Author Topic: Binoculars (Read 638 times)

ercjr2001 · « **on:** August 28, 2004, 08:02:10 AM »

What do you like the best from this selection and why?

BUSHNELL LEGEND - $300+OR - ( 12X50 )
Roof Prisms, Rainguard Lense coating
PC-3 Phase, Bak 4 Roof Prisms
Fully Multi Coated Optics

Burris Signature Selects - $400 + or - (12X50 )
Roof Prisms, Phase Coated
Fully Multi Coated Optics

Zeiss Conquest - $500 + or - (12X45 )
Roof Prisms, Zeiss T* Multi Layer Coatings
Pechan - type prisms with phase correction

Leupold Pinnacle $400 = or - ( 10X42 )
Fully multi coated
ba4 prisms
Silver enhanced correction

Leupold Olympic $300 + or - ( 12X50 )
Fully MultiCoated Optics
bak 4 prisms
Aluminum enhanced correction?

DIVR6347 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2004, 03:43:37 AM »

hey

i dont know about the leupolds or the ziess binos but i have read good things about the legends and the burris signatures
you didnt mention what you will be using them for
but if it includes hunting you might keep in mind that most binos in 10power or bigger are going to be more difficult to hold steady for extended glassing in hunting you will glass a lot!! i tried a pair of leica 10x42 s and couldnt hold them steady so i sent them back and got the 8x42 trinovid bn s thats about the biggest i can hold steady another one you might consider is kahles they are in your price range and an excellent glass for the money i dont know if they make anything bigger than 10 power but the 10 powers would be an awesome choice
good luck shopping
divr6347 :-) :-)

Dave in WV · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2004, 05:42:51 AM »

Bushnell Legends. Why, because Graybeard has a great comparison between them and a premium brand pair and I have B&L Discoverer 7x42 binoculars and the rain guard works. IMHO you can pay more and get a bit better but not your money's worth in difference in performance.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2004, 06:05:14 AM »

Here's Graybeards's review of the Legends.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/producttest/legend.htm

trout74 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2004, 07:37:58 AM »

I just bought the Leupold Pinnacles 10X42. And I think they are absolutly amazing. I payed 384$ whick included tax and shipping. they are very clear, colors are sharp and true, and they have a lifetime warrantee. I recommend the Leupold Pinnacles.

Go to Bearbasin outfitters, on the web. they ahve the absolute best prices and I got them in 3 days no shipping charges.

trout

jackfish · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2004, 06:45:57 AM »

Hey trout74! I've found out that posting anything about deals from vendors who are not advertisers here is really frowned upon. Wouldn't be surprised if your post is deleted.

trout74 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2004, 11:38:07 AM »

Quote from: jackfish

Hey trout74! I've found out that posting anything about deals from vendors who are not advertisers here is really frowned upon. Wouldn't be surprised if your post is deleted.

Just trying to offer him my perspective, and where I got the best deal. I dont work for any of the dealers, im a Bond Trader. If I cant offer an opinion and a suggestion on this site, then 1. My freedom of speech is violated, and 2. I wont post anymore.

trout