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I'm looking at getting a new pair of binos and need some opinions. I've looked at nikon monarch 10x42, bushnell legend hd 10x 42 and some steiners but the steiners were a little more than I'd like to spend. Or maybe and equivalent set of leupolds. I'm leaning toward the bushnells right now but which has better low light visibility, it's hard to choose by just looking through them in the store.
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I can't speak for the Nikon or the Steiner but I love my Bushnell Excursion EX 8X42. I'd look at those before spending the money on the legends. On;y advantage i can see from the legends over the excursions is that they are 4 ounces lighter.
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Id post on the classifieds to see if anybody has a used pair of zeiss binos for sale.
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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maybe a little out of your price range, but the cabela's euro binocs were my choice. i spent TONS of time looking at them all, it was between these and the swarovski's. there was a very, very small difference between them but not enough for the price difference IMO
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I have a pair of Pentax bino's. I've had them for 15 years. They are very good binoculars.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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I have a pair of Pentax bino's. I've had them for 15 years. They are very good binoculars. +1 on Pentax
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I did a lot of research when I bought mine about a year ago and the 10x42 Monarchs were the best bang for your buck binos I could find. After them you were paying hundreds of dollars more for about 1-2% more light gathering capabilities. I went with the Nikons and couldn't be happier.
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I did a lot of research when I bought mine about a year ago and the 10x42 Monarchs were the best bang for your buck binos I could find. After them you were paying hundreds of dollars more for about 1-2% more light gathering capabilities. I went with the Nikons and couldn't be happier. Same here
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Same here 8x42 monarchs.
My back up pair are 8x42 Legends, they strain my eyes after extended use.
8x will gather more light than the 10x of the same model binos.
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So should I go with 8x or 10x monarch atb? Does the 8x take enough light in to compensate for 2x less power?
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Depends on what you like and where you hunt. What kinda distance do you plan on glassing? If its mostly within a few hundred yards I wouldn't want to sacrifice field of view.
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Most of the time it's a few hundred yards but I get to hunt some prime land every now and the with distances of several hundred yards
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Yes, indeed. I finally quit trying to find the best low cost pair, broke my wallet, and bought Meopta. I've been kicking myself ever since, wondering why I didn't do it sooner. You may still be able to find the discussion in the Guns and Gear section.
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Cut and paste from the old discussion. I know you are new around these parts, but both of these guys have been around for a while and seem to be pretty knowledgeable folks. One is even a sponsor. I would take their advice over a lot of other stuff I read on here. But that is just my 2 cents. For $800 or so, either Zeiss, Meopta, or a used pair of Swarovski.
Buy a set of 10x42 or something close to that size and don't be scared to buy a used set. Any good glasses will have a lifetime guarantee.
If you are willing to spend $800 on a pair, spend $800. Don't drop down to a $500 set to save $300. If you kept a P.O.S. pair for 15 years lets assume you will keep a good set that long too. Eight hundred divided by 15 is $53.33. Will you get $53.33 of use out of a set of glasses per year? If you answered yes, go ahead and spend $800. REALLY good advise right here. You can get some Swarovski 10x42 or 8's on ebay for 800. I have had my pair for 25 years and I sent them back one time to have the armor reglued and they put new lenses, new armor, new everything on em free. Don't "cheap out" on glasses. They are the most important thing you carry hunting. If you can't see it, you can't shoot it.
Last edited by LoganMartin; 10/06/11 12:09 AM. Reason: typo
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I bought a pair of 8x43 Bushnell Elites last year. Good binos for the money.
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Come by the house one day and look through my Meopta's and tell me what you think and let everyone know. I love my Bushnell scope on my rifle, but I like my binoculars even more. I'll have a cold beer ready for you. Just let me know what kind.
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Any of the ones you mentioned will be good. Buy the ones you like best.
I have Pentax DCF WP 10x42s and I'm very happy with them. I also have Nikon 8x42s for hunting in the woods that are nice too. One day I'll buy some 10x42 Swarovskis.
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I purchased a pair if leica 8x50 binoculars and can see well past shooting hours. Any leica, Zeiss, swarovski, kales will be perfect for hunting late in the afternoon but are pricey. Usually the larger the objectives the more light they will gather.
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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