I've considered getting a pair of 12x50 binoculars. Use would be for open save country in Colorado and some bird watching I do.
I'm sure e Swarovski ELs are at the top of the performance, but more than I want to spend for the use they will get ($2k).
I'd like to stay with 12x vs 15x so some off hand use could be possible.
Right now I'm considering Leica Ultravid HD 12x50
Some closeout pricing around $1,500
299' FOV
35.3 oz
(Edited FOV and weight, I had wrong numbers, I think these are correct)
Meopta Meostar HD 12x50
Pricing $1,100-1,300
279' FOV
37.4oz
I've owned Meostar 10x42 HDs and like them. I also have the 2015 Trinovid 10x42. I'm familiar with both companies and I guess I'm leaning toward the Leica for the better FOV and slight weight.
Meopta has the transferable warranty and threaded tripod adapter.
Other companies I should look at in this offering?
I'm sure e Swarovski ELs are at the top of the performance, but more than I want to spend for the use they will get ($2k).
I'd like to stay with 12x vs 15x so some off hand use could be possible.
Right now I'm considering Leica Ultravid HD 12x50
Some closeout pricing around $1,500
299' FOV
35.3 oz
(Edited FOV and weight, I had wrong numbers, I think these are correct)
Meopta Meostar HD 12x50
Pricing $1,100-1,300
279' FOV
37.4oz
I've owned Meostar 10x42 HDs and like them. I also have the 2015 Trinovid 10x42. I'm familiar with both companies and I guess I'm leaning toward the Leica for the better FOV and slight weight.
Meopta has the transferable warranty and threaded tripod adapter.
Other companies I should look at in this offering?
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