#74860 - 03/17/02 01:30 AM
Binoculars
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 03/03/02
Posts: 249
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looking to invest in a new pair of binoculars,I would like to hear your pros and cons on the ones you own,I also wear eye glasses and have noticed some difficulties with some different models and trying to get them focused.I'm leaning towards a pair of steiners or Zeiss.opinions will be appreciated.
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#74863 - 03/18/02 11:10 AM
Re: Binoculars
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Spawner
Registered: 06/24/01
Posts: 698
Loc: Toledo Wa
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Check out this website www.[Bleeeeep!].com They have Steiner 12x40s at $229. I have ordered several things from them and have been real happy with the results. Like anyplace some items are higher priced but overall its hard to beet them on hunting supplies and clothing.Pretty good selection also.
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#74864 - 03/18/02 07:34 PM
Re: Binoculars
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Smolt
Registered: 01/15/02
Posts: 91
Loc: WASHINGTON
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I own a pair of Ziess Danm nice glasses. Good luck with the shopping
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#74866 - 03/19/02 11:21 PM
Re: Binoculars
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 12/12/00
Posts: 186
Loc: Auburn, Wa, USA
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Hey Loomis:
I hunted for 20 years using only cheap binocs (never more than $35, that's all I could afford). I finally bought a pair of Steiners about 6 years ago. I know that the Steiners probably don't compete with Zeiss, Leitz, etc for optical quality, but you can pick up a pair of Steiner Safari's for about $200. If you have $800 you want to spent on Zeiss, I'm sure you won't be disappointed in their quality. If, however, those Microsoft stock options haven't come thru for you yet, I can tell you that I am one satified Steiner customer. My elk hunting partner finally bought Steiners this year after seeing the difference my Steiners made the last several years....
Good hunting,
Dan
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#74867 - 03/20/02 12:16 AM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 12/01/00
Posts: 122
Loc: Arlington, Wa
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If you can afford them, go with Swarovskis. If not, I can't say enough about fujinon.
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#74868 - 03/22/02 01:45 AM
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Fry
Registered: 02/17/02
Posts: 24
Loc: Forks
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I am also looking to get a new pair of binos this offseason and am leaning towards those zeiss in cabelas. I was told that there is a generic bino that is just like leica just doesnt have the name. Anyone else hear of this ? Supposedly same quality at half the price probly too good tobe true.
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#74869 - 03/22/02 12:18 PM
Re: Binoculars
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Smolt
Registered: 03/22/02
Posts: 92
Loc: Philly via Puyallup
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I have a pair of compact Zeiss 8X20 that are great. Not the best light transmission in dark conditions, but that is only because of the size. They are tiny and light which is great when stalking (I wouldn't have shot my 5X5 muley without them last fall). I also looked to purchase a larger pair of Zeiss, Swarovskis, or Leicas but could not justify the price at the time. Instead I bought a pair of 8X32 Bushnell that are guaranteed 100% waterproof with a 10 year warranty. They have been great. Good light transmission and very clear. I can't see much of a difference between these and the top money glass that friends own. I thought that I lost the Bushnells during a move and replaced them with comparable Bausch and Loumb glass with the same warranty and found out that one manufactures the other. Since then I have found my other glass and now have three pair. If these ever fail, I will go with Zeiss or Swarovski. Good luck shopping!
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