Decent inexpensive binoculars
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From: lewis
04-Feb-19
Need some advice we are in our home in Florida and I left my Leica binoculars in our Tennessee home.My wife wants a decent pair to leave here to be used mostly for watching birds and wildlife. I’m thinking in the 10 power range any suggestions will be appreciated.Lewis
From: APauls
04-Feb-19
Minox 8x44BL are way better than their pricepoint suggest. Not sure if they make em in a 10.
From: Trial153
04-Feb-19
Call Doug at cameraland. He has 20 percent off GPO. Really good prices on that glass.
From: Boatman71
04-Feb-19
I have a pair of Leupold McKenzie binocs that are extremely clear and durable. I think they were $159 new. Very impressive for the price.
From: Mule Power
04-Feb-19
Steiner
From: maxracx
04-Feb-19
Vortex Diamondback 8x42, get light transmission with very good FOV. Should be around $200.
From: jdee
04-Feb-19
X2 on Minox.........x2 on calling Doug at cameraland ! He will definitely get you set up right.
From: Jaquomo
04-Feb-19
Minox, Styrka, Steiner, Leupold Mojave. All make very good 10X optics for the price point.
From: Hancock West
04-Feb-19
Nikon Monarch 5 10x42 for $299.
From: JohnMC
04-Feb-19
JohnMC's Link
On Camofire currently:
From: elvspec
04-Feb-19
I second what Maxracx (i think I spelled that right) said.
From: Pyrannah
04-Feb-19
I hated diamondbacks
From: tobywon
04-Feb-19
I got a pair of Nikon Aculon's as an anniversary gift at work. Everyone that uses them comment how clear they are. They are 8X but I know they come in 10X as well. When you say decent and inexpensive and only for bird/wildlife watching, I would check them out. They also sell them at Walmart, so she can try them out before buying. They are around $100.
From: stagetek
04-Feb-19
Vortex 10X42 Diamondbacks.
From: timex
04-Feb-19
take a look at Hawke optics I recently bought a scope & bino's & am happy with the quality for the $
From: wild1
04-Feb-19
Nikon Monarch, one of the best values in the market.
From: DanaC
04-Feb-19
A lot of people find steadying a 10X to be difficult. An 8x42 will give plenty of magnification and low-light capability.
From: bad karma
04-Feb-19
define inexpensive.
From: Aubs8
04-Feb-19
Pentax 10x42
From: Kodiak
04-Feb-19
Agree with the Nikon monarch suggestions.
From: Buffalo1
04-Feb-19
Buffalo1's Link
Ive got a pair of these Bushnell H20 binos at my hunting cabin. I use them to look out the front door to just watch. They are pretty clear and if they get stolen, I have not lost a great deal of cost. I caught my on a special Cabela's sale on day for $29.95 and figured I could not go wrong. My hunch was correct. Will be had for find another this deal this good but Optics Planet does have a good price on the binos for none super serious use.
From: Charlie Rehor
04-Feb-19
Look at the C Series, Maven’s
Enjoy your FLA!
From: x-man
04-Feb-19
Best advice I ever got with optics was this...
"If you don't spend at least $250, then you might as well not spend any more than $50."
From: md5252
04-Feb-19
Vortex
From: lewis
04-Feb-19
Thanks all great feedback Lewis
From: BOHNTR
04-Feb-19
While more popular with bird watchers, you may want to look at Vanguard Endeavor or Spirit ED’s. Pretty good glass for the money.
From: Franklin
04-Feb-19
One man`s decent and inexpensive is $75....another`s is $750. I personally like the mid range Leupolds for "house" binos.
From: IdyllwildArcher
04-Feb-19
Agree with Nikon Monarchs. Most underrated glass out there IMO. There's not a huge difference between the better Vortex glass and Monarchs.
From: Bou'bound
04-Feb-19
Nikon monarch
From: lamb
04-Feb-19
maven .I think they are out of lander wy. my wife loves hers
From: Jack Harris
04-Feb-19
vortex
From: Ambush
04-Feb-19
For bird watching in particular the Nikon Monarchs are rated high for true color rendition.
From: Loprofile
04-Feb-19
I just bought vortex diamondbacks from Cabela’s for $140. Very impressed for southern bowhunting
From: jbrownlow
05-Feb-19
I just got a pair of Maven B.1s. They are a little pricey in the 10x ($950) but they compare with a swaro or high end leupold.
They also have the C series, which is in the $300 range.
From: EMB
05-Feb-19
I don't know your definition of inexpensive or decent. 8-10 years ago , I bought some 8 x 42 Kahles. I think the glass is made by Zeiss. At the time they cost about $650. I have more expensive glass, but I've been very happy with these and regularly hunt with them.
From: sdkhunter
05-Feb-19
For the 200 - $300 price range, either the Vortex Diamondbacks or the Nikon Monarchs are hard to beat. IMO - the Diamondbacks are going to be a little cheaper than the Monarchs but I give the nod overall to the Monarchs...
A few years ago, I gave a friend a pair of Diamondbacks that I had picked up cheap - he likes to hunt but has always had REALLY crappy glass (think 30-50 crappy) - he was so excited with them you would have thought I gave him a pair of $1500 binos... Just depends on your budget I guess...
From: lewis
05-Feb-19
Both my wife and I carry Leicas while hunting what I’m going to get is a pair to leave at our Florida home.A lot of options here and as always the Bowsiters came through thank you all.Lewis
