Hello All,
I came across this site while trying to research which binoculars to buy for my boyfriend who has decided he wants to take up birdwatching and i have to say that i have found everyones enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge fascinating. I think i might even now want to take up birdwatching with him!!!
The question i have, and i know it has been asked so many times before, so apologies, is that i want to buy some entry level binoculars for him. I have looked at the reviews on the site and looked at the prices out there and this is what i have kind of pulled together as my shortlist - any comments on the shortlist would be greatly greatly appreciated!
Nikon Action - 7 x 35 OR 8 x 40 OR 10 x 50 - at entry level which would be best? Also, do you think it is worth spending an extra £50 on getting waterproofs so the EX range - at which stage do waterproofs become really important to a birdwatcher?
OR do you think the Nikon Sporter range would be better?
OR forgetting everything i have said above, which would you buy for £100 or under.
Decisions, decisions....
Welcome to Birdforum.
Hi omasa I see this is your first post, so may I welcome you on behalf of the Staff and Moderators at Bird Forum
I'm sure someone will be along soon to help you with your choice.
You couldn't do better than to take up bird watching, it's really a very relaxing and enjoyable hobby
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