My first pair of good binos was Nikon Monarchs 8x42's. I love these binoculars because of the great field of view and great eye relief. They are easy on my eyes and eyeglasses.
My second nice pair is Zed-Ed's 10x43. I love the sharp image they produce but - they don't have the eye relieve of the Monarchs and the field of view is not as good. I do like the Zen-Ed's though and I'm happy to have them. I love the sharp image.
Now I want a new 8x bino with the sharpness of the Zen's. I also want great eye relief and great field of view.
Is there anything out there under $600? What I really want is something like my Monarchs except with ED glass.
What's out there around $600?
Thanks!
Or, how cheap can I get a pair of 8.5x42 Swarovski's? Do new pairs ever get below $1,000?
Hi HoosierGuy,
If you're looking to spend under $1000 the Meopta MeoStar 8x42 is probably the finest 8x42 under a grand. Really, they deserve a look. As good as Swaro IMHO. The 8x32's are just as nice too and less expensive.
They have the widest, flattest and sharpest to the edge view. They don't have ED and don't need it to compete.
Cheers