Best all around 8x42 for hunting/ fishing?

Eagle Eye · Guest

I am looking for the best pair of somewhat compact binoculars in the 8x42 to 10x42 range that would be good for all around use including surf fishing, boating and sports- Waterproof is a must and a compact size would be great to. Unfortunately my budget is only around $100-150 so the best around those suggestions is appreciated.

Thanks-

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:27 pm Post subject:

Hi

For around $150 we can find you several good binoculars that would be waterproof and a few that would be compact as well. Here are just a few of the binoculars we can recommend.

Minolta 8x25 Activa (a true compact) , http://www.opticsplanet.net/minolta-activadwpxl-8x25-pocket-binoculars.html

Minolta 8x40 Activa (full size, but good), http://www.opticsplanet.net/minolta-8x40-wp-fp.html

Nikon Action Extreme 8x40 (full size, good optics), http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-8x40-action-extreme-binoculars-7238.html

Nikon 8x25 Mountaineer (great compact binocular just under $200), http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-8x25-mountaineer.html

Pentax 8x40 PCF WP, (full size with good eye relief, http://www.opticsplanet.net/noname.html

Pentax UCF WP 10x25 (compact), http://www.opticsplanet.net/pentax-10x25-ucf-wp-binoculars.html
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Guest · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:13 am Post subject:

Thanks so much- What do you have in the 10x magnification? That is primarily what I am interested in.

ranburr · Guest

Your price range is primarily limiting you to very low quality optics that are going to give you some viscous headaches. Save your money and get low-end, but descent bino for around $300.00.

ranburr