How Many Pairs of Binoculars do you Have? (2 Viewers)

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Two pairs. The Swarovski Swarovision 8x32 SV and the 10x50 SV.

 

[Hav]

zeiss 8X30B dialyt.10X40B dialyt,Zeiss mono 3X12, diascope 65T*, leica: Utravid 10X 25,monovid 8X20, pentax VM ,and more than 40 PCS of nikon, canon,pentax ,minalta etc

 

[edwincjones]

I currently have 10 pair from 25-100mm, 2.1-37X.
I have bought a total of around 2 dozen,
but do not keep if I am not using.

edj

 

[Richard D]

I just saw Dennis's response at the top of the page and realised what an old thread this is

Three pairs (unless you count old unused ones lurking in a cupboard that I've not got round to passing on) - a 7x50 an 8x25 and a 10x40. I don't currently feel the need for any more but each has a distinct primary usage.

 

[A2GG]

My post from 2013 lists 5 binos ... jeez.

I have just 1 now; Nikon MHG 8x30

I plan to buy one more binocular eventually.

 

[CharleyBird]

My post from 2013 lists 5 binos ... jeez.

I have just 1 now; Nikon MHG 8x30

I plan to buy one more binocular eventually.

Beth, what would your second likely be and why? Even smaller and lighter?

 

[Ratal]

Zeiss 8x25 which I adore, and Opticron Aurora 8x42 which I would never, ever sell as I know without doubt I'd have instant seller's remorse.

Oh and back up is still my well travelled Sightron blue sky 8x32 for emergencies

 

[Mike Crawley]

4

Best - 10x42 Swarovski EL
Car - 10x42 Hawke Nature Trek
Kitchen - 8x32 Hawke Endurance ED
Pocket - 8x25 Hawke Endurance ED

 

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Here are my current loves. I change binoculars more often than I change my socks, so these could differ by the time you read this.

Swarovski NL 10x32
Leica Noctivid (Green) 8x42
Nikon E2 8x30
Maven CM1 8x32 Monocular

 

[A2GG]

Beth, what would your second likely be and why? Even smaller and lighter?

No, I don't want to go smaller than 30mm.
I'd like a 8x32 for a little more comfort with eyeglasses, but I don't feel too excited about anything out there now.
I'd like to stay around the 1k price range. I'd prefer 8x32, but it's possible I may end up with another 8x30.
I hope to see a few interesting new bins come out in the next year or two. I hope the wait isn't too long.

 

[Thotmosis]

Just seven binoculars:

Leica Ultravid 10x25 BL
Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD
Leica Duovid 8-12x42
Swarovski Habicht 10x40 GA
Swift Audubon HR/5 10x50 FMC
Swift Audubon HR/5 8.5x44 MC
Zeiss 15x60 BGAT

 

[fazalmajid]

Too many. In reverse chronological order:

1. Leica Retrovid 10x40
2. Kite APC 16x42 Stabilized
3. Swarovski NL Pure 8x42
4. Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25
5. Canon 10x42L IS
6. Nikon 7x15M CF
7. Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Swarovision
8. Zeiss Victory HT 8x42
9. Leica Ultravid 8x42 BL
10. Leica Ultravid 8x20 BL
11. Leica Ultravid 10x50 BR
12. Leica Trinovid 8x20 BC
13. Canon 7x17 FC

A few of these are on loan to relatives.

 

[dries1]

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fazalmajid you need one more to get to 14, 13 is not a good number to have.

 

[quincy88]

I own a few really nice pairs of binoculars. I like binoculars a lot. My collection:
1. CL Pocket 8x25
2. Ultravid 7x42
3. Monarch 7 8x42
4. NL 10x42
5. SLC 15x56
My partner also owns two pairs of Ultravids (10x25 & 8x32).
I think I own enough. If I were to get another pair I think I would be compelled to sell one of these.

 

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Too many. In reverse chronological order:

1. Leica Retrovid 10x40
2. Kite APC 16x42 Stabilized
3. Swarovski NL Pure 8x42
4. Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25
5. Canon 10x42L IS
6. Nikon 7x15M CF
7. Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Swarovision
8. Zeiss Victory HT 8x42
9. Leica Ultravid 8x42 BL
10. Leica Ultravid 8x20 BL
11. Leica Ultravid 10x50 BR
12. Leica Trinovid 8x20 BC
13. Canon 7x17 FC

A few of these are on loan to relatives.

Don't let your wife see this post!

 

[Prestdj]

2 pairs both bausch and lomb elites from the 90s 8 x 42 and 10 x 42 love them, i have more scopes

 

[dorubird]

I already have too many and I don't want to collect them but use them! I currently have 9 pair and I don't need any more, maybe I'll sell some of them!

POCKET SIZE for unexpected situations just in case
Leica Trinovid BCA 8x20
Leica Trinovid BCA 10x25
Zeiss Victory Pocket 8x25

COMPACT SIZE grab and go
Nikon Monarch HG 8x30
Nikon E2 8x30
Nikon E 7x35

MEDIUM SIZE all around, birding etc
Zeiss Victory SF 10x42

BIG and VERY BIG SIZE for astronomy
APM ED APO 16x70
APM 28x110

If I were to stay with less bino I would stay with the bold ones

 

[CharleyBird]

No, I don't want to go smaller than 30mm.
I'd like a 8x32 for a little more comfort with eyeglasses, but I don't feel too excited about anything out there now.
I'd like to stay around the 1k price range. I'd prefer 8x32, but it's possible I may end up with another 8x30.
I hope to see a few interesting new bins come out in the next year or two. I hope the wait isn't too long.

I have a dozen or so binoculars with the Nikon 8x30 E2 smallest, so perhaps we have a similar size threshhold.
I've been 'on the wagon' for nearly a year, but if I followed your example and sold all (eek) but one, I'd keep a 7x42uv+.

 

[Rg548]

Zeiss 8x25 which I adore, and Opticron Aurora 8x42 which I would never, ever sell as I know without doubt I'd have instant seller's remorse.

Oh and back up is still my well travelled Sightron blue sky 8x32 for emergencies

What's so good about the Aurora's..... just interested, you obviously really rate them.

 

[Rg548]

Only 2 Bins....

Swaro CL 8x25
Zeiss Victory FL 8x56 T*