Best Binoculars for the $$$

[Schnugg]

One of the eye pieces on my old binocluars broke. So I'm looking to get a new pair of binocs.

General usage: On boat, at range, at birdfeeder.

Looking for something in the $100-200 price range.

Anyone got some binocs they really like?

 

[CumminsPilot]

Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42. For the money, very hard to beat. Gives you just about the best of power, clarity, and weight for the money. A bit more than your price at $270-$300, but worth it. I'm a big proponent of buying good glass if you're going to be looking through it for long periods of time (spotting/stalking mule deer out west).

Or, just buy the Zeiss, protect them with your life, and never buy another pair. They are worth every dollar.

 

[phrogpilot73]

General usage: On boat, at range, at birdfeeder, peeping in neighbors window.

Starting a new hobby?

These are the ones I have. Great for just about everything you mentioned, and nice and compact.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/66874?feat=508825-GN1&attrValue_0=Black

 

[Pugs]

Or, just buy the Zeiss, protect them with your life, and never buy another pair. They are worth every dollar./quote]

I have a pair of Leica Ultravids (http://us.leica-camera.com/sport_optics/ultravid_binoculars/ultravid_42_hd/) that are worth every penny (and they're about 150,000 pennies) but likely the best buy in binoculars right now for cost vs value are the Leupold Yosemite at about $95. You can get either 6x or 8x

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-...rs/bx-1-yosemite-series/bx-1-yosemite-8x30mm/

 

[MIDNJAC]

Somewhat on subject, anyone have gouge for a good pair of stabilized binos? After lugging along the issue set from flight E (ginormous), I brought my own personal ones that were much much smaller and fit in my helmet bag for my low threat/talk-on CAS hop in the RAG. Only problem is that they were not stabilized so it made things a bit more challenging, even with baro hold and ATC engaged.

 

[Pugs]

Cripes, you'd think after the number of posts I've done I'd be able to quote and then put in my own comments.

 

[Schnugg]

Cripes, you'd think after the number of posts I've done I'd be able to quote and then put in my own comments.

I saw that...