Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose? (1 Viewer)

[quincy88]

The swarovski scope ATC 17-40x56.

Having just one: NL 10x32
Having two: NL 10x32 + SLC 8x42
Having three: NL 10x32 + SLC 8x42 + Curio 7x21
Having four: add the EL 12x50

All 4 powers and all needs (for me) covered.
And of course a scope. No need for a bigger one.

Oh wow. All Swarovski. Some good choices in there. Those SLC 42s are something special. I think I like the SLCs better than the NLs or ELs.

 

[quincy88]

Two is tough.
I'd definitely choose a pair of 7s. Either my UVs or FLs. Probably my UVs.
From my existing collection, I'd take my Trinovid 8x50s or my SLC 15s.
I kinda feel like I should compliment my 7s with a pair of 10s, but I don't have a pair of 10s that I'm really crazy about. Come to think of it, I've never had a pair of 10s that I loved. Maybe it is time to try a pair of 10x50s. I'm a big objective lens kind of a guy, so 10x42s never really did it for me.

 

[Thotmosis]

Today, if i could only keep two (from my existing collection):
Leitz 7x35B and Zeiss 15x60 BGAT

OR

Leica Trinovid 7x42 BN and Leica 12x50 HD+

 

[Thotmosis]

From my existing collection, I'd take my Trinovid 8x50s or my SLC 15s.

This two binoculars are on my wishlist, they seem like big fun.

 

[quincy88]

This two binoculars are on my wishlist, they seem like big fun.

Yes! The SLC 15s are one of the best pairs of binoculars on the market. Not real popular amongst birders, but I think they should be. I can hold mine plenty steady enough to use them.
And the 8x50 Trinovids are the most beautiful view of any binocular I have ever used. I bought them cheap from the big auction website kind of on a lark and they quickly became one of my favorite pairs.

 

[Dyrlege]

The swarovski scope ATC 17-40x56.

Having just one: NL 10x32
Having two: NL 10x32 + SLC 8x42
Having three: NL 10x32 + SLC 8x42 + Curio 7x21
Having four: add the EL 12x50

All 4 powers and all needs (for me) covered.
And of course a scope. No need for a bigger one.

Two binos? The Swaro AX and the Curio.
Scope added? ATC.
Per

 

[Rg548]

I don't think it's stopped for him yet!

I might change my 2 and go for the SLC neu 7x42b and maybe an ultravid 8x20.

Ask me again in a year.

What two do you own now William??

 

[William Lewis]

What two do you own now William??

More than 2 unfortunately. The slc 7x42b for birdwatching, Nikon eii 8x30 for walking and birdwatching in summer. Habicht 8x30 if GA for kayaking, bike tours and walking in winter. A 8x20 trinovid and a 10x50 classic carton. They do all get used, the slc most of all.