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Chris Farris II
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Posted: March/24/2008 at 16:30 |
What pair of binoculars do you think is the best deal for your money?
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Klamath
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As far as I am concerned the Leupold Yosemite wins this contest hands down. I never thought I'd ever see a less than $100.00 binocular hold its own with glasses costing 5x as much but this one does.
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Steve
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anweis
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I agree. The Yosemite 6x30 is the best value in binoculars. Bright, sharp, light, true colors.
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thinkingman
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On the market is the operative phrase.
WARNING! Shameless plug alert!
I have two pair of Nikon Premier LX listed in the classifieds, offered at $550.
I sold my Kahles after using these Nikons and will continue to search for glass this good at this price and will only compromise if it comes in a 40-42mm objective.
I have a personal pair of Nikons not for sale, I bought two other pair for gifts or sale that are the best glass I've used short of Swaro, Leica, and Zeiss.
I had a pair of Razors in my hands all day Friday and was unable to see a difference that favored the Vortices.
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lucznik
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The "best deals" on the market come in the form of demo/refurb/discontinued models that can often be had for more than 50% off their original retail prices. This is especially true when said optics retain their full, unmodified warranties.
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Bird Watcher
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I agree with lucznik, it's great to buy a discontinued model at a fraction of the market price.
I have also had very good success purchasing 'used' porro prism binoculars. The Absolute best deal on the market is the one that you use the most! Edited by Bird Watcher - April/01/2008 at 14:30 |
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abailey54
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Pentax SP without a doubt
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koshkin
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For new binoculars, either Vortex Viper or Vortex Razor or Leupold Yosemite 6x30, depending on the price range you are looking for.
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smithrjd
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The Minox 6.5X32 IF outstanding optics and very rugged. Not made in China either. They can be had for under $200.00. The independant focus will not be liked by all by I find it very easy to set focus once and forget it. These are outstanding deep woods bino's.
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