15x56 bino question

[Swampcruiser]

I’ve upgraded my 10x significantly to Razor UHD- they fit great and I love everyt but the weight. I am looking to get some higher power 15x glass and don’t wanna break the bank. I’m hunting southern Wyoming this year and next mule deer this year elk next and usually only do 2 trips a year west.
My question is if I go lower end like 15x Diamondbacks or Athlon am I going to really see much more than my higher end UHD in 10x on a tripod? Is it worth the $$? Or Should I spring for a set of Sig Zulu9 at just over $1k? I know everyone loves the Meoptas but a little over what I want to spend and they are scarce. The other option is the Ares UHD spotter I guess for $550.

 

[Blue72]

Get a nice tripod for your 10x

the cheaper high powered binoculars work great at closer distance, but often loose detail at long distances or require constant attention. You might be better off just using your UHD on a tripod. They should be good for 1-2 miles depending on conditions

 

[CApighunter]

I’ve been pretty unimpressed with my buddy’s Diamondbacks. Meoptas are worth the price of admission and if you’re patient you can find them used for under $1k.

 

[Swampcruiser]

Thanks for the replies, I’ll pass on the cheap stuff. See if I can hold off…I have read great things on the Sigs though

 

[Swampcruiser]

Actually for the money the Athlon Ares 15-45 UHD looks like it would give nice versatility

 

[Swampcruiser]

Ok- my agonizing decision is over, bought an ares g2 from cameraland

 

[Brian Fahs]

For your use you could rent 15x swaros for your hunt. Once you experience them you will find a way to own a set.

 

[WRM]

Selling a kidney should almost get you there.

 

[Lwing]

Never, ever, ever, use high end glass, it will not only ruin you with anything less, it will drain your bank account, possible divorce when you say, don’t make me choose,, ask me how I know,

 

[jfs82]

Zulu 9 15x is great, sold my spotter after getting them.

 

[fatrascal]

I think you made the right decision by choosing a spotter over 15x binos when you already have 10 power binos. You can still rent a pair of 15's if you have an itch and need to scratch it. In the future you can upgrade your optics because eventually you WILL look through somebody else's optics and will be bitten by the optics bug. Fatrascal.

 

[fatlander]

You’re not going to gain anything by buying crappier glass than what you’ve got.

Optically, the UHD Razor are great but they’re huge and heavy. I ditched my 10x UHDs for swaro SLCs. Couldn’t be happier. They feel like they’re half the size, half the weight, and optically a little better.

If you get some big binos, you’re going to be carrying around two big sets. If you’re dead set on the big binos, ditch the razors for something actually 10x sized. If you don’t want to ditch them, get a good spotter.


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[justinspicher]

I went through this dilemma a couple of years ago and went from diamonback 10x to a razor 15x. Glass quality was better but it came with a gnarly weight penalty. Then I found a pair of Leica Duovids and haven’t looked back. The 8x and 12x glass is awesome and its a bit heavier than my db 10x.

 

[Cperea]

Anyone using the kaibabs?

 

[MallardSX2]

Swaro. You wont regret it.