I'm looking for a set of Porros, either 8x or 10x, and somewhere between 42 and 50mm. Waterproof would be nice too. Looking to spend $200-$300 (though I'd prefer something towards the bottom of that range). I was looking at the Leupold Cascades Internal Focus and Mesas, both looked quite nice...any other suggestions?
Thanks!
Many nice internal focus porros have narrow fov. I have yet to find a 10x porro in that range I like. Most are heavy. 8x42 porros...several models out there. I have the cheap Bushnell Legend, suits me fine.
If you are willing to look at 8x32 the Clestron Ultima DX is at buydig.com for $75. It is a rather nice bin (used to sell for double that). Waterproof (as external porros can be). Nice bright, sharp wide view.
The Legends sound good though I've not tried them. Again a wide view. The small reverse porros I did try were both bright and very sharp so they have the (relativley cheap) technology to work.
Neither of these two are light bins (both 31oz or so).
I have just received a set Leupold Cascades (from FrankD who loved them) which I'll try out over the next day or so. Not tried the Leupold Mesas. They are a fair bit lighter than the two bins above but rather narrower FOV (6.4 degrees).