trying to pick out body parts or an antler.....usually up close and personal.
You must hunt these places on your hands and knees then cause if you stood up you'd be spotted for sure !! :P
As for the binos, I would like to have a nice pair of them swaros but I would have to give up hunting and fishing for a few years to save that much money, I really like them no doubt but my income is just too small to afford the better one's.
I hear you on the blurry eyes, I can hardly look throuth my scope for more then just a few seconds before my eyes go buggy, nevermind a spotter that would be really bad. What I need is two spotters and glue them together so I have a good set of binos !! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: mtndew on June 22, 2008, 08:07:33 PM
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Post by: actionshooter on June 24, 2008, 08:55:28 PM
I can say from experiance I have been able too compare a few good optics out inthe woods glasssing game . Hands down I would own a pair of Swarovskis, BUT since my wife purchased a pair of the Vortex Vipers from Elknut I dont think I will be saving for 3 years for the Swaros anymore just one year for the Vipers :chuckle: These binos are what I would call a wash between the two. Just my :twocents:. Wouldnt mind comparing them side by side with some swaros to really see if there are any differances. Anyone that own a pair of 10x42 Swaros ever out around the Skookumchuck that would like to do some comparison between the two? Let me now.
I'm in Oly and have the 10x50 swaros, I have been wanting to look through those just to see what all the fuss was about :)
Let me know.
Steve
Post by: bucklucky on June 24, 2008, 10:18:55 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on June 25, 2008, 02:39:42 AM
People that say that they have some cheap binoculars that are as good as Swarovski are full of Sh!t or they have never looked through a pair of swarovski's. :twocents:
Post by: Gobble on June 25, 2008, 05:30:54 AM
I have a Leoupold scope on my rifle and would never leave home without it. But with 3 kids (2 in braces) and a $2300 mortgage you have to draw the line somewhere :dunno:
Post by: bucklucky on June 25, 2008, 08:29:54 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on June 25, 2008, 08:53:44 AM
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I love my Zeiss 10x40 classics.i second that
Post by: BlackTail on June 25, 2008, 02:57:16 PM
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Post by: Intruder on June 26, 2008, 09:04:40 AM
I know this.... there are a bunch of really nice binos in the 500-800$ range these days. To step up in quality from there is a smaller and smaller increase in quality for a greater and greater price. Unlese you are someone who spends hours upon hours glassing it's pretty hard to justify the jump up past the 500-800$ range.
That being said I'm really under the believe that a guy/gal should buy as high a quality pair of binos as they can afford. I would scrimp on the rifle scope, the spotting scope, etc to afford better binos. I have no regret what-so-ever in laying out the extra dough on my Leicas. But, I do spend hours behind em too.
Post by: Bean Counter on July 29, 2008, 01:37:18 PM
I have the 10x42 Leupold Wind River's and just bought the Swarovski EL's. Last night I got to compare them right at dark. To start with I was just picking up my Swaro's and then picking up my Leupold's and looking at the same thing and I didn't see much of a difference. I could tell the Swaro's were nicer but wasn't sure that was worth the $1,300 difference. The thought of returning the Swaro's seriously crossed my mind. Then I remembered people talking about stacking them on top of each other and going from one to the other quickly without touching either one and WOW!! There is a big difference! Not only were the Swaro's brighter but SOOOO much clearer edge to edge. As it got darker the whole image in the Swaro's were clear and bright and with my leupolds it felt like I could only see clearly in the center of the image. When I was just picking up one and then the other, it was like my eyes would forget what they were just seeing. But when I stacked them, it was very clear how much nicer the Swaro's are!!
Good review. Those reviews are hard to come by for the average joe in a store trying to compare IQ in darkness. Thanks for the info... now shut up so I don't go breaking my bank to make the same investment :drool:
Post by: Bean Counter on July 29, 2008, 01:39:55 PM
Post by: wastickslinger on July 29, 2008, 07:32:22 PM
I was really impressed tonight at 9:00 pm with the amount of light that these suckers pick up. UNBELIEVABLE. Still shooting ranges on smaller targets out at 800-900 yards and buildings at 1200-1300 and it was almost pitch black too. Thanks to all those who talked me into them. And if you are in the market, I reccommend testing out the optics right at dark vs. mid day. That is where the huge difference in the high end glass is. Critical time to be able to see as well. I have never been able to be convinced until now. :o
Post by: andrew_12gauge on July 29, 2008, 08:45:25 PM
Post by: BlackTail on July 30, 2008, 02:58:00 PM
Funny story, I registered my swaros online and got added to their email list. About two days later I got an email from Swaro that said something to the effect of "The world awaits Swarovski's release of their new binoculars, August 2008!" WTF I thought, I just bought there top of the line glasses. So I went on an optics forum and asked if anyone knew what these were. One guy came back and said he has just returned from Swaro's presentation and they are coming out with some new flouride HD EL's. He said he had looked through them and they are incredible. Now I'm thinking, do I take mine back and get these new ones??? So I ask the guy if he knows how much the new glass is going to cost. He says yeah about 2500 € which in US dollars = $3,924!! :yike: I think I'll be keeping my current EL's!
