I need to replace my binoculars that were stolen. Can anyone recommend a moderately priced pair for birding.?
easy to focus, light weight, moderate cost,which brand, what strength
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I have a set of Bushnells. I think it is a Trophy model. I mostly use them while hiking. They were about $120 a couple of years ago.
Try this site for a buying guide.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/
Try the Bushnell Legend series or the Excursion. I have the Legend in 8×25 porro, they’re excellent for the money. I also got them from http://www.opticsplanet.com, great site.
If you want to go up above the $200 mark, try the Carson XM HD.
I’m very happy with my Nikon Action 8×40, which I bought for less than $100. Drawbacks: somewhat heavy and not waterproof, but the image is great.
Mine were recently stolen also. You have only really 2 choices for birding as far as power goes 8 power and 10 power. Personally, I have both and I like 8 pwer better because of the wider field of view. When you try to find a bird in a clutter of tree limbs and it is not in your field of view, it is very difficult to find. Also flying birds. A wide field of view gives you a better chance. What do you mean by moderate cost? Binos go all the way up to about $2000. Is $1000 moderate? $500? $200?
A very decent pair is Nikon 8×40 ATB at about $120.00. They are just a tad on the heavy side though, but they have a very wide field of view. They are sold as water proof but I doubt that they are. But they are a good bargain. They will also work if you wear glasses. But the close focus leaves something to be desired. So not great for butterflies and dragonflies.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=3882
Stepping up in price to about $300. These are about 30% lighter. Do not have as wide a field of view but not too bad.
They do focus much much closer. They told me they are made by Vortex.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=4700
This pair is getting good reviews from birders, but one problem is the relatively narrow field of view. My only criticism. Great for eyeglass wearers. Relatively light.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=3691
Now for my favorites. These are kind of expensive but not outrages. They have a wide field of view and are bright and sharp.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=4449