Binoculars under $100

[nltr]

I’m looking for some new binoculars for spring and next year. Currently using some cheap Amazon ones. Any suggestions for something in the $100 range or less range?

I’d like to get a 10x40 or 10x50, but am open to suggestions.

 

[OspreyZB]

Kowa YF porro's

 

[Blue72]

Nikon acculon porro are really good for the money. Popular with astronomers. I have a pair of 7x35 with 9.3 degrees of FOV that I really like. I have also owned the 8x40, 7x50, 10x42,10x50 in the past and they are all decent for the money

the Nikon 8x25 trailblazers are pretty amazing pocket binoculars and I know I’m not the only one to say so. They do well in outdoor reviews

 

[GunsAreFun]

Sold - (New) Bushnell Engage 10x42 - ED Prime Glass

These have never been out of the packaging. I only opened the box to take pictures. I have another set of these I use as my truck binos and can tell you they punch weigh above their price point. In laws lost my first pair and then found them but only after it was too late for me to return these...

www.rokslide.com

You can buy these from me lol

 

[gr8fuldoug]

We've been selling through the HawkeVantage 8x42 Binocular on sale for only $69.99 and gotten good feedback on it.

• Fully Coated Optics Produce Clear Images
• Focus Knob With 2.4 Turns - Close Focus 16.4ft/5m
• High Resolution BAK-4 Roof Prisms
• Lightweight And Durable Rubber Coated Chassis
• Stay-On Lens Covers For Maximum Lens Protection
• Twist-Up Eye Cups With Position Stops For Eye Relief

Objective Lens 42mm
Color Grey
Magnification 8x
Field of View 6.6°
Eye Relief 0.7in
Weight 23.6oz
Exit Pupil 0.21″, 5.3mm
Field of View 345ft @1000yds
Apparent Field of View 53°
Interpupillary Distance 2.3 - 2.9″, 58 - 74mm
Height 5.9″
Width 4.4 - 5.1″
Close Focus 16.4ft

 

[Mountainrancher]

I have a pair of Athlon neos 10x42 that live in my truck. During daylight hours they perform decently but in bad light conditions they leave something to be desired. Think I payed about 90 for them from optics planet. If you can save up a little more I think the cabelas branded intensity hd are a good choice. I’ve looked through a couple different pairs and I’m always impressed with their performance for the cost.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-intensity-hd-binoculars

 

[centershot]

Sportsman's had some Vortex Diamondbacks for a little over $100 the other day. Nothing special but will work.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

If you're gonna be spending any serious time using cheap glass, be sure you are carrying aspirin with you.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I’m looking for some new binoculars for spring and next year. Currently using some cheap Amazon ones. Any suggestions for something in the $100 range or less range?

I’d like to get a 10x40 or 10x50, but am open to suggestions.

I would look for some used vortex diamondbacks.

 

[jaric]

Vortex copperhead 10x42s are an option at your budget.

 

[Shorthunter]

If you are going to use binos regularly, do yourself a favor and spend more than $100. You've surely spent more than that on a rifle scope.

I am looking through binos 20% of the time I am out there hunting, I look through my scopes an hour a year (and I shoot a lot). My binos will last a lifetime so long as I don't lose them, scopes will sell with the rifle they are mounted to.

 

[nltr]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the input. Haven’t bought anything yet, but this definitely helps the search.

 

[GMB54-120]

Sightron SII Blue Sky. ATM the 8x32 is available for $130 but ive seen sales for about $90. At Adorama or the Amazon store. Very decent binos not made in China.

The standard SII 7x50 pops up forsale even cheaper. Also NOT made in China. Opticsplanet had some for $80.