I have heard that the rspb high grade binoculars 8x42 £399 are comparable to many of the more expensive high-end brands. Can anyone testify to this claim? i would be very interested as i am thinking of getting some Zeiss 8x42 BT FL's but am an rspb volunteer and with my discount card would be able to get a pair of the high grades at a 40% discount. I had kind of set my sights on the zeiss, but common sense is telling me to check-out the others
first as i would make a big saving.
Regards, Phil.
I've got a pair and I'm happy - had them for about 6 months now! However, have never compared them to any of the big brands as I could not justify spending thousands of pounds when my eyes are the limiting factor!!! They are quite weighty which could be a problem for some people although I don't have problem - I preferred them to the lighter models as they felt better.
They got a good write up in one of the mags where they came top of all the mid-price-range bins they tested. However, if I remember rightly the recent review in one of the monthly's didn't rate them too hot. Can't remember all the details but I could dig the articles out if you want.
Claire
The HGs are very pleasant to look through; I started this thread about the 7x42 version. They just don't have the diamond sharp view you'd get with the Zeiss. If you can afford the Zeiss, I'd get them instead.
Michael