So I’m in the market for some new Binos. I’d like to get 2 sets to compliment each other, a lower power for everyday use(10-12 power) and a higher power for tripod use only (15-18 power). So far I’ve talked myself in circles by reading reviews and checking some options out in stores.
For reference, the country I typically Hunt is pretty vast. Glassing 400 yards across a little ravine is close range usually, with longer range being a mile + away.
The first option I was looking into are the vortex razor uhd, looking into the 12x50 and 18x56. The major plus for these is I can score a decent deal and pick them up for about 2500$ or less for both.
The next option I’ve considered (but haven’t checked out in person yet) would be some mavens. Maybe the b2 in 11x45 and the B5 in 18x56. I’m not going to lie, the customization of these has my attention, along with all the good reviews I’ve been reading.
Zeiss conquest HD also has a very good line up with the 10x42 and the 15x56
And finally the next option I’m considering would be to grab a pair of the meopta 15x56 along with either some swaro 10x42 SLC or EL. This option probably has me the most excited and curious, but at the same time, could be most costly by a decent, margin which is what it is. I could save up and make it work.
I think what it is going to come down to will be me demoing a pair of mavens and going into a local sporting goods store and giving everything a head to head against each other in the store. Although it’s not the best conditions to test in store at least I would get a better idea of what to do.
What I want from everyone is to give me pros and cons of what they have experience with and maybe help me rule out, or guide me more towards one of these choices. There are so many good options! thanks in advance everyone!
For reference, the country I typically Hunt is pretty vast. Glassing 400 yards across a little ravine is close range usually, with longer range being a mile + away.
The first option I was looking into are the vortex razor uhd, looking into the 12x50 and 18x56. The major plus for these is I can score a decent deal and pick them up for about 2500$ or less for both.
The next option I’ve considered (but haven’t checked out in person yet) would be some mavens. Maybe the b2 in 11x45 and the B5 in 18x56. I’m not going to lie, the customization of these has my attention, along with all the good reviews I’ve been reading.
Zeiss conquest HD also has a very good line up with the 10x42 and the 15x56
And finally the next option I’m considering would be to grab a pair of the meopta 15x56 along with either some swaro 10x42 SLC or EL. This option probably has me the most excited and curious, but at the same time, could be most costly by a decent, margin which is what it is. I could save up and make it work.
I think what it is going to come down to will be me demoing a pair of mavens and going into a local sporting goods store and giving everything a head to head against each other in the store. Although it’s not the best conditions to test in store at least I would get a better idea of what to do.
What I want from everyone is to give me pros and cons of what they have experience with and maybe help me rule out, or guide me more towards one of these choices. There are so many good options! thanks in advance everyone!