Cameras and Lenses
Could use some help in deciding
First let me just say that I am new to the forum and I joined due to the amount of information I have found.
I am in the process of trying to do what most do, find the right optic for the job at the best price. I am looking for a set of binoculars that will be used primarily for scouting and spotting.
I just recently looked through a few different binoculars to include Swarovski, Zeiss Conquests, Vortex Vipers Hd's and some Bushnell Ultra HD's. I am more than impressed with the quality of the Swaro's and the Zeiss, but they are well out of my price range. I think the Vipers are very nice and was a little bit dissapointed in the ultra Hd's, due to the reviews they are getting, honestly I expected more, optically there was a pretty significant difference to me between the Ultra HD's and the viper hd's, also the Ultra Hd's ER did not fit me well, they were a pair of 8x42 and from what I have read the 10x42 does not seem to suffer the same ER problems, not to say that the Ultra HD's were bad, the ER just really kinda tainted it for me for this particular model, but if the 10x42 does not suffer the ER issue I would consider them.
I have been searching and searching and have found a few possibilites and was wondering if anyone with experiences could chime in with opinions. I am looking for a opinions/real life experiences about durability and performance.
Bushell Elite E2 10x42(249.95)
Bushnell Ultra HD (244.95) (10x42 assuming these do not suffer the ER issue)
Zen Ray ED2 8x43 (329.95)
To be honest, I would love to have the performance of the viper HD, I just cannot spend that kind of money, I am really leaning towards the Bushnell E2 due to the closeout price, any help would be appreciated. Also if there is something else out there that fits the bill that I missed please throw it out there.
Hi Kron, welcome to BF.
I'm afraid I don't have any experience of the bins you're interested in, other than that Bushnell have a fair reputation for build quality and that Zen Ray are trying hard to get one. I'm sure someone with experience of the binocular situation Stateside will be posting to help you out. The best advice I can give is to get to the nearest optics store and try as many as you can get your hands on - if you can't get to a store, there are a few good online stores which will send you several pairs so you can try them out, then send back the ones you don't want [again, US members will be able to help].
Good hunting! 
Hi & Welcome!
I've tried both the Bushnell ultra legend HD in 8x42 and the Zen ray ED2, but in 7x36.
Bushnell had great optics for the price and accessories (wonder if your sample had so so optics?) but build quality was kind of low and they smelled like a plastic factory...
The Zen ED2 seems quite a bit better built and had great optics too.
I've not tried the Elite E2, but I remember seeing online that the field of view was kind of narrow. I think the original Elite got better reviews.
I'd probably go with the Zen ray.