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

[spacemonkey]

I've been using Zeiss Conquest HD for 4-5 years now and am considering upgrading to something like a used Swaro SLC 10x42. The Conquest have been great, seeing as I updated from a shit pair of Diamondbacks. I am not a big fan of the eye cups though. SLCs seem to be right around that $1000-1200 range. The EDs don't seem like they are that much of an upgrade from the SLCs, not for the price atleast.

Are there any other new/used glass in that low-alpha tier that I should be considering?

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[Elkman17]

I literally came to the optics forum to post almost this exact same question. I’m wanting to get a pair of 12x50’s or 10x50’s for $1000 or less before late summer. Been really looking at used/refurbisbed razor UHD’s but I think I’m not going to like the bulk and weight that comes with them.

 

[Tahoe1305]

If you want the bigger binos for that price, Meopta meostars are probably best you’ll be able to swing. They are also a tad bigger and heavier.

If you don’t mind the size, I think the UHDs are close to the meostars.

My progression over the last decade: 12x size
viper HD->meostar->EL->NL

I’ve tested nearly all options prior to making those jumps.