Thread: Decent bino recommendations.

Originally Posted by DBD

Have a look on this site, I got a set for half NZ price and delivered to my door in 5days.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/brows...9/N/4294541838

i have used this crowd a couple of times over the years, (usually for bino lens covers)
they are really good to deal with.

Originally Posted by Snowgrass

The ED2s seem to be well priced at Scopeuout (never heard of the site before?).

You want get better people to deal with, they have a "beat the price" option that will be worth a try.

https://www.scopeuout.co.nz/

Hi there. I’ve got a listing that he maybe interested in if he’s still looking, chk it out.

Originally Posted by TikkaNZ

Hi there. I’ve got a listing that he maybe interested in if he’s still looking, chk it out.

Cheers, saw it just now so have sent him the link. Don't hold it though if you have someone wanting it.

Well I dropped the hammer on a set of new Vanguard ED11'S, ended up getting them from Ash at Hammills Rangiora, $599 which is pretty good sure I could've got em cheaper if I pissed about online but Ash has always looked after me so I like to support him when I can.
Not only that but due to shipping delays with show weekend they where held up in the post so Ash loaned me his personal pair of ED's for a trip I had already planned prior to purchasing. You wouldn't get that kind of service from an online merchant, so big ups to Ash at Hamills Rangiora definate G.C.
First impressions are great, well finished no blemishes etc, very clear and bright to look through obviously field testing will be required.
The only thing I was apprehensive about was a lot of online reviews said the focus ring needed to be worked a bit to loosen it up as from the factory they are a bit stiff however I was pleased to find mine was smooth and really nice to use so they must have fixed that.
Dunno when I'll be out next but I'll post up more findings when they have seen a bit of use.

@dannyb service counts for a lot....

Can someone here tell me what is (or is there anything I cannot see) the difference between the spec on the above and the Delta Forrest II 10x50
Yes 100 grms heavier (but 50 lens diameter)
Dleta 5 yr warranty against 2 year

Is there something I missing here ???

Oh - 1/3 the price of the Vanguards above - mmm - don't make sence to me
I wont mention looks - as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder



Delta Optical Forest II 10x50 Specifications
Manufacturer Delta Optical
SKU DO-1301
Binoculars series Delta Optical Forest II
Prism type Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
Variable magnification No
Magnification 10x
Magnification 10x
Lens diameter 50 mm
Exit pupil 5 mm
Eye relief
Field of view 98 m/1000 m
Field of view (deg.)
Apparent field of view (deg.)
Close focus
Twilight Factor 22.4
Relative Brightness 25
Light transmission
Lens coating Fully Multicoated
Diopter range
Focusing system Central
Filled with Nitrogen
Waterproof Yes
Fogproof Yes
Floatable No
Temperature range
Built-in rangefinder No
Compass No
Image stabilizer No
Color Green
Length 165 mm
Width 133 mm
Height No
Interpupillary distance
Weight 870 g
In production since
Warranty 5 years
Made in China

Manufacturer Vanguard
SKU 2000113
Binoculars series Vanguard Endeavor ED II
Prism type Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
Variable magnification No
Magnification 10x
Magnification 10x
Lens diameter 42 mm
Exit pupil 4.2 mm
Eye relief 18.5 mm
Field of view 114 m / 1000 m
Field of view (deg.) 6.5°
Apparent field of view (deg.) No
Close focus 2.0 m
Twilight Factor
Relative Brightness 17.6
Light transmission
Lens coating Fully Multicoated
Diopter range +4 / -4 dpt
Focusing system Central
Filled with Nitrogen
Waterproof Yes
Fogproof Yes
Floatable No
Temperature range
Built-in rangefinder No
Compass No
Image stabilizer No
Color Black
Length 154 mm
Width 130 mm
Height No
Interpupillary distance
Weight 770 g
In production since
Warranty 2 years
Made in China

Weight, field of view, physical size.

Granted yours have a couple pluses too but for me size and weight matter.

No offense mate but sounds like a case of sour grapes and there's no need for it.
You offer great products at a price point, that doesn't mean everyone wants or needs your product. Personal preference counts.
And your right beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder

Originally Posted by dannyb

Weight, field of view, physical size.

Granted yours have a couple pluses too but for me size and weight matter.

No offense mate but sounds like a case of sour grapes and there's no need for it.
You offer great products at a price point, that doesn't mean everyone wants or needs your product. Personal preference counts.
And your right beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder

sour grapes ??
Nothing sour here - I never promote for profit on here anyway
Lets say "more confusion"

Sweet as mate just sounded like you were a bit bemused why I would by vanguards over your delta forests.
Misunderstanding no stress