Post by: Jeremiah P on July 30, 2008, 04:21:07 PM
And yes I have compared them side by side with swarovski
Post by: Wacenturion on July 30, 2008, 07:06:15 PM
Post by: thinkingman on July 31, 2008, 11:59:36 AM
One of the best buys out there.
Good job.
Post by: Bean Counter on August 01, 2008, 04:21:11 PM
I have the cabelas euro binos and personally think they are every bit as clear, bright, etc as the other way over priced binos out there and mine cost a whole lot less($800)
And yes I have compared them side by side with swarovski
Did you compare them in the field, at dusk???
Post by: Bean Counter on August 01, 2008, 04:26:01 PM
Bean Counter, the price tag is definitely hard to swallow, but like others have said "buy once, cry once"!
Yeah I'm not so much distrusting the quality that you get in the price you pay, but distrusting my ability to respect and hold on to them while afield. I'd probably get suicidal if I spent $2,000 on a pair of 'ELs and lost them.
That being said, my very first hunting season I went out with a $20 pair of Bushnell 10x25s. I lost them in the rolling hills of Umptanum. Probably one of the best things that ever happened to me because I may not have spent the money on a quality product otherwise. However, that warning still remains in my mind--you might lose 'em in the field so don't spend too much!
My next big glass investment will be a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x with the Z-600 recticle. $550 or so, but since its on my rifle I doubt I could lose it ;)
Post by: wastickslinger on August 01, 2008, 08:08:36 PM
All kidding aside I thought there was no way I would ever spend that kind of $$ on binos. After glassing at at dusk and dawn I am convinced I made the right descision. It is a must to compare in low light, that is where the good glass really pays off. The range finder in it is far better than I expected as well.
Post by: rjm5 on August 01, 2008, 10:25:33 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on August 02, 2008, 01:09:29 AM
Post by: MuleySniper on August 02, 2008, 06:50:06 PM
MS
Post by: tbotts on August 03, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on August 04, 2008, 09:19:58 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on August 05, 2008, 06:13:18 PM
Post by: GoldTip on August 06, 2008, 06:50:55 AM
Post by: MuleySniper on August 06, 2008, 07:04:32 AM
MS
Post by: snohohunter on August 06, 2008, 08:12:19 PM
Not to mention that Paul was great to work with.
Post by: JBabcock on September 28, 2008, 07:47:00 AM
Excellent value, and they aren't that far behind the big 3. Used them in Alaska for glassing for hours on end, no eye strain, excellent field of view, and very clear.
Post by: stumprat on October 01, 2008, 10:38:37 PM
Post by: jjhunter on October 02, 2008, 07:44:14 AM
Swarovski SLC 15x56
-When I find something better, I will buy them. I spare no expense when it comes to glass. I compared the 10x50's against the EL 10x42's on a Montana hunt a couple of years ago. We were waiting for daylight over-looking an alfalfa field and I could put horns on deer with the 10x50's when you could only see white asses through the EL's. I have a buddy who swears that the 8.5x42 EL's are the best binocular made....he uses the 10-15 Duovids???? Also, I have heard from several sources that Geovids lack a little of the optical quality of the Ultravids, EL's, SLC's.....I have only looked through them in a store, although, I will have a pair for bowhunting and coyote hunting next year.
Post by: mossback91 on October 07, 2008, 07:18:33 AM
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Post by: Swiftkid on October 23, 2008, 12:31:33 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 24, 2008, 10:45:08 AM
Spent $275 on a new pair of Nikon Monarch 8.5x56 ATB Camo off of ebay. They retail at more than $400
Good find, those are very nice.
Post by: mlgunkel on October 24, 2008, 11:00:09 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on October 24, 2008, 11:21:31 AM
Spent $275 on a new pair of Nikon Monarch 8.5x56 ATB Camo off of ebay. They retail at more than $400
Good find, those are very nice.
:yeah:
Post by: Charlie on November 29, 2008, 10:41:06 PM
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Post by: high country on December 10, 2008, 07:49:38 AM
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Post by: broken-arrow on December 11, 2008, 02:12:10 PM
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on December 11, 2008, 02:41:40 PM
Bausch & Lomb Elite 10x42
Same here.
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 11, 2008, 06:04:45 PM
Post by: BlackTail on December 12, 2008, 12:52:03 PM
Post by: Elk4me on December 20, 2008, 07:58:44 PM
I love my Steiner Predators. 8x30. Would like a 10x42 for dawn/dusk as the eyes aren't what they used to be.I have had the Steiner 10x42 Predators for many years now and they never cease to impress me when I look through them in low light or try looking into brush. They penetrate the shadows and you can really see the contrasts.