Hi,
A question dealing with big binoculars (ie: diameter above 60 mm and power above x 20).
Are there good models (that is: not too costly but with sufficient performances), between low end Chinese binoculars (with interesting prices but optical results not really pleasant in daylight, although acceptable for night astronomical observations), and high end German (Zeiss) or Japanese (Fujinon) binoculars (all with exceptional viewing quality and also exceptional prices)?
In fewer words, I am looking for middle range (in term of price AND optical results) big binoculars, to use for timid and/or distant animal observation.
I already own 20 x 60 mm ex-USSR binocular, and now I am planning to get through something better without "ruinning myself".
Many thanks in advance for your suggestions and opinions.
Best Regards.
Hi,
How about Pentax 20X60 PCF WP II?
It's a Waterproof & Fogproof Porro Prism Binocular but Angle of View is just 2.2° ,Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds) 114' (38 m at 1000 m) and Minimum Focus Distance is 26.2' (8.0 m)
They cost $229 at B&H.
I tried them with tripod for 5 minutes at bird festival in Japan, it's O.K. The view is a bit tube like though.
There is a review at C.N./binocular section,I guess. It seems astronomer favored them.
Regards,Katsu
[QUOTE=katsunori]Hi,
How about Pentax 20X60 PCF WP II?
It's a Waterproof & Fogproof Porro Prism Binocular but Angle of View is just 2.2° ,Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds) 114' (38 m at 1000 m) and Minimum Focus Distance is 26.2' (8.0 m)
They cost $229 at B&H.
I tried them with tripod for 5 minutes at bird festival in Japan, it's O.K. The view is a bit tube like though.
There is a review at C.N./binocular section,I guess. It seems astronomer favored them.
Regards,Katsu[/QUOTE]
Hi Katsunori, and thank you for your message.
Indeed, the price is very affordable.
To all readers:
Are there other models of big-binoculars interesting for dual use (astro/nature) ?
How about Fujinon 16 x 70 mm, for instance ?
Though the price is a little bit in the high end zone !
Best Regards.