Hello bonnie laddies and lassies. Just joined and need a wee bit of advice.
Currently have Opticron 8x42HR which are getting abit old to put it mildly. I'm a fairly avid nature and bird watcher and am considering splashing out on some kit....the question however is which one! Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides demand some decent gear.
Have thought about Nikon 8x32SE but no-one in central scotland stocks them or wants to, not quite sure why particularly since everyone speaks so highly of them. Still available though according to Nikon UK.
Tried Swar 8x32 EL recently, truly fantastic but are they really worth over a grand!!?
Befuddled!
Wouldn't you need night vision glasses in Shetland at this time of year? ;-)
Seriously though, I think 7x42s or 8x42s would give you a brighter and more comfortable view than 8x32s.
Try to get a look at Meopta B1s in these sizes. IMHO they are right up there with the premium makes but more reasonably priced.
John
Wasn't a fellow Scot extolling the virtues of the Hawke Frontier ED 8x43 recently when looking at Mull in the mid-afternoon?
They should be on your list. Under £300.