Thoughts on Binoculars

[meangreen]

I like my nikon monarch 3s for the money

[HELLRAZOR]

Just got my nikon monarch 5 16x56 I gotta say they some awesome glass!

[RiverRat00]

I love my 10x42 leopold cascades. Very clear glass and light weight.. Try them out for yourself before making any choice..

[WyoBull]

I think it a depends on what you are using them for. If all you ate doing is looking from your tree stand then a pair of high end binoculars is overkill. But, if you are needing to look longer distances and are hunting elk, sheep, Mule deer, antelope etc., then I would recommend something very different.
I have two pair of high end glasses. I have the Swarovski 10x42 that I have had for probably 15 years and love the quality. For Christmas this year my wife totally surprised me with a pair of Leica Geovid 10x42 HD-B range finding binoculars. I absolutely love them, even over the Swarovski's.
That being said, I live in Wyoming and hunt in country where to p quality glass makes all the difference in the world.
Just like with rifle scopes, my motto is to buy the best you can afford.

[bermise]

I like the new Swaro binos over the leica Geovid hd b. The leica hd b glass is better than the older Swaro El's but not the new el Swarovision. Test pair for sale if anyone's interested

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9669789#post9669789

[Cuz]

Slightly different question. I have a 12 year old pair of Pentax binos that were close to the top of the line when new. I've looked through some new binos lately and even the $150 ones seem better. Has glass improved that much or could the lens coatings have deteriorated? Thinking about upgrading.

I think the problem is the Pentax never were "close to top of the line".

I have clients all the time that have 15-25 yr old swaro's, Leicas, etc that are still very very clear. Maybe you've just looked through some good glass since buying the Pentax and can now tell the difference?

[TxMedic]

I haven't seen them mentioned, but I have a pair of Steiner Predators that I'm very happy with!

[TEXAS 10PT]

Look through the top Swarovski's, Leica's or Zeiss and let one pick you. Then buy the last pair of bino's you will ever need.

[wanderin39]

I came down from Wy where I used Swarovski bino and spotting scopes. What I have used mostly down here is my Nikon. They seems to work very well in dim light and cost a lot less.

[Mexico]

Swarovski EL

Best there is if $ allows it

This!

[Stick Flicker]

Had my Leopold cascades10x42 for about 10 years good glass