I'm looking a compact roof models 8x32. Price not more than 300 USD.
I found these models:
-Leupold Katmai 8x32
-Burris Signature 8x32
-Bushnell Legend 8x32
-Bushnell Excursion 8x32
I wanna have length of binocular not more 4.3 inches (11cm).
Please give me a advice, I wanna buy most bright, sharp and most field binocular.
If you have a chance look at the Bushnell legend. Excursion..no idea if they are any good, but probably pretty average. Very much in same weight class and a pretty good deal are the Monarch 8x36s.
I went for Eagle Optics 8x32. They are pretty good in the middle, but useful part drops off and edges are typical for this price bin. I think the cost is some 280. Celestron has an 8x32, they may be identical. I am comfortable with them, but I am not pushing them for anyone. I like the wide view despite the soft edges.
If this is to be your only binocular, I would spend a bit more. Or go for 8x42 where fov is less, but 300 will buy you a good pair.
I only have the one pair, and gave up reseraching 8x32. You will get more opinions. Someone will come and say get the Leupold 8x32 described here
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread...8505#post798505
I tried a pair of Bushness Legend 8x32 last week. It offers a very sharp image field. Although Leupold has been hailed by many people, I would rather spend half of what Leupold costs and get 99% of this quality. Haven't found a pair of Burris in local store yet