Spangle 0 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Swarovski EL's, best binoculars out there. Quote Link to post
nobo 1 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Swarovski EL's, best binoculars out there. i went for the 8x32 in the ES's i think that they are by far the best out there glad that i got mine a good few years ago tho as they ant half gone up in price :icon_eek: all most double [bANNED TEXT] i payed for mine Quote Link to post
Spangle 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I have Swarovski 10x42 EL's, cannot fault them, they will outlast me! Quote Link to post
dirty twister 31 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) I did a lot of internet research a couple of years ago in to binos, pros and cons of different lens sizes and compactness etc and came up with one particular brand and model that I thought would suit my needs. Last year I was at the Anglesey show and came across the usual bino stand selling his wares, low and behold he had the exact make and model that I had earmarked to buy some day, and the price was even cheaper than offers on the internet because they were in a 'desert sand' colour that was only popular with the military. The binos???? Vortex Diamondback 8x28 - fantastic glass that has very good light transmission even at dawn/dusk, light, compact, rubber armoured, waterproof and fog proof. I love em Vortex Im seriouslly thinking of getting a Vortex rifle scope, but as always need to do a bit of research first. i have pair of vortex crossfire 8x42 have been very good 3rd season now i like them but i wouldnt half mind some swarovski's Edited December 21, 2010 by dirty twister Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Aye Konus 10x42 top marks for the cash ATB Quote Link to post
dadioles 68 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Give a thought to binoculars with built in image stabiliser. They don't come cheap but they are amazing. I have trouble holding binoculars with higher magnifications (x8 or more) steady. Add an inmage stabiliser, press a button and it just locks on rock solid even at 12x or 15x Canon have excellent bright lenses with a really flat image. At least try them before making the decision. Les Quote Link to post
mfletch 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I have and use Zeiss 7x42 Dialyt there great and cannot see getting any better Quote Link to post
akton 15 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 try steiners well nice quality the optics are crystal clear Quote Link to post
coldweld 65 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Swarovski the only bino's you will ever need ! Don't go small for low light in any binos [ don't belive the BULL ]i have some 10x30 slc's and they are brilliant in the day but compaired to my 8x42 swaro's they are poor at low light or in the dark . I aways smile when i hear that someone has a pair of 9 x 27 hockey cokey specials that are as good as or Better than swarovski, Zeiss or leica. Bite the bullet save your cash and buy one of those three you will even get your money back should you ever sell them ! Crap glass is next to useless and is why it is cheap to buy and worthless secondhand. ATB Coldweld Edited January 18, 2011 by coldweld Quote Link to post
marrajack 1 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Need a new pair of binoculars, read a few reviews but i always find its better to ask the people that use them...... [ Minox excellent quality & value, ;little difference t swarows Quote Link to post
coldweld 65 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Just seen Minox 10 x 42 £ 210 inc Del ! So yes i bet they are the same as Swaro's do they have the same 30 year warrenty ? Quote Link to post
marrajack 1 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Just seen Minox 10 x 42 £ 210 inc Del ! So yes i bet they are the same as Swaro's do they have the same 30 year warrenty ? [, Yes they do have a thirty year warrenty, and I did say nearly, you get another ten mins of light with your swaros (the ones I have seen), mine were £400 so not sure what model you have seen might be same, or not. I got mine from R McLeod & son, they were good to deal with Quote Link to post
coldweld 65 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Apparently they can be had for as little as £ 160 if you search or use a discount code.Serch the UK forum Quote Link to post
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Opticron bought mine from a local dealer gave me a pair swaro's and leica's and the opticrons in 8x32 so little difference between them saved a £1000 and bought the opticrons and they were only £120.00. paul I'd also suggest you try a pair of Opticrons, and compare them to the others you're looking at, you'll be surprised. Got an 8x42 BGA SE iMagic pair and find them fantastic, I think they were £329 when I bought them. Quote Link to post
East coast 2 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Got a pair off Swarovski's 8x30, use them loads, stalking and at night have them when lamping, at £50 can't complain Quote Link to post
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