Steelhead31

I have about $200 to spend, and need some suggestions. I am moving toArizona next monthy, so these will be a necessity. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

r33h

I have the Nikon Action 10-22X50 and I love them. They are super clear, zoom up to a power of 22 and don't cost a lot. When I bought mine, I paid around $175, but I think they are around $100 now. Very clear binocs for the price. I am able to see deer before there is any light in the sky in an open wheat field that I hunt (I can't see the deer with only my eyes). For the price and quality, hard to beat these. They also make a non-zooming (which a buddy of mine got after playing with mine).

AlexBaldwin07

i would have to agree Nikon Action 10-22X50 are a good choice. They are crispy clear and they range from $130 price range save you70 bucks. Like he said price matches quality equals a hell of a deal. You can pick them up from OpticsBestbuy.combut if you want information on more nikon products i found this neat site i refer to all the time. NIKON INFORMATION

StillHunter90

Any Nikon in that price range should be a good choice. Stay away from the small compacts.

IL-Cornfed

You are seriously limiting yourself with a budget that low. Honestly, for only $200 it is going to be extremely hard to find even decent glass. I would also strongly disagree with the folks above who are suggesting the 'el cheapo varibles..... WOW would they be a joke if you had to actually use them much! I would strongly suggest staying away from them! The best cheaper optic in the Nikon line would be to the Monarch series and I would opt for the 10x42, especially if it's a state like AZ where you'll be using them a LOT.

I will stress, buy the absolute best glass you can afford. If that means saving up for a year of so instead of running right out and buying something cheap that you'll soon be looking to replace once you spend a few hours behind them! Beware of glassing that hot dry desert landscape.... it will kill your eyes through cheap glass! Good luck

r33h

To each his own I guess...I have the Nikon Action Zoomable binocs and I use them in west Texas (dry, hot wide open land) and I have no problems with them or my eyes hurting. Great pair of binocs in my opinion.

Kevin1970

I use Leupold Wind River 10x42 and love em...let in a ton of light, crisp, weatherproof, shockproof, fogproof, etc. Great binos for price, so I might recommend on the less expensive end of Leupold binos, consider the 8x32 wind river binos.

AndrewD2007

I would have to agree with the majority and go with Nikon. I think it will fit your budget situation but, after you save money or have more money i would get a better quality glass. Give them a shot !!!!

opticsbestbuy

I would suggest to take a look at VortexBinoculars - really high quality at affordable price.

AlexBaldwin07

I looked at that Vortex razor and was really amazed. I didn't think the glass would be that high quality. I was think about purchasing it when i get enough money saved up.