Hi, everyone. I have been using my ZRS 8x42 for a couple weeks and I really do like them so far. The thing is, my "other half" wants binos to look through and I'm kind of tired of loaning mine and having focus changed all the time. So, we're looking at a second pair, and since I think this will be a short lived hobby for the SO, any suggestions on my next size?
I think I would like a 7x36'ish. However, I don't want to spend almost $400 on the new Zen ED's. Is there anything worth looking at in the lower $100 price range?
Edited to add: I already have some 10x50's I purchased years ago to use for astronomy...Celestron Ultima's.
Ebay.....
Nikon Action EX 7x36/8x40 porro demo from Cameraland for $100. Very nice bin (but not a roof).
If that's too heavy then consider a Leupold Yosemite 6x30 or 8x30. Very nice small porro with great view and lightweight too.
I wouldn't recommend any $100 roofs though a stretch to an "old" or secondhand Vortex Diamondback 8x42 would be a good option too and perhaps $140?
Or try the For Sale section here ... I could imagine a older cheap second hand roof for $50 and up being usable for a non-critical user (e.g. my wife had no problem with a used non-PC 8x32 7.5 degree roof ... perhaps the best bin she had ever used (though it star tested badly in one barrel) and very easy to find birds with too).
There are quite a few options. But a critical thing for marital harmony is one bin per person. Seriously.