Help me decide on a new bino

[StupidLightweight]

I worry about being disappointed in the glass on these compared to a similarly priced Bino without the image stabilization

The glass on SIG's image-stabilized (IS) binos isn't top tier, but that doesn't matter. When it comes to finding game, IS handily destroys even the best traditional binoculars. It's equal parts spotting and sorcery. As a long time Swaro disciple, I wish this wasn't the case, but it is the truth.

 

[nm.otter]

a lot of folks will recommend 18x56, but IME the 15x is optimal in that configuration - the view in the 18x degrades a bit to my eyes.

Tiny exit pupils suck.

 

[4090Sharps]

The glass on SIG's image-stabilized (IS) binos isn't top tier, but that doesn't matter. When it comes to finding game, IS handily destroys even the best traditional binoculars. It's equal parts spotting and sorcery. As a long time Swaro disciple, I wish this wasn't the case, but it is the truth.

There’s also something to be said for the ability to get far more comfortable, with greater ease, glassing without the tripod using IS binos.

Wanna lay on your side against your pack midday and lazily glass while relaxing? No problem.

I prefer hands-free glassing on a tripod, but IS gives you more flexible options that still allow you to be highly effective.