What is the best value in used high end binos right now ($1000+)?

[Reed104R]

Opinions certainly vary on this, but exclusive of warranty considerations, I believe the SRBC models are a tremendous value. Factor in warranty and refurbished Vortex UHD stands at the top for me. Zeiss Conquest and Leica Trinovid are also good choices in the $1000 or less range.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I’ve seen 2 separate swaro 10x SLCs on here in recent days for ~$1000 (fairly new too).

Probably tough to beat that. I prefer the ELs but the are still going for $300-500 more.

 

[DooleyVT]

There are a pair of 10x42 ELs in the classifieds right now for $999 that someone should snatch up!

 

[DangerRanger]

Are Razor UHD's actually comparable to EL? Also what Maven would be worth looking at?

No

 

[Tahoe1305]

No

And why not? Have you compared?

I have extensively and find them to be very close to ELs. With the exception being bigger and heavier which is a downside.

 

[JGRaider]

Are Razor UHD's actually comparable to EL? Also what Maven would be worth looking at?

The UHD is is very comparable to the SLC. I personally like the flat field of the EL's a touch better but it's really splitting hairs. The SLC's and UHD are both superb.

 

[Slugz]

Sometimes this needs to be said.

What a great thread and the reason I'm on this site. To learn and help others.