Best Low Level Light Binos At Dusk
We've seen a few topics lately about this but they are geared towards low price (under $100) or some other limitation. this topic is intended to identify what really works well in low light, defined as that first half hour of legal shooting time AFTER sunset (legal in CA anyway).
There are a few dozen regulars who post here and share their invaluable information and personal experiences--you know who you are. For that select group of experts here at HNI, please consider contributing your experience and expertise in answering the following bino questions on binos you've personally used:
1. Rank the top 5 or 10 low light binoculars from best to worst.
2. Have you found any significant difference in low light gathering ability between 30mm, 40-42mm, 50 and 56mm objective lenses?
3. Have you noticed any lesser low light gathering ability in different magnification levels?
4. What do you think are the "best in class" binos for low light at the following price points?
--Under $100
--Under $250
--Under$500
--Under $1,000
--Over$1000
5. Are there any brands you highly recommend or any that you don't?
6. Anything else that's important to know, i.e. lens coatings, etc.?