I’ve been looking at upgrading my 15 year old binocs that were like 170$ at the time: I’m a bit of a gear junkie and while I would love to spend $1k on some premium glass, I just don’t think I could ever justify it. It seems there’s a huge lack of options in the mid-upper class either $400-500 or $1000 but not much in between. I looked through all the ones I could at our local sporting good store and felt like the best under $700 were the leupold bx-4 pro guides. Second being vortex viper. That said after talking woth Doug at
Camerland considering the meopros as well. Maven I would love to get my hands on to compare as well but it would suck to spend the extra shipping back if you don’t settle on them and I feel Like may lead me to choose them just to save the shipping cost back. Silly I know. But hey. I’m cheap. I also found a pair of Steiner Hx new for $600 which some say is high end glass but heavy and a narrow FOV. Just no where to hold them to compare which makes them hard to consider with the lack of overall reviews. I’m looking to stick woth 10x42s and keep it under $700 for sure. $600 would be best per my wife. But bang for buck is what I’m after.
Camerland considering the meopros as well. Maven I would love to get my hands on to compare as well but it would suck to spend the extra shipping back if you don’t settle on them and I feel Like may lead me to choose them just to save the shipping cost back. Silly I know. But hey. I’m cheap. I also found a pair of Steiner Hx new for $600 which some say is high end glass but heavy and a narrow FOV. Just no where to hold them to compare which makes them hard to consider with the lack of overall reviews. I’m looking to stick woth 10x42s and keep it under $700 for sure. $600 would be best per my wife. But bang for buck is what I’m after.