I've just registered to your awesome looking site and this is my first post.....so be gentle.
I'm sure there must be threads like this a plenty but forgive me as I find my way around the site. I therefore thought i'd just dive in.
I've always had an interest in birds and wildlife but it is only recently that this hobby has become a great passion and I'm loving learning and seeing new things all the time.
Anyway novicey introductions over and back to the point |
|The binoculars I have been using are Viking Navulux 8 x 42.
I'm looking into seeing if I can upgrade for even better performance.I know its an obvious statement as I realise you can pay £2000 for a pair which must surely be the bees knees.
I'm looking upto around the £300ish price range.
I subscribe to things like RSPB and Bird Watching magazine and have seen a couple of models of potential interest at my price range.
1) Hawke Frontier ED 10 x 43
2/Nikon Monarch 10 x 42 dcf
I can get the Nikon for under £200 despite the RRP I have seen of around £400 and more and the Hawke ED Frontier for just under £300
I'd be interested on observations/advice of any more experienced birders that may have either of these or have had in the past before upgrading themselves.
My Viking pair do the job but I would be interested if either of the above models are going to give even better clarity and sharpness of view,especially in low/poor light conditions as my Vikings are not great in those conditions,or should I say compared to what I assume dearer models may provide?
I'm assuming the ED glass in the Hawke's will mean much better low light performance?? but as i say I'm just a novice.
Look forward to hearing from as many of you as possible
