Cameras and Lenses

Best binoculars for the "mature" observer



It seems like we go in life cycles with binoculars, as with most other things.

Beginners start with cheaper, more locally available binoculars.

Then they advance to a trial and error period getting better and/or different binoculars.

Then reach a period of "maturity" when they accept what they have as the best for them.

So, my question, what binocular do most accept as the best for them ?

edj


I will start by answering my own question:
-for general use and birding, SW8.5x42EL (not SV)
-for astronomy Miyauchi 20x100s

edj


My ultimate bins are the Swarovski 7x42 Habicht I own and prefer for general birding / wildelife watching.

The pair to wish are the Zeiss 8x56 for spotting during dusk, night, and down. And for seawatching a pair of stabilized Zeiss 20x60. Those would be great!

But for the next years the Habicht will suffice.

One note I need to make; I prefer more bulky binoculairs.


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