Greetings,
I am looking for some binos. The price range I am thinking of is 300-400$.
Has anyone here used binuculars from Eagle Optics?
The ones I am considering are:
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.as...purch=1&pid=750
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.as...urch=1&pid=2993
Any recomendations for other binos or pointers to reviews greatly appreciated.
Jakob:
There are a lot of bins in the price range you've chosen. In the States, I'm seeing more and more Pentaxes all the time. I have the DCF WP 8x42 model, a phase-corrected roof prism binocular. Swift makes several models in this price range as well. The Eagle Optics Platinum series is very popular among many serious birders as well.
A question: are you choosing 10x binoculars for any specific reason (e.g. hawkwatching, seawatching, long distance viewing in general)? I ask because many birders find an 8x bin to be a very good all-purpose piece, as it tends to balance weight, minimum focus, and field of view into the best of all worlds.
Others will disagree with parts of what I've written here, but you're always best off knowing why you're choosing what you're choosing.
betterviewdesired.com is a great site for bin and scope reviews, including the Best Buys, a designation that considers price in its criteria. Good luck in your search.
Steve Gross
Houston, TX
P.S. Eagle Optics is known for very good customer service and a good understanding of the needs of birders. I have no association with Eagle Optics (necessary disclaimer), other than as a contented purchaser of several items from them.
I use the Swift 8.5 x 44 roof prisms. Just under $400.00 (U.S.). As I wear glasses all the time these have been a perfect fit with their long eye relief. I recommend them highly.
PS: I agree about the comments about Eagle Optics. My Kowa 823M scope came from them. Great people!