Bino upgrade, what ones?

[DLo1990]

Hey everyone,

I live and hunt in British Columbia and have been using vortex diamondback 10x42 the past 3 years. I’ve upgraded all my other gear and need to upgrade my binos next.

My budget is $1500 Canadian. What does everyone suggest?

I’ve done a ton of research and can’t come to a decision. From what I’ve read most people are recommending a used pair of Swaros. Would love to here what everyone thinks.

Thanks for the help!

 

[LightFoot]

Leica now has a vortex-like warranty for 10 years. That said…

https://cameralandny.com/shop/brand...dd88-0133-ef3a-00163e9110c0?variation=1231393

(For under $1.5K)


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[gr8fuldoug]

Welcome to RS
Take a look at this thread as 8x and 10x's are a very similar search

 

[DLo1990]

Leica now has a vortex-like warranty for 10 years. That said…

https://cameralandny.com/shop/brand...dd88-0133-ef3a-00163e9110c0?variation=1231393

(For under $1.5K)


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Oh very interesting. Are you running a pair of Leicas? How do you like them?

 

[mddat]

I’m also in BC and love my Swaro’s, if you can find a used pair I wouldn’t hesitate but if not I’d be looking at either the Zeiss conquest HD or the Leica Trinovid in 10x42. Cabelas Canada has the Zeiss on sale for $1199 right now. I’ve looked through them and there great glass.

 

[DLo1990]

Welcome to RS
Take a look at this thread as 8x and 10x's are a very similar search

Great thanks for this

I’m also in BC and love my Swaro’s, if you can find a used pair I wouldn’t hesitate but if not I’d be looking at either the Zeiss conquest HD or the Leica Trinovid in 10x42. Cabelas Canada has the Zeiss on sale for $1199 right now. I’ve looked through them and there great glass

Mddat: I’ve been looking for a pair of used swaros on here in 10x42 and wanted to message the guy but can’t because I haven’t been a member for 7 days yet unfortunately. I went and looked through the Zeiss conquest and the eye cups provided such little eye relief that there was lots of shadow/black while looking through them from my eye lashes I’m guessing.

 

[atmat]

Used alpha glass will be much better than new, lower-quality glass. I’m partial to Swaro ELs, but the SLCs can be found cheaper.

I use the 8.5x42, but that’s personal preference.

 

[DLo1990]

Used alpha glass will be much better than new, lower-quality glass. I’m partial to Swaro ELs, but the SLCs can be found cheaper.

I use the 8.5x42, but that’s personal preference.

Appreciate the feedback!

 

[kevin11mee]

I’d look for some used SLC’s or the Zeiss Conquests. Some SLC’s for sale right now in the classified section.

 

[PAS]

Meopta are hard to beat in the $1500 price range

 

[Llama32]

Hey everyone,

I live and hunt in British Columbia and have been using vortex diamondback 10x42 the past 3 years. I’ve upgraded all my other gear and need to upgrade my binos next.

My budget is $1500 Canadian. What does everyone suggest?

I’ve done a ton of research and can’t come to a decision. From what I’ve read most people are recommending a used pair of Swaros. Would love to here what everyone thinks.

Thanks for the help!

Vortex Fury AB , you get Three in one less gear your hauling around

 

[Boarmaster]

I use Swaro ELs. Never felt I wanted anything else. So I would buy a good set of used Swaros for my $1500.

 

[Boarmaster]

Used alpha glass will be much better than new, lower-quality glass. I’m partial to Swaro ELs, but the SLCs can be found cheaper.

I use the 8.5x42, but that’s personal preference.

This is good advise.