Bino help?

[SkinnyDoc44]

I have $1600 to spend on a new set of binos. I’d like something in a 12x; however, I’m wondering if I’d be better off spending on higher end 10x. Do I go used Swaro, or new other?


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[zpearo]

I think at that budget, everyone is going to tell you to go with used Swaro or Zeiss Victory SF.

 

[Lando]

Kowa Genesis or Meopta and save a few bucks are other options.

 

[handwerk]

I would also include Leicas on that list.

 

[ghostrider272]

Shouldn't go wrong with any of the ones mentioned above. My suggestion is to go look through as many as you can as each person's eyes are different and see what looks best to you.

 

[SouthernCharm]

Good day, just to reiterate above, look at as many as possible, everyone’s eyes are different and change through their life. I wear glasses and prefer to look through binoculars without them, well so far I’ve only found that Leica will adjust each eye piece to my vision. All other, I must wear glasses which is not preferred method. Look at the distance your going to using as well, 12 power needs to be out there, 300 - 900 yard range, 50 yard in woods looking will hurt you. That why a lot of people have 2 binoculars or an all around 8/10 power with a spotter.

 

[jimh406]

Look at used. Otherwise, take a look at Tract and return them if you don’t like them.

 

[orangeblu]

I just picked up a pair of Swarovski NL Pure 10x42. They are not bad.

 

[mountainmystic1]

I just picked up a pair of Swarovski NL Pure 10x42. They are not bad.

Curious why you are saying 'they are not bad'. I have the 8x42 NL Pure and they are the best binoculars i have ever looked through. Im actually looking to purchase a second set in 10x42 for those longer distance glassing days

 

[mountainmystic1]

I have $1600 to spend on a new set of binos. I’d like something in a 12x; however, I’m wondering if I’d be better off spending on higher end 10x. Do I go used Swaro, or new other?


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Swarovski is clearing out a lot of the EL line. You can get brand new 10x42 EL's for roughly that price if you shop around.

 

[Firestone]

Used slc 10x42 can be had for less then 1600. Make sure it's a 2010 model or newer