Best bino under $600

[Sako79]

I'm looking for a pair of binaculars for my 14 year old daughter. I'm thinking 8x32 or 8x42. Not Vortex because I will not buy that brand again. What other brands and models would be good. Ive included some im considering

Kowa BD Ii
NIkon monarch 7
Leupold
Minox
Maven

 

[Sled]

Maven B3 is hard to beat for the price

 

[turbotikka]

Interested for a similar pair

 

[Stache Attack]

Kowa or GPO in my opinion

 

[MtnW]

A lightly used and well taken care of pair of Leica Trinovid

 

[greenomics]

Maven B3 is hard to beat for the price

This. Occasionally pop up in the classified for under 500.

 

[Reed104R]

I think there are alot of options, as suggested. I keep a pair of Minox in my truck that are quite impressive for this price range.

 

[jimh406]

Nikon M7s are pretty good for a little less. If you stretch a little, I'd look at Tract Torics which are still less than $700 and much better than the Nikons. I have both.

Tracts are easily bought on Amazon with free returns. They don't have stocking dealers and sell direct. Buy them, look at the quality and if you don't like them, send them back.

 

[Spiral Horn]

Tough choice! A big consideration is who will be the primary user. If a full-grown man I’d recommend something like a Tract Tori’s or Athlon Cronus G2. But a 14 year old girl will probably have some challenges in wielding a full-sized 42mm binocular in the field. However, since a 42mm usually performs better than most smaller optics, I’d recommend one of the more compact models known for easy handling - like the Nikon M7 42mm.

 

[hunt1up]

I got both my kids Maven B3 8x30s and those things are great. I'd wholeheartedly suggest those.

 

[lundellhunting7]

I would say Tract Toric 8x42s. Then after that I would go with Maven B3s

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[OrangeMan73]

Bushnell Legend

 

[isocyanate]

Been really happy with my Leupold BX4 10x42. Available any time around 500. Gotmin on sale a bit less than that.

 

[MallardSX2]

Pony up a few hundred dollars of keep your eyes peeled on ebay. You can thank me later. This will be the last pair of binos you'll need. Don't let their size fool you.

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[HenChamp]

Monarch, IMO. Really good little binocular

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Kowa BD II Series or the GPO Passion ED Series would be my choices in that price range for quality. It's our pleasure, as a long standing supporting vendor here, to discuss the different available options and special opportunities with you. Please give a call, 516-217-1000, when you have the time. Thanks

 

[KenLee]

I'd just spend $280 on the Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 binocs. Nice for the $.
I carried them before I bought NLs.
Lady friend uses them now.

 

[InteriorAKPopsicle]

Highly Recommend going with a 10x42 instead of 8. Personal feelings there.

But I can't speak highly enough of Leupold. I switched to them from a more expensive version of Vortex and find them better in every way.

I will eventually get the Rangefind Binos but that is many years down the road.

 

[oryxman]

Kowa or GPO are both great glass and won't break the bank.

 

[Fatcamp]

A lightly used and well taken care of pair of Leica Trinovid

Or Meostar.