New 10x42s wanted. But which ones? (1 Viewer)

[sudynim]

Hi all,

I'm new to the sub (but been reading for quite some time though).

I'm wanting to buy some 10x42 binos but don't know which. I'm currently using an old pair of viking azura things... They are terrible not great (no offense to anyone!). They're around 650 grams in weight. Are there any 10x42s that are good quality and lighter or around this weight? I have a max budget of £800.
The only ones I've managed to try in person are the Zeiss terra ed, but at 725g they're too heavy for me (I'm quite a petite woman).

I was looking at the Nikon M7 or HG, but many of you on here don't seem to rate them, so that's kind of put me off them.
I'm in the UK. Does anyone know any good shops to actually try them too? Bonus points if it's in Yorkshire!!

Thanks ; )

 

[beacon hill]

Hi all,

I'm new to the sub (but been reading for quite some time though).

I'm wanting to buy some 10x42 binos but don't know which. I'm currently using an old pair of viking azura things... They are terrible not great (no offense to anyone!). They're around 650 grams in weight. Are there any 10x42s that are good quality and lighter or around this weight? I have a max budget of £800.
The only ones I've managed to try in person are the Zeiss terra ed, but at 725g they're too heavy for me (I'm quite a petite woman).

I was looking at the Nikon M7 or HG, but many of you on here don't seem to rate them, so that's kind of put me off them.
I'm in the UK. Does anyone know any good shops to actually try them too? Bonus points if it's in Yorkshire!!

Thanks ; )

Unsure if this is allowed. But our optics weekends are South bank of the Humber

 

[sudynim]

Unsure if this is allowed. But our optics weekends are South bank of the Humber

When's the next one? And whereabouts? Most useful! Thank you ; )

 

[KC Foggin]

Can't help you with your Bin question but I would like to wish you a warm welcome

 

[sudynim]

Thank you ; )

It's a very informative forum! I've learnt loads about bird watching from here!

 

[dorubird]

Hi, welcome!
My opinion is that Nikon M7 10x42 is much better than this Terra 10x42 anyway.
I recommend Nikon HG 10x42 it is small and light and very good optics!
There would also be Zeiss Conquest and Leica Trinovid, but they are heavier (around 750g) and over £800

 

[dries1]

Hi all,

I'm new to the sub (but been reading for quite some time though).

I'm wanting to buy some 10x42 binos but don't know which. I'm currently using an old pair of viking azura things... They are terrible not great (no offense to anyone!). They're around 650 grams in weight. Are there any 10x42s that are good quality and lighter or around this weight? I have a max budget of £800.
The only ones I've managed to try in person are the Zeiss terra ed, but at 725g they're too heavy for me (I'm quite a petite woman).

I was looking at the Nikon M7 or HG, but many of you on here don't seem to rate them, so that's kind of put me off them.
I'm in the UK. Does anyone know any good shops to actually try them too? Bonus points if it's in Yorkshire!!

Thanks ; )

Take a look at the Swarovski 10X42 SLC for sale in the classifieds, in your price range.

 

[hgalbraith1949]

if you want to expand your horizons some, try the 10x32 Zeiss SFs. The are optically better than any other modern Zeiss bins that I have used and are LIGHT (about 21 ounces). A good review from Roger Vine can be obtained from searching Bird Forum.

 

[sudynim]

if you want to expand your horizons some, try the 10x32 Zeiss SFs. The are optically better than any other modern Zeiss bins that I have used and are LIGHT (about 21 ounces). A good review from Roger Vine can be obtained from searching Bird Forum.

Thanks but I really want 10x42 as doing long open distance mostly.

 

[beacon hill]

When's the next one? And whereabouts? Most useful! Thank you ; )

See the links at bottom of my posts. You would be amazed how many people come looking for
10x42 and walk away with 8x42. They find they pick out just as much detail + wider view and
easier to hand hold.

