Cameras and Lenses
That famous question again
Hi Guys!
I am 35 y. and live in Brazil. Believe, this is an amazing country for bird observation, specially if you go to the beach.
But, what binos do I have?
No one. Yes... thats sad.
I cant spend more than 400 dollars.
I spent all the weekend researching for binos.
I read MANY posts here about reviews. But I am still confused (you guys like many binoculars! he he he!)
Here are some models I am interested
Zen-Ray ED2 10x43 (or 8x43) - I dont know. This compnay is new...
Leupold Olympic 10x50(or 8x42) - famous for their quality, but small FOV.
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But, seriously, I couldnt find anything better up to 400 dollars. Even the Nikons Monarch seem to be not so good as these 2 models.
I dont know... I have 400 dollars and a house in the beach where many colorful birds visit me!And they love eating the fruits of my trees.
I have never had roof binos, only porro (zhumell 25x100 and pentax 12x50). So I have no idea which binos are good.
If its not a problem, I would like 2 recommendations, this way I could have (at least) 2 options to decide!
Thanks.
Bruna!
I imagine you live where there are also forests and trees. Look at the number of 8x32 binoculars available. There are a few good ones now. Vortex Viper 8x32 is available now, and I do not know if it is any good.
The main thing for a new pair and an only pair is to catch the birds. You need wide fields, some 400ft and fast focus. They do not have to be absolute sharpest, as long as you can see the bird and the sharpness is rasonable. Even a Monarch 8x36 will do, but not my favorite.
I had an Eagle Optics 8x32 that was pretty good, though the sweet spot was a bit small. Pentax SP in 8x32 is pretty good, but in fact not the sharpest you can get for 400-500. So you have to wait for advice or read all the threads under Pentax, Bushnell and Vortex etc. There are now 8x30 porros and 8.5x30 porros but I wonder about how water proof they are.
Some 8x42 models give a wide field of view.
For the beach, a scope is needed.
I liked your tips.
I will not consider Pentax and Nikon, as you adviced me. Vortex Viper seems to be fantastic but... exceeds my budget.
I could go with porro too, but I really need something smaller...
THANKS a lot for your tips, but I didnt decide yet...
Bruna!