$1000 to spend on Binos

[scfreeman66]

What are you buying?
New/used/save more money and get top-tier???

I am looking for some 10x42 or 10x50 and I have been questioning what to get. I have some options in mind, but want to get some opinions and make sure that I'm on the right track

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[Elkdreamer]

The Maven are my choice in that price range. I do not own a pair yet unfortunately.

 

[MuleyFever]

Sold - Nikon Monarch HG 10x42

Excellent condition Nikon Monarch HG 10x42. Comes with original packaging and all associated accessories (lens covers and caps, case, manuals, etc.). Some of the best glass out there, and in my opinion, the absolute best value in glass you can find. Nikon's ED glass is something special. Only...

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[Ross]

Save a little more and get Leica geovids

 

[Tahoe1305]

Buy those monarchs. You will not be disappointed. They are amazing and better than anything IMO in the sub $1k range.

and they normally go for about $800 used....amazing deal.

I’ll qualify my statement with the below comparison I did 6 months ago (have to read all the thread to get to the point I really realize these are the best....and yes I own a pair now as well as B3 mavens and swaro ELs....HGs are awesome).

$1000 Bino Comparison

Good day all. This is my first attempt to provide a fairly comprehensive review on some binos that I have been considering for purchase. So be easy on me. My intent is to help some folks who may be in my situation, not to attempt to be a Bino expert. I live in Hawaii and have been climbing...

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[dtrkyman]

There were a pair of original Steiner predators here for sale cheap, great deal if you can dig it up


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[Ac338]

I'd take a hard look at the meopta meostars. I recently got a pair of 10x42 like them a lot.

 

[Mosby]

You can get Nikon's on sale occasionally that are optically outstanding and extremely lightweight. Meopta are also a very good option.

 

[qwerksc]

Something used, Or save a little more. So many good ones in that range used. Look at some Birder reviews.

 

[Bubblehide]

Call Doug at Camraland and talk to him about the sig 3000 BDX Binoculars.

 

[AkMtnRunner]

Monarch HG if you like lightweight or 8x, can be found for $750-800. Meostar if you don’t mind them being a bit heavier or if you want 10x or more power. Going back and forth between them, the meostar showed me what zero chromatic aberration looked like. After that, I couldn’t do the HG’s in 10x. At 8x the HG’s are perfect.

 

[manitou1]

Meopta Meostars.

 

[BBalash3]

I agree, Meopta Meostar.

 

[elkguide]

Swarovski fanboy here. Save a little more and get a pair of SLC's.
But before you do anything, call Doug @ Cameraland and talk it through with him.

 

[DangerRanger]

There was a pair of swaro slc in the exchange for right at a grand a few days ago

Edit* they are 8s which I prefer but you’re looking for 10s, sorry!

 

[Trial153]

Demo Conquest HD for around 750~

 

[Tbone58]

I have the vortex razor Hd 10x50. They are around that $1000 range. I think they are amazing.

 

[Wapiti1]

Buy the Kowa Genesis that Cameraland has on sale right now.

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Seriously, don't screw around, get these before they are gone.

Jeremy

 

[handwerk]

I'd look for used SLC's or the non HD Trinovids, or better yet call Doug and as him to find you some demo Geovids.

 

[bwhntMT]

My Monarch HGs are for sale. Best out there under $1,000. These are priced to sell, and I don't think you'll be disappointed. I have two pairs. Keeping one and selling the other.

Sold - Nikon Monarch HG 10x42

Excellent condition Nikon Monarch HG 10x42. Comes with original packaging and all associated accessories (lens covers and caps, case, manuals, etc.). Some of the best glass out there, and in my opinion, the absolute best value in glass you can find. Nikon's ED glass is something special. Only...

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