kier Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) I need a pair of binoculars but with only about £100 to spend what do I buy im happy with second hand but there lots of new ones under£100 are they any good looking for perhaps 10 x 50 area any guidance here, main criteria is a sharp picture thanks in advance Edited May 24, 2020 by kier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 The Hawke Nature Trek 8x42 are superb and carry a lifetime, no fault guarantee. Priced around £130 and excellent quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 10 x 50 are a big old unit. What do you want them for? Besides seeing things far away 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: The Hawke Nature Trek 8x42 are superb and carry a lifetime, no fault guarantee. Priced around £130 and excellent quality. Perfect for you. These Hawke Nature Trek are excellent. As said above by waherboy 10x50s are going to be large binos. I have a pair and they are OK for sitting in a static location, high seat or ground blind but to be honest mine rarely get taken out these days because I pinch my wife's Hawke 8x42, even though I have a pair of Swafs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Agree with nature trek, although vantage are on offer at uttings for 59 quid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Minnox 8x40 s at about your price range if you shop around and very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kier Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 33 minutes ago, washerboy said: 10 x 50 are a big old unit. What do you want them for? Besides seeing things far away 😂😂 tree house shooting spotting and watching my bees from kitchen window I am a bit worried about size and weight though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzyvilla Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 I have a pair of 8x42 Barr and stroud. I think they were around £80. Good clear image and rugged enough. I would highly recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 I bought 10x50 Steiner for the window cill excellent but not if you have to carry them. 8x40 should be the aim if you will be out and about with them. Plenty os S/H stuff on e bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kier Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 thanks for all advice looks like a 10 /50 for the kitchen window cill and a 8/40 for field/hide ,will be looking on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGS Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Sportsman were doing a Minix deal the other week so may be worth checking on their site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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