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Offline Johnny Reb

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Pentax Binoculars?
« on: January 18, 2008, 04:12:17 PM »
Anyone have experience with Pentax Binoculars.  I looked through a pair today at Sportsman's Warehouse.  To me they were as clear/clearer than Bushnell (H2O) and Nikon (Action) bino's in the same price range.  Just wondering if anybody has used them and if so what your thoughts are.   Thanks.

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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2008, 06:31:01 PM »
Pentax makes some superb binoculars.  They have a variety of quality levels and price points like most of the others.  I have a pair of 10X42 DCF WP's that I really like.  I bought them several years ago based upon ratings from several sources.  I have been very satisfied with them.  Check out the birdwatcher sites for ratings.
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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2008, 02:47:46 PM »
I have a pair of 8x42 DCF WP that I've used the last three years. Very satisfied with them,and for the price range would be hard to beat for brightness and clarity.
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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2008, 05:42:19 AM »
I am not impressed with the Pentax roofs under the DCF WP II in price.  The Pentax PCF WP II is a good porro for the price with views comparable with porros such as the Nikon Action Extreme, Leupold Green Ring Mesa, Bushnell Legend and Audubon Raptor.
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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2008, 05:55:25 AM »
I've been using them since '95 I have an 8x42 DFC love them they are the right size and power 8power offer the best clarity  al so have a pair of compacts 10x24  you'll love em

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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2008, 10:04:28 AM »
Got the 8-42 roof DCF WP II. Makes my buddies Steiners look like a toy.
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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2008, 11:07:59 AM »
I bought a pair of  Pentax DCF 8x42s at Cabela's a few years ago  for $275 and they have been well worth the money.  Still use them for antelope but carry lightweight Nikons in the woods.
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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2008, 03:44:08 PM »
I have the original Pentax 8X42 DCF's. They have been well worth the money I paid for them. I also have 8X32 SLC Swarovski , also the older version, the Pentax are not quite as bright or sharp (but closer than you might think) but then they cost less than half the price.

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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2008, 03:52:17 PM »
I'll speak for the 8x40 PCF'S....they're so good for the money that I bought a second pair for the house..... ;D
Bight, clear, lightand WATERPROOF....just can't beat the glass for that price.

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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2008, 02:38:18 PM »
if you are looking at Pentax DCF SP, they are very nice.
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Re: Pentax Binoculars?
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2008, 03:12:30 PM »
The Pentaxz porro prism scopes are excellenet.  Once had a 7X50 that I hunted with and used at football games.  Gave it to my son.  Best scope for the money I every had, and I have some of the very best on the market.  I recommend them.
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