Which binoculars??

[Pease]

Aw right thanks for that - I wasn't sure which one to go for but might get the 8 x 42s then

[wizzo]

Originally Posted by markbugman

Have a look at the Hawke Frontier PC range , for the money they are really good.
regards
Mark

I've got the Hawke ED versions, and having owned 'top end' bins in the past, I'd have to say that these are every bit as good. I'll never spend £1000 + on bins again! Wizzo

[warren30]

hi peace I have Been trying binoculars over last couple weeks,the hawke range were good have tried the frontierOHPC really liked them they are just over your price range but impressesd me,I tried there new mk11 frontier ed which were good lot more money compared them to the mk1 I couldn't notice alot of difference on image that might just be me and it was dull I tested in the street you could pick them up for just over £200,the optricon discovery was good for £150.my decision is do I want to spend £150 more on the ed's then the pc's are they worth the extra money,need try them all on bright day.

[johnf3f]

Originally Posted by Pease

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a decent pair of binoculars for bird/wildlife watching. I really don't have much money so I'm not lookig to spend more than £150. I was looking at maybe something in the Nikon action range? Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks for your help


Pease x

I recently went a bit stupid and bought a pair of Swarovski EL bins (I should add that they were at a VERY reasonable price) so I now have two pairs of bins for sale. I have a pair of Niko Sterling 10 x 42 Nighteaters (small, light and good for the price) also a pair of Nikon Monarch 8 x 42 DCF bins (better made but a bit dearer) either available within your price range.
PM if interested.

[Pease]

Ah I'd love a pair of those!! I've gone with the Bushnells!

[johnf3f]

Originally Posted by Pease

Ah I'd love a pair of those!! I've gone with the Bushnells!

Which ones? The Swaovski's?
PM. Sent

[Pease]

lol yes the Swarovski EL bins

[johnf3f]

Originally Posted by Pease

lol yes the Swarovski EL bins

Tried to PM you twice - think I am doing something wrong as sent messages do not show up at my end. Anyway my local (ish) camera shop is willing to give some good deals on ELs - PM me if you want details.

[nigel_b]

The second hand market is buoyant with bins in any price range you like.

I bought my Nikon HGs for £300 two years back, cost £1000 in 2000. Now you might think they're getting on for 12 years old now but wait, they were made before Nikon took the lead out of the glass (then spent many years trying to figure out what to economically replace it with) so the view is spectacular, alpha glass for £300, and outperform ELs in certain categories:


Lintuvaruste Oy - Tuoteinfo

for one.