Meopta meostar b1.1 vs b1 plus

[AgentP]

So I promised myself I wouldn’t get a new pair of binos this season. Currently running vortex diamondback hd 10x42. I found a deal on both Meopta meostar b1.1 and b1 plus. These b1.1 is about $500 and the b1 plus is sitting at about 1200. Is the b1 plus really that much better? They are both 12x50s. These would primarily be used for mule deer hunting in Colorado. I’d like to have them in a bino harness but also will be putting them on a tripod. Are the meostars worth the extra weight and saved money? I’m just getting into western hunting so everything is expensive at the moment. Luckily I bought a lot last year

 

[Lukeduke13]

Where did you find 12x50s for 500? If you don’t mind me asking

 

[AgentP]

Where did you find 12x50s for 500? If you don’t mind me asking

It was the Meopta b1.1. But on eurooptics

 

[JJMarsh]

So I promised myself I wouldn’t get a new pair of binos this season. Currently running vortex diamondback hd 10x42. I found a deal on both Meopta meostar b1.1 and b1 plus. These b1.1 is about $500 and the b1 plus is sitting at about 1200. Is the b1 plus really that much better? They are both 12x50s. These would primarily be used for mule deer hunting in Colorado. I’d like to have them in a bino harness but also will be putting them on a tripod. Are the meostars worth the extra weight and saved money? I’m just getting into western hunting so everything is expensive at the moment. Luckily I bought a lot last year

The Plus uses HD glass and multi-coatings - contrast is about 15–20% better. But if you're mostly hunting during daylight, the B1.1 is enough. Test both in-store - if the difference isn’t obvious right away, the Plus isn’t worth the extra cost.