Best Binocular Under $1000

[maine]

Been doing some research on here but haven't seen posts comparing these specific binos. I'm upgrading my current binos and must spend under $1000, whether that be buying new, pre-owned, demo model, refurbished, etc. I'm an 8x42 guy. I'm looking at the following:
Vortex Razor HD (Not the UHD model)
Leica Ultravid (Not the plus model)
Leica Trinovid HD
Kowa Genesis
Zeiss Conquest
Maven B1
Steiner Predator
Meopta Meopro Air
Sig Zulu 7
Tract Toric
Others??
Looking at the best value for money

 

[switchbckxt]

This has been talked about hundreds of times, but don’t leave Nikon monarch hg off the list, they compare well to my elite glass and I think you can pick a pair up refurbed for 7-800ish….good luck on your search


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[hereinaz]

Buy used, and if there was a clear winner, then this question wouldn’t be asked. By the time you get into higher dollar glass, the material differences fade. The remaining differences are things like fit, finish, weight warranty, etc.

You can find used razor UHD for $1000 or less, so I can’t see why you would focus on the razor HD.

The very best glass and binoculars that I ever owned was leica ultra vid.

 

[maine]

Buy used, and if there was a clear winner, then this question wouldn’t be asked. By the time you get into higher dollar glass, the material differences fade. The remaining differences are things like fit, finish, weight warranty, etc.

You can find used razor UHD for $1000 or less, so I can’t see why you would focus on the razor HD.

The very best glass and binoculars that I ever owned was leica ultra vid.

Really? I'd love the UHD's but haven't seen them used or refurbished.

 

[hunter1181]

If you can find a pair of non HD Leica Trinovids used and in good condition I would jump on them. I believe they were manufactured until 2015 and had the same glass as the Ultravids. When they come up for sale they are typically under or around $1,000.

 

[easttex]

Buy used Meopta Meostars. Done.

 

[hereinaz]

Really? I'd love the UHD's but haven't seen them used or refurbished.

Watch the classifieds…

Sold - Vortex razor UHD 10x42 with vortex harness

Selling a used pair of vortex razor UHD 10x42. These were purchased brand new by me in the spring of 2022. There are some handling marks on the body of the binos, no major dings but some signs of use. The glass is pristine except for one of the objective lenses has a few specks on the exterior...

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[gr8fuldoug]

GPO Passion HD is an outstanding option

 

[hereinaz]

WTS/WTT - Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD

Excellent condition Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD binos. Not a thing wrong with them. Exceptional glass all around. Just looking to go back to 42 objectives. Binos will include the Leofoto tripod adapter stud. Stud is same concept as outdoorsman stud just not the high price tag. Wanting to trade for...

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Gather the quarters under your couch cushions and get it.

 

[FB Trout]

I really like the Kowa Genesis 10.5 x 44, they compare very favorably to the Meopta Meostar 10 x 42, but they lack the capability of being able to mount an Outdoorsman stud, which makes it a bit harder to use off a tripod. They are often a bit cheaper than the Meoptas, but a used Meopta Meostar would be my choice, too. The Meopta Meostar is robust and I have the old Cabelas branded Euro HD, which is a Meostar HD made for Cabelas. Has been very functional and durable.

 

[roosiebull]

I really like the Kowa Genesis 10.5 x 44, they compare very favorably to the Meopta Meostar 10 x 42, but they lack the capability of being able to mount an Outdoorsman stud, which makes it a bit harder to use off a tripod. They are often a bit cheaper than the Meoptas, but a used Meopta Meostar would be my choice, too. The Meopta Meostar is robust and I have the old Cabelas branded Euro HD, which is a Meostar HD made for Cabelas. Has been very functional and durable.

The Aziak bino mount is a perfect solution for the kowa genesis on a tripod, and you can leave it on and still fit in a bino harness no problem

I personally like the Aziak better than the outdoorsman stud that I have on my NL, less weight, less cost, quick and easy to get on the tripod, and the arca plate that stays on the binos is low profile.

My next set of binos I’m skipping the outdoorsman and going straight to the Aziak mount, it’s a better system imo

 

[diverc18]

Zeiss conquests can be found in the classifieds for about 700. That would be my pick.

 

[2-Stix]

I run Mavens

 

[FB Trout]

The Aziak bino mount is a perfect solution for the kowa genesis on a tripod, and you can leave it on and still fit in a bino harness no problem

I personally like the Aziak better than the outdoorsman stud that I have on my NL, less weight, less cost, quick and easy to get on the tripod, and the arca plate that stays on the binos is low profile.

My next set of binos I’m skipping the outdoorsman and going straight to the Aziak mount, it’s a better system imo

Good to know, I’ll have to try the Aziak. Thank you, I appreciate that!

 

[PAS]

Used Meopta Meoatar are definitely binos to consider in this price range

 

[DakotaBPNW]

I’ll have a pair of Trinovids next week to compare to my last bino’s, which were EL’s.

 

[maine]

Zeiss conquests can be found in the classifieds for about 700. That would be my pick.

I ended up going that route!

 

[maine]

Went to Cabela’s to look at a few, it was between the leica trinovids and the Zeiss conquest and ended up getting the Zeiss on the classifieds here

 

[ndsportsman]

Went to Cabela’s to look at a few, it was between the leica trinovids and the Zeiss conquest and ended up getting the Zeiss on the classifieds here

Great choice, love mine!

 

[6mm Remington]

Zeiss or Leica would be my choice as they both are fantastic. I just bought my son a pair of 10x32mm Leica Trinovid for Christmas. He sure likes them. I think they are amazing in quality.