Buying new Binos

[offsmith0322]

I am buying a set of new Binos this week. I am choosing between Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide 10x42 HD and Leupold BX-2 Tioga 10x50 HD. Anyone have experience with either that could be used to steer me toward the better option. Anyone have a different suggestion based off price? I can get the Pro Guides for $550, that is the most I would be looking to go for new Binos, any XP or information is helpful thanks.

 

[dotman]

Not a clue but if I was you I would give Doug at cameralandny a call and ask him, he recently posted this:

BD42-10XD 10x42mm Prominar XD Binoculars reduced to only $399.99. In my opinion, under $600.00 this is the best 10x42 available.

If there is anything you're looking for please give us a call at 516-217-1000. It is always our pleasure to speak with you.
Have a great day.

Thank you for your continued support.
If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
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Old Bethpage, NY 11804
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[bcopley1116]

I have the BX-3 pro guide HD's and I really like them. I got mine on closeout from Cabelas and I find them had to beat for the money

 

[Loebs]

I hava a pair of 10x42 BX-4 Pro Guides that I just got done using for a weeklong antelope hunt. I looked at the BX-2, but the eye cups were made out of such a thick plastic type material, they just weren't comfortable on my face. Plus there was a noticable difference in the quality of the glass. The BX-4's were much clearer and had a larger sweet spot with only a very small "fuzziness" on the edges of the view. I really like them and the way they fit my face, but that is a personal prefrence to each person. Now I did upgrade to these from an older pair that I had sent in for repair, Leupold was great in helping me out in that aspect as I only had to pay a minor upgrade charge to get into the BX-4's. I also loked at the vortex in that price range, but the greenish tint threw off the view to me, however they were very comfortable to look through. I used mine all week in an AGC harness and off of my tripod, which is where I felt they really shined. I was able to spot antelope at well over a mile with no problem. For the price and Gold Ring warranty, I think that they are hard to beat. On a side note they are quite light and a joy to carry around, I never noticed the weight.

 

[Loebs]

I hava a pair of 10x42 BX-4 Pro Guides that I just got done using for a weeklong antelope hunt. I looked at the BX-2, but the eye cups were made out of such a thick plastic type material, they just weren't comfortable on my face. Plus there was a noticable difference in the quality of the glass. The BX-4's were much clearer and had a larger sweet spot with only a very small "fuzziness" on the edges of the view. I really like them and the way they fit my face, but that is a personal prefrence to each person. Now I did upgrade to these from an older pair that I had sent in for repair, Leupold was great in helping me out in that aspect as I only had to pay a minor upgrade charge to get into the BX-4's. I also loked at the vortex in that price range, but the greenish tint threw off the view to me, however they were very comfortable to look through. I used mine all week in an AGC harness and off of my tripod, which is where I felt they really shined. I was able to spot antelope at well over a mile with no problem. For the price and Gold Ring warranty, I think that they are hard to beat. On a side note they are quite light and a joy to carry around, I never noticed the weight.

Here they are on a Sirui T-024x

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[mfllood3800]

If you carry a spotter and binos get the 10x42. If you want to save weight and only carry the binos- perhaps the 10x50 would get you a good set up for glassing further. The 10x42 are just a great size for back pack hunting, especially archery, in timber/mountains.

I was eyeing a used set of Swaro's today that were 15x50. They were super nice and could be used in place of a spotter in some situations, but they are big and heavy.
I opted for a used set of Swaro 10x42 for the same price, because for me I use both a spotter and binos for late season gun hunts, so the 15x50 would've been a waste, where as my early archery hunts I am in deep timber with steep ravines and some open spaces and my lighter 10x42 binos do a great job.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It would be our pleasure to discuss options with you, please feel free to give me a call to talk optics (that's what we are here for)