Steiner 8x30 Predator Binoculars?

[TCdeerman]

High all, I am new here. I have lurked here for some time, just havent posted up. This is an awesome board and I hope to be able to contribute in some positive ways. As for nowI am learning alot from you fine folks.


I have a pair of compact Leupold Wind River binoculars right now and I am looking at something with a little more light gathering capabilities. I can see a good bit later with my scope than my binoculars. Have any of you got these Steiner 8x30s?





If so how do you like them?



Any other models you guys like?


I was also considering the smaller 10x24 or 26 (cant rememeber which they had at the store) but these were so light its hard not to consider getting them instead.

Thanks!

[Dan in Alaska]

For good light gathering ability, you should stay away from compact models, no matter the brand. A set of 10x25's will always be dim in comparison to larger models.

I have a set of 8x30 Steiner Military/Marine Binocs. I don't like them. The individual focus is a pain, and they don't seem very clear to me. When I bought them, I got them dirt cheap with an employee discount, so I guess I shouldn't complain too much.

I am currently looking for a quality set of binoculars, and I'm not even considering any model of Steiners. In the $300 range, the Nikon Monarchs 8x42's are tough to beat. I will probably end up spending a little more and get a set of Minox HG 8x43's or 10x43's.