Thread: Binoculars

Originally Posted by 260rem

Get a pair of leupold yosemity 8x30s the are just as good as some of the expensive ones

+1, mine serve me well, there seem to be too many on here who poo poo certain things just because they are cheap, some low priced things are total shit for sure, but the yosemites were recommened to me by a couple of guys who also have far more expensive binos, and really rated the Yosemites for the $200 you pay for them.

One of my hunting mates has the $500 leupolds, and back to back test in field i cant see any difference, other than his are larger and heavier.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Zen-Ray

disagree. While they are great bino's, I have heard Zen-ray no longer intend to support NZ for warranties. So not worth the investment.

Originally Posted by scottrods

While they are great bino's, I have heard Zen-ray no longer intend to support NZ for warranties.

Where did you hear that? The warranty info on their website says nothing about it: Warranty Information

I don't think they have an NZ agent/distributor any more as they sell direct, but thats something totally different. I guess a bit more hassle/cost if you have to send it back to them yourself though.

Nikon Monarch 10x42, check for specials from theopticzone.com, bhphotovideo.com, opticsplanet.com etc.

I ordered a pair of Vanguard endeavour 10.5x45 ed binos and they just arrived . I expected them to be good after winning numerous awards but Im blown away with them for $590 delivered, they are easily on par with my brothers leica trinovids . For the money they cant be beat!

Vanguard endeavours ed

Originally Posted by von tempsky fan

Vanguard endeavours ed Attachment 13895

Saw those $595.00 from Kiwi Binocs.. 10.5 x 45 Vanguard Endeavour -Kiwi Binoculars
Maybe well worth looking at. Look small as well.. Good to get feedback on sort of unknown branded stuff ..

Any one know what these are worth?? Im Looking to sell as I just never use them

Star Trek Binos cool as ...$10 bucks and a box of piss and I ll take them he he .. I am actually looking for some but these look a little outside temporary budget ..

A box of piss is outside my budget at the moment!!! Still haven't got my wagon running and its pissing me off!!

Originally Posted by Twoshotkill

A box of piss is outside my budget at the moment!!! Still haven't got my wagon running and its pissing me off!!

Is it in bits ? or just awaiting funds ?

another vote for zen ray. I have the ed3 and they were demo model. got it from cameraland ny. check out the drop down bar at the top of the page for the demo models I got mine a bit cheaper than zen ray direct prices

Awaiting founds!! I have put the rejo on hold and parked it up and got a shitty little runabout till I get it going.
Fingers crossed I will have it going before xmas.
Im Being pig headed and refusing to borrow the money. I hate debt!

Originally Posted by NZ32

I am looking of a good set of binoculars to start off with. Not too expensive
but a good set that will last

Any suggestions?

You can have my Yosemites for a box of speights. So $45 should cover postage and a box of piss

Glass is good.
One of the eyecups are a bit bung but still functional. I have my mates cascades here too and quickly compared them. Cascades brighter not affected by looking into sunset where Yosemites were. I dont know the other brands but cascades are good.

Check out Redfields and see what you think