SLC 15x56 vs NL Pure 12x42

[KCviper]

I am looking to buy my first binoculars and trying to figure out if I should spend the "extra" money on the NL Pure 12x42? I've tried reading many reviews but it's still hard to know, the SLC 15x56 have a little further reach, but the NL Pure 12x42 have better clarity from what I gather.. I am not much of a hunter but have 100 acre property that I'd like to spent time glassing. Any varmint hunting would typically be under 100 yards. Appreciate the thoughts!

 

[Pronghunter]

Definitely the 15x56. I own both mentioned and the 15’s have a substantial mag increase that’s noticeable and are in fact brighter.

 

[wnelson14]

100 acre property that you sometimes hunt? I wouldn’t buy either of those. I would look at something like the Sig IS Binos. If you want alpha glass go with the Swaro 8x42s

 

[KCviper]

I'm not really a hunter but would like a good Bino for observation of the area. I tend to go overkill on my gear and Bino's are no exception. I am leaning to the NL 12x44 for portability and ease of use but welcome all opinions!!

 

[nm.otter]

Unless that 100 acres is ridiculously long and skinny, I'd want 8x42 NLs.

 

[4th_point]

I'm with Otter and would want 8x. Make mine the 8x40 SFL though. And add a tripod if you don't have one.

If there's money leftover vs getting the NL, I'd get a spotting scope unless you already have one.

 

[nm.otter]

15s are a spotting scope on that plot

 

[KCviper]

Love the options....keep them coming! I'll check out the 8x40 SFL as I've not considered those. I tend to like a little more magnification.