Wanted: Advice on budget binoculars

[gunmad]

Hi everyone just looking for any ideas on budget binoculars
I’m just getting started again and I need a decent and reliable set of budget binoculars will be upgrading in a year or so will probably just keep as a spare set

 

[JMikeyH]

Vortex Diamondback 8x42 can be had second hand for £150 or a bit more if they're very good condition, £220 new. Very good glass for a very competitive price

 

[Klenchblaize]

What is your budget as this significantly influences suggestions?

K

 

[Fair Hill]

You won't go far wrong with a set from Lidl or Aldi to get you started.

 

[T.eddie]

+1 on the vortex diamondback

 

[Mud Stuffin]

Another vote for the Vortex Diamondback

 

[Koenig]

I’ve had a set of 10x50 Vortex Diamondbacks since 2013. I haven’t found anything I like more yet. I’d probably go for 10x42 if I could turn back time 9 years.

 

[Jools]

Another vote for Vortex.

 

[Monarch Country Products]

A biased vote for Vortex also..

Happy to help

Vortex 8x42 HD Diamondback Binoculars (With Glasspak Case)

Also, best warranty in the business

 

[Old melv]

As above vortex for a unbeatable warranty and monarch are great to deal with.
I have barr and stroud binoculars which are great for the price.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Vortex clearly a winner here and rightly so at the price point indicated but if the Op has c£400 to spend he/she should seriously consider looking out for a secondhand pair from one of the so-called Big Three: Zeiss. Leica. Swarovski.

K

 

[gunmad]

What is your budget as this significantly influences suggestions?

K

Hi no more than £250 would prefer to spend less as more money for the upgrade next year

 

[T.eddie]

Also +1 for monarch

 

[gunmad]

Vortex clearly a winner here and rightly so at the price point indicated but if the Op has c£400 to spend he/she should seriously consider looking out for a secondhand pair from one of the so-called Big Three: Zeiss. Leica. Swarovski.

K

Have been keeping a look out for these but most on eBay tend to go for more than that

 

[beebuzz]

I‘ve just got a pair of vortex Diamondback 10 x 42 for living in the car. They fit the hand really well, very clear- great value. They also have a very good guarantee. Monarch (see above, I’ve no connection to them) were great to deal with as well.

 

[HappyHunter]

Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 Binoculars - Grey

Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 Binoculars. If you don't need a ton of magnification but still want to let in a little more light, the BX®-2 Alpine® HD 8x42mm is the perfect optic for the job. It delivers HD performance and enough magnification to identify animals in most scenarios, but is still...

www.uttings.co.uk

Done, and I doubt you'll need to upgrade!

 

[gunmad]

Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 Binoculars - Grey

Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 Binoculars. If you don't need a ton of magnification but still want to let in a little more light, the BX®-2 Alpine® HD 8x42mm is the perfect optic for the job. It delivers HD performance and enough magnification to identify animals in most scenarios, but is still...

www.uttings.co.uk

Done, and I doubt you'll need to upgrade!

I did look at those but hadn’t heard much about many thanks

 

[Shaun Goss]

Hi no more than £250 would prefer to spend less as more money for the upgrade next year

Vortex diamondback. You may not feel the need to upgrade.

 

[Muffin man]

Best budget glass is opticron you won’t find a bad review on em

 

[Fair Hill]

Vortex diamondback. You may not feel the need to upgrade.

Seems to be the general opinion, I'm surprised anyone would think £250 was a good price for budget binoculars.