Thread: Good all round Binos

Hey guys,

I'm after your thoughts before i purchase my first set of Binos..

I'm after some for all types of things from hunting the tops to the bush to horse racing and you name it...
I would like a good all rounder that doesn't cost the earth. Do they exsist?

Dimensions/brands?

Keeping in mind theres no way i can justify 4 figures on my petty weekly allowance..

Cheeeerrrrs.

If you don't want Lecia, swaro etc
Look at the zenray range they are bloody good for the $

Totally with Brads. I've got a pair and they're great.

Originally Posted by Grunta

Totally with Brads. I've got a pair and they're great.

+1

I don't own any but have looked through a few and was very impressed. On my to do list.

cool will look into em. thanks lads

For a general purpose bino I really rate my 8x30 Leupold Yosemite's. I use them in the bush and they seem fine up the tops too. I have looked thru other more expensive binos back to back and for performance for $ spent, I really rate the Yosemites. I paid $199 on special a while back. Not too big, bulky or heavy. I am sure others will chime in that have them too.

No point spending big bucks if you don't have too eh.

Originally Posted by GWH

For a general purpose bino I really rate my 8x30 Leupold Yosemite's. I use them in the bush and they seem fine up the tops too. I have looked thru other more expensive binos back to back and for performance for $ spent, I really rate the Yosemites. I paid $199 on special a while back. Not too big, bulky or heavy. I am sure others will chime in that have them too.

No point spending big bucks if you don't have too eh.

Nah, save the dosh for the optometrist.

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Nah, save the dosh for the optometrist.

;-)

My Konus 10 x42 which are licas budget brand go well for everything for me compact clear and for 250 well priced.

I've heard mixed reports about leupolds but I'm sure there decent. I'm actually looking at some Nikon 10x50's.. I love my nikon camera and i figure there other optics must be pretty good too???

Horses for courses
8x30 for the bush and 10x50 etc for longer ranges

Kowa - just into four $$$$!

Kowa Genesis/XD 8x33mm Binoculars, Green, with Prominar XD Lens FREE S&H GN33-8. Kowa Binoculars.

Originally Posted by deepsouthaussie

I've heard mixed reports about leupolds but I'm sure there decent. I'm actually looking at some Nikon 10x50's.. I love my nikon camera and i figure there other optics must be pretty good too???

I have a pair on Nikon 10x50 and they are crap. (Compared to the Ultravid HD's anyway! )

I'd look at some Nikon's as well. There are a few around $150-200 that aren't bad

Too be perfectly honest i'd love some Leica's but there's just no way i can afford them. My neighbor has a pair (hopefully he doesnt use em to look through my windows!) and the clarity is phenomenal . I'm only really looking around the 2-3 hundy mark max...Whether that means a nice second hand pair that i can be sure are the goods or a lesser brand that will still do a bloody good job... I'm not sure yet..

More thoughts on Nikon please theres a pair at the porn shop in town that have got me thinkin.....

Need to win lotto..

Guhhh