Keith oakey Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Hi All i know this this has probably been asked before but i am looking for a not stupid money binoculars to keep in the truck for mainly pigeon recon. Like the sound / reviews for the Vortex diamondback do I get the 8x42, 10x42 or go for the 10x50. your opinions would be much appreciated, I'm an old *** at 65 so eyes not what they used to be cheers Smokey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Yes it has been asked before! Go and do the rounds of your local charity shops, they often have some reasonable glasses at reasonable prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) I have a pair of 10/50 diamondbacks I use for stalking, can’t fault them, my old mince pies aren’t what they were, very clear optics go with the larger size also lifetime warranty can’t be bad Edited October 2, 2019 by alan123shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith oakey Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Yes it has been asked before! Go and do the rounds of your local charity shops, they often have some reasonable glasses at reasonable prices. Cheers Tightchoke Cheers Alan 10 minutes ago, alan123shooting said: I have a pair of 10/50 diamondbacks I use for stalking, can’t fault them, my old mince pies aren’t what they were, very clear optics go with the larger size also lifetime warranty can’t be bad Cheers Alan 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Look at the Opticron range, crackin binos and after sales service is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Hawke Nature Trek are excellent and carry a lifetime warranty. Around the £100 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Hawke definitely. I purchased a pair for my wife and they are certainly as good if not better than my Swarovkis at a third the price. Good back up warranty which we have never required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Minnox worth a look in 8x40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 A few points; For low light, bigger objective (front) lens allows more light as in say 8 x 50, the underlined figure being the objective size. For normal daylight use, 8 x 40 will be just as good and lighter to carry, but at dawn, or dusk, 8 x 50 will be slightly better. The difference in magnification between 8 x and 10 x is slight - and I prefer the wider field of view given by 8 x. If you wear glasses and intend to wear them using the binos, - you need a binocular with decent 'eye relief'. This is the distance from the eyepiece to the actual eye. Less than about 15mm doesn't work well with glasses. Easiest way is to try them. Not enough eye relief restricts the field of view (try moving the binoculars slightly away from the eye and you will see what I mean). As has been said, second hand and charity shops can give excellent value. My personal choice for everyday is a high quality 8 x 20 as they are so light to carry, pocketable and convenient, but 8 x 32, or 8 x 40 would be other choices. I would only go to 8 (or 10) x 50 if I needed low light capability. (I have a pair of very good 10 x 50s I hardly ever use as they are heavy and mainly unnecessary). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 For searching I prefer 7 x 50. Massive field of view, great depth of field and superb light gathering. For studying objects 8 x plus. Helios do good reseasonably priced knockabouts with good optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I bought these cheapies for watching pigeons and to keep in the truck there pretty robust https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163734644534 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 17 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Yes it has been asked before! Go and do the rounds of your local charity shops, they often have some reasonable glasses at reasonable prices. hello, just about right TT my last pair were 1970s made in japan £5, could have bought 3 pairs on Oxford market today a fiver each, not the best glass but good enough to have decoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 23 hours ago, Keith oakey said: Cheers Tightchoke Cheers Alan Cheers Alan 123 You are most welcome as a foot note, if you go for the 10x50 I use a harness that way they are not dangling about when your not in the vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith oakey Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) Many thanks for all the replies, decided on Vortex 10x42 in the end cheers Edited October 5, 2019 by Keith oakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Well done, you will not be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baikel man Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Yep i got some tasco bins from a charity shop 2 weeks since for fiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith oakey Posted October 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 5 October 2019 at 20:41, alan123shooting said: Well done, you will not be disappointed. Hi Alan 123 Binoculars arrived Friday tried them out yesterday as you said I am definanely not disappointed I am well happy with them. many thanks for recommending them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 You are most welcome Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmo Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Sportsman are selling minox 8x42 for £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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