I just want to be able to to look out the window when I can't quite make out what I'm looking at. For an idea of distance, we're talking anywhere from 300 feet to a couple of thousand feet. I'm going to guess 10x42 would be better at long range?
GeorgeBo wrote:
Question back. Are you looking for compact and use in relative bright light, or something larger that will "suck in" as much light as possible?
For compact and light, 8x32 is a good general purpose set. 8x42 or 10x42 a little bigger and heavier but if you are going to use them early morning or dusk, the extra light gathering would help.
Vortex Optics competes very well with the Zeiss and other top tier lines. My son got the Diamondback HD 8x32 for his field work. They are excellent and a warranty that is top too.
In comparison, for my 30th anniversary "gift" at work last year, I received a set of 8x32 Zeiss binoculars. I cannot tell a difference in performance over the Vortex set my son has. I also use Vortex rifle scopes.
Nikon makes good binoculars once you get into the Monarch line. I had a pair of the lower Prostaff ones and they lost their seal and fogged. I was able to get a full refund.
Just my $.02 and limited experience.
George
leighton w wrote:
Hey gang, since this is an optics question, so I thought it appropriate to ask on here.
Do you have any recommendations for a general purpose pair of binoculars? Brand and power would be most useful. Thanks.