 

[sudynim]

Anyone know any shops in England (preferably in north England) where I could try some of these out?

 

[normjackson]

London Camera Exchange Lincoln might be best bet to compare those two Nikon models.
Maybe another model to consider trying out for your primary use, if haven't already done so, is the Canon 12x36 IS III. This might be worth a try :

Canon 48HR Test Drive Binoculars | Next Day UK Delivery | Clifton Cameras

Test drive Canon Binoculars for 48 hours! What better way to see if they're right for you!

www.cliftoncameras.co.uk

 

[beacon hill]

London Camera Exchange Lincoln might be best bet to compare those two Nikon models.
Maybe another model to consider trying out for your primary use, if haven't already done so, is the Canon 12x36 IS III. This might be worth a try :

Canon 48HR Test Drive Binoculars | Next Day UK Delivery | Clifton Cameras

Test drive Canon Binoculars for 48 hours! What better way to see if they're right for you!

www.cliftoncameras.co.uk

That`s another 40 mile drive each way for the first poster. We often get customers from Lincoln
despite LCE being on their doorstep and knowing they are there. Says something about our open days I guess

 

[sudynim]

London Camera Exchange Lincoln might be best bet to compare those two Nikon models.
Maybe another model to consider trying out for your primary use, if haven't already done so, is the Canon 12x36 IS III. This might be worth a try :

Canon 48HR Test Drive Binoculars | Next Day UK Delivery | Clifton Cameras

Test drive Canon Binoculars for 48 hours! What better way to see if they're right for you!

www.cliftoncameras.co.uk

Oooh brill thank you for this! May have to take a trip. 😊

 

[sudynim]

That`s another 40 mile drive each way for the first poster. We often get customers from Lincoln
despite LCE being on their doorstep and knowing they are there. Says something about our open days I guess

Where and when is your next open day as I'm wanting to come along to this too!

 

[Trinovid]

I'm wanting to buy some 10x42 binos but don't know which...around 650 grams in weight. Are there any 10x42s that are good quality and lighter or around this weight? I have a max budget of £800.

No idea what pricing would be over there but the Vortex Viper 10x42 HD is about 680 grams and they're the first Vortex I liked enough to buy. Here's a simple review someone did on them.

 

[sudynim]

No idea what pricing would be over there but the Vortex Viper 10x42 HD is about 680 grams and they're the first Vortex I liked enough to buy. Here's a simple review someone did on them.

Thank you. I was looking at the viper and the razor TBF but the razor is a little expensive for me. The viper has many good reviews so I'd definitely want to have a look at that too if poss.

 

[beacon hill]

Where and when is your next open day as I'm wanting to come along to this too!

Details in my sig at the bottom of every post

 

[PatR]

Sadly the trouble with 10x42 bino's is weight and the 725g you alluded to as on the heavy side is very much in the ball park for that size.

If you are hell bent on 10x but could consider 32mm, I would have a close look at the GPO bino's. The Passion ED 10x32's are cracking binos and with current discounts, work out around the £340 mark. The GPO 10x42's are equally good and are about £380 but do work out heavier.

I wonder if you have considered IS binoculars? Like you my wife is petite, suffers a bit from handshake and uses the Canon 10x30 II stabilised bino's. They are truly excellent and whilst only 30mm, provide a superb view and, importantly, none of the shake that can occur by the weight and magnification of 10x non-stabilised bino's.

Just a thought for consideration, they are about £450 after a bit of net searching, and I must admit that once that little magic 'on' button is pressed they provide a fantastic, rock steady, view. They weigh 670g.

It is so difficult to recommend particular bino's and as you have mentioned it is best to physically test them if at all possible. I have tried some bino's that have been highly recommended on this excellent forum and unfortunately they either did not fit my face or didn't meet my needs. We are all different!

Good luck in your search!

 

[sudynim]

Details in my sig at the bottom of every post

Probably me being stupid, but I can't see it. There's nothing underneath your posts.