Hi,
So I have decided against the Nikon Premier SE 10 x 42, as I see they are a close focus of 16 feet! Thats just not acceptable for me, as I like to view
birds on the back porch that are very close.
So, I am looking at the Alpen Wings ED 10 x 42 and was wondering if any folks
here own them, tested them, or have thoughts about their optics and build
quality??
I also have to tell you I have limited choices since I have somewhat close set
eyes and need a bino with a minimum IPD of 56mm. Two binos that I would love to own I have scratched off my list....the Pentax DCF SP and the Vortex
Viper..its too bad because I love the feel and quality of these two, but at a 58 IPD, they both DO NOT work for me
How would the Alpen Wings compare to, say, the Nikon Monarch ATB 10 x 42??
I would really appreciate all your expert advice! Can you also recommend other binos with a minimum 56 IPD??
Thanks!
If your personal IPD is 56 mm it would be an advantage if the bin went lower than this for close distance viewing.
The 10x40 Zeiss Conquest and 10x42 Zeiss Victory FL go down to 54 mm with minimum close focus of 3 m and 2 m respectively.
John
I have the 8x42 ED Alpen Wings binos and they are much better than the Nikon Monarchs. I also have the 8x42 Alpen Apex and feel that it is better than the Monarchs as well. I did a little mini review on the 8x42 ED's when I first got them as they are quite impressive:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=198718
I guess I am curious why you want 10x42 since you say you are viewing on the back porch. While I have some 10x42's, I hardly ever use them for any type of viewing around the house or yard, and tend to use them more at the seashore wildlife areas where the view gets a lot longer.
Tom