Good pair of binoculars...

What's up, guys?

I'm interested in picking up a good pair of binoculars at a reasonable price.

If you have a decent pair you aren't using, lemme know!

Cheers,

Alex

Just bought a KILLER pair 2 or 3 weeks ago.
Long story short:

http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-CF-4301-Crossfire-Binocular/dp/B00S2P2AEO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457389166&sr=8-3&keywords=vortex+crossfire+binoculars

You WILL NOT be disappointed!

That does look like a good deal. I was thinking something in the $75-$150 range would be workable.

That does look like a good deal. I was thinking something in the $75-$150 range would be workable.

It's in your price range:

Price:   $144.16 & FREE Shipping.

It is indeed.

I'm not in any hurry, so I'm gonna let this post ride for a bit before a I buy anything.
Maybe someone has a good used pair sitting around...

I might rather pay $200 for a used pair of $500 binos than pay $149 for a new pair valued around $200.

I have a pair of these. I like em.

http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-Spirit-ED-Binocular-Black/dp/B003ZUHPY6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1457400806&sr=8-7&keywords=Vanguard+binoculars

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZUM5LE/ref=psdc_297842_t1_B003ZUHPY6

$137 for a $369 pair... That might be harder to pass up.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~binoculars/?perPage=24

Ooooo.... Now we're talking.

Ive got the vortex diamondbacks they feel like 1000$ binoculars. For 200$ they are the best deal by far. I did my research.

Jude - Do you have the 10x42 or the 8x42?

I have a pair of Nikon aculon 8-24x25. They are pretty nice. I mostly got them for bow hunting which they are great cause they are super compact but they have the zoom feature if needed. Handy when you are staring at a buck 30 yards away in the brush trying to pick out the difference between a fork or branches. I am always surprised how much I use my binoculars at 150 yd or less. For much longer range viewing a bigger pair is definitely better and more comfy to lookthru but then the are bigger and heavier to carry

10x42 iuse scouting and boating

Nikon monarchs 10x42.

best for the money.

aloha,

Isao

Nikon monarchs 10x42.

best for the money.

I totally agree, though I prefer the 8x42 for the wider field of view and the bigger exit pupil (better in low-light).

There was an article in Field and Stream at least 8 years ago that did a very exhaustive test of binoculars, simulating wet, freezing, and low-light conditions.  The Nikon Monarch 8x42 (and 10x42) were among the best performers, with the lower price point. 

I also recommend an upgrade of Butler Creek scope covers for the objective lenses - way better and easier to use than the stock protective covers.