Binoculars

chrisdolan11 · 07-01-2007 05:41PM #1

anyone any ideas where to get a good set of binoculars for around the 1 to 2 hundred euro mark

macnas · 07-01-2007 07:47PM

I know they're a bit more expensive than your looking for but I can recommend a set of Canon Image stabilisers, I've just got a set of the 10x30 model. They're excellent, press the button and the image steadies, no shakiness.

maglite · 07-01-2007 08:12PM

what do you want them for??

birds in detail
rabbit at the end of field
fox 3 fields away

the choice will depend on use

Aldi might be an option

Kramer · 07-01-2007 08:50PM

macnas wrote:

I know they're a bit more expensive than your looking for but I can recommend a set of Canon Image stabilisers

I can vouch for the Canons too but they're mighty expensive.

I had a chance to look through their 10x42 model yesterday & they are awesome :eek: . Unbelieveable optics & the image stabilization is first class. Then again, I suppose that's to be expected given they cost €1400 :eek: :eek: .

For general field use, a compact pair of 10x25s would be fine & there's no need to spend megabucks either. Higher magnifications really need to be tripod mounted IMO.

Lidl or Aldi often have cheapies available for pennies.

recipio · 09-01-2007 12:43AM

If your budget can stretch to it I'd recommend a a pair of Swift Audubon ED lens coating. About £260 sterling --shop around on the net. 8.5 x 44 and crystal clear lens. Tough as old boots and beautiful Japanese optics. You won't be disappointed.

vlmaxis · 24-01-2007 08:13PM

You should look at the Swift Optics, serious quality and well priced, Audubon standard on all models. I love mine.

vlmaxis · 24-01-2007 08:15PM

recipio wrote:

If your budget can stretch to it I'd recommend a a pair of Swift Audubon ED lens coating. About £260 sterling --shop around on the net. 8.5 x 44 and crystal clear lens. Tough as old boots and beautiful Japanese optics. You won't be disappointed.

The swift Agent for Ireland and UK is a Dublin based company

Keelan · 25-01-2007 07:45AM

I got a pair of zeiss 8 x 30s Jenoptems off e.bay for 80 Euro, in perfect condition and fantastic optics.

I also got another pair off their, Zeiss 7 x 50s, very very good light gathering and i can pick out deer in nearly darkness. These just cost me 100 Euro.

Both off e.bay.

Link below:

http://search.ebay.ie/Zeiss-Binoculars_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8

Keelan.

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