Opinons

[Zackr]

Hi There,

I'm looking for sub $1500 8x42 Bins and would love some opinions of new/used that you all have liked. I was originally considering the razor HD, but think it may be worth going used Euro.

I hunt Western US and want something that is great in Low Light

 

[Hnthrdr]

You set on 8’s? I think 10x42 or 10x50’s are hard to beat, I do use 8’s for bow hunting in timber but everything else I use 10x or 12x

 

[Zackr]

I prefer 8x off hand. on a tripod I would be happy with 10X, but I tend to spend most of my hand viewing off hand

 

[Spiral Horn]

8x are a fine all-around hunting glass - 8 vs 10x is all about preference. I really regret selling my 8x42 SLCs (at the time I just had too many binoculars) - K1’s list above is also pretty good. The key is to get your hands on a number of these units and sample them prior to buying.

 

[Heat]

In the Backwoods Pursuit review of the 10's the Razor UHD edged out the Swarovski SLCs for what its worth. Should be able to swing that if you shop around for $1500.

 

[Wasatch_MA]

Maven B1.2 are fantastic. I'm sure there are folks who can find worthwhile advantages from the euro glass, but I'm not one of them.

 

[handwerk]

I think at that price you can get into one of the big 3 in the used market, if you can see what fits you best when it comes to the view and ergos.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

In that price range, these would be my picks:
- Meopta Meostar
- Kowa Genisis Prominar
- Zeiss Conquest HD
- Maven B1.2

Also consider:

GPO Passion HD's

Leica Trinovid's

 

[kevin11mee]

Also consider:

GPO Passion HD's

Leica Trinovid's

How do you think the GPO's compare with the Conquests? I know it's subjective, but what is your opinion Doug?

 

[ghostrider272]

Talk with Doug. Man knows his stuff. If you can find a pair of used Swarovski 8.5x42 ELs, those would be my first pick.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

How do you think the GPO's compare with the Conquests? I know it's subjective, but what is your opinion Doug?

I prefer the optical quality of the GPO HD vs the Conquest. I think it's sharper and brighter

 

[bozeman]

Are the Santiam HD's on the list at all?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Are the Santiam HD's on the list at all?

Also a very nice option. Doesn't sell as well as the others so gets forgotten occasionally

 

[DLo1990]

In that price range, these would be my picks:
- Meopta Meostar
- Kowa Genisis Prominar
- Zeiss Conquest HD
- Maven B1.2

In that order of preference?

Also consider:

GPO Passion HD's

Leica Trinovid's

would you rank them in that order?