binoculars with Low light ?

[Charon]

I want a set of binoculars that I can see good in the woods, dawn and evening. I'm not rich, so under $200 roughly. I might be able to go higher, but at this time I can't.

 

[MidGAHunter]

You may have to pick one or the other. Great in low light AND under $200 likely ain't happening.

 

[Rob5589]

Hmmm, that is a tough one. Optics, maybe more than anything, are definitely a "you get what you pay for" piece of gear. Always buy the best you can afford, even if that is only 200 simoleons. I was satisfied with my Vortex Diamondback 10x42 at their price point. If you can do around 300 the Maven C1 gets many rave reviews.

 

[RickfromPA]

Not a particular model, but you might want to consider a 8x to pick up a little more light than a 10x. If it were me and I was intending to use them mostly in SC I would look at a set of 8x42.

 

[wannakillabigbull]

In your particular situation I would make the decision of what type of purchase you're making. Is this a long term purchase, something you're going to use constantly and need to be up to snuff? Or do you get out just occasionally and might replace them in a few years?

If it's a short term/moderate use purchase there are some options out there, none that are very good IMO. Something like Vortex Diamondbacks or Bushnell Legends.

If it's a longer term purchase I would stretch the budget and buy a demo set of Maven C.1s in 8x42. For just under $300 you can get into a set of binoculars that you won't need to replace anytime soon, and are super bright and clear in low light.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It would be my pleasure to discuss options with you

 

[Shraggs]

If that’s your budget for certain, knowing it’s difficult to get quality glass at that price —- I would look at binoculars that have at least a 5mm exit pupil and be willing to accept lower lower.

Two come to mind, leupd Yosemite 6x30 and the vortex 6x30.

 

[Blue72]

That’s easy!

Plenty of 7x50 binoculars out there in that price range.

7x50 have huge 7mm exit pupils.

It’s popular with astronomers in very dark skies

 

[gr8fuldoug]

We have an open box Kowa YF-30 6x30 for only $74.99. Give a call if this is of interest

 

[Neil944]

8x42 in either the bushnell legend M (<$200) or Maven C1 (<$300). Either has glass that punches above their price range.