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Swanderson
Optics GrassHopper Joined: June/05/2016 Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Posted: June/05/2016 at 11:12 |
Hello I hope it's ok that I ask for advice here, I have already done a lot of research on binoculars over a long time, I never could pick a pair of binos because the more I researched the harder it got.
However I've recently moved to a beautiful mountainous area with some of the finest nature I have seen, and now I am determined to buy some binos so I can enhance my nature experiences. Here's my current requirements: They must be reasonably easy to bring, I want to buy some more powerful ones later for more stationary use. I'm thinking about 8x magnification I really want decent FOV Should be able to be used with glasses I will use them for scouting and observing nature, specifically from heights, but I also like watching birds. My budget is around 350 dollars, give or take. I'd like to spend as little as possible of course, but I also want a proper experience. I live in a country where not all brands are available, of course I could order online but the taxes I'd have to pay would most likely not make it worth it. I've been looking at Nikon Monarch 7 8x30, what do you guys think? Really appreciate advice.
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gunut
Optics Apprentice Joined: March/17/2016 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 59 |
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the Nikon will work....also look at the Zeiss Terra 8x32 ED.....
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jullieg
Optics GrassHopper Joined: June/06/2016 Location: Liverpool Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Hey Swanderson,
I would rather try Zeiss Terra ED 8x42. I bought mine here: http://www.binoculars-expert.co.uk/zeiss-terra-ed-8-x-42/225010. It is really a pair of high quality binoculars. It means that the price is pretty high, but they are thoroughly worth it. I don't know how much they would be in dollars though. Just check them out:)
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