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    DDOptics binoculars for birdwatching

    Lol I bought a pair of Kowa BDII 6.5X32 This year for hunting hardwoods. Now i'm addicted to a large field of view. That's a pretty impressive little bino for the price as well. I preferred it over the much more expensive Genesis 8x33 and Zeiss Conquest HD 8X32 After testing all 3 in the...
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    DDOptics binoculars for birdwatching

    I'm just surprised they have not got much attention at that price point. It's a great buy under $600 I have determined i will have to spend a real chunk of money to really get a jump on them. I usually take at least one pretty good fall each year in the mountains and not sure i want a $3k set...
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    DDOptics binoculars for birdwatching

    I can tell you the Alpen Teton Abbe 8x42 is a heck of a buy at $550 I have 0 things i dislike about mine. Was concerned with weight but the 28oz is so well balanced you don't even notice, eye cups are solid, focus wheel perfect, they perform well in all conditions from bright and sunny to...
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    DDOptics binoculars for birdwatching

    I have a pair of Alpen Teton 8x42 with Ak prisms. I have hunted 2 seasons now with them. They can be found new for around $550. I have tried several more expensive binos since I bought these and have yet to beat them.
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    Opticron Aurora 8x42 vs alpha(ish) 8x42s - anything given away in optical quality?

    Thanks for the input. I was close to buying a pair but I can not and will not deal with a bino with a poor focuser no matter how good the glass is. No reason for a $1k binocular not to have a silky smooth focus wheel. Heck I’ve had cheap pairs that have smooth focus. I sent my last pair of Zeiss...
  6. Alpen Teton ED HD Abbe

    Reply to a question by 'Bphunter53' on the item 'Alpen Teton ED HD Abbe'

    Sorry, just now seeing this. I still have yet to find a pair of Binos to displace my Teton 8x42. I'm thinking im going to have to make a big jump to the NL Pure or Zeiss SF But even then i don't think they can beat them by much and they are super expensive.
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    Should I keep a pair of Nikon Monarch M7 that was shipped with zero protection?

    Nikon took a step back with the m7 imo. I Prefer both the monarch 5 and 7 over the m7. If you want to stick with nikon i would go with the monarch 7 for its larger field of view than the 5. If you want a true upgrade go to optics planet and buy the Alpen Teton ED HD For $499 I have the 8x42...
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    Zeiss Victory T FL 8X42 Value

    Thanks ! Not alot for sale online. The only 8x42 on ebay besides mine is priced at $1,599 plus shipping and the 8x32 and 7x42 are priced from $1,700 to $2,000 all these prices seem too high for these. I have mine listed for $1,399 but may come down some if they don't sell soon. If mine were...
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    Zeiss Victory T FL 8X42 Value

    Have a pair of 8x42 T FL in awesome condition with perfect glass and curious about the value. These were made on may 22 2007 verified by Zeiss with serial # so they have the lotutec coating. Just curious how to price them. There are a few on ebay but only 1 8x42 and it is priced at $1,600 and...
  10. Zeiss Victory T FL 8X42 Value ?

    Zeiss Victory T FL 8X42 Value ?

    I have a super clean set of Victory T FL 8X42 And wondering what a fair selling price is ? The glass is perfect and they look close to new. These were made may 22 2007 according to Zeiss verified by serial # so they are the updated lotutec coating model.
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    Binocular upgrade

    Im pretty sure my Wife is glad we don't have such a store like that around here. Lol I would probably try to work there part time on the wknd : )
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    Binocular upgrade

    I really don't see much on the Noctivid. May have to check them out. There are no real optics dealers in my area so i have to read alot of reviews and just order over and over and see for myself. My personal experience seems to differ from expert reviews at times. Lol If you could mail me the...
  13. Alpen Teton ED HD Abbe

    Alpen Teton ED HD Abbe

    Not sure why these have had no attention but as a bino junkie i have owned way too many binoculars in the $300- $2000 Range and have yet to beat these. I bought the 8x42 Teton Abbe(newest model Teton) last year on sale for $499 I was intrigued by the Abbe prism as so far my favorite binos have...
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    Binocular upgrade

    Thank you ! My Wife and friends think i have a serious problem with my binocular obsession so this is my therapy group. Lol
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    Binocular upgrade

    They are impressive ! Since my post i purchased a set of Alphas. I bought some mint Zeiss T FL 8x42 With the updated Lotutec coating. I love the balance and flat field. As nice as they are and some will say i'm crazy but the Alpen Teton ED HD Abbe edge them in brightness, resolution, color...
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