Best Low value Binoculars
 

What up guys! I'm looking to get some new binoculars but I don't have the money at the moment to spend more than $100 on some. Can someone tell me a very clear, durable, and low cost binocular that they use?

nope, I cannot. this is just my opinion but in that price range,I do not believe it is possible to get a new pair that is worth owning. you might try e-bay, might be possible to get a higher quality pair, used.

Use the price point you are looking for here.

.................and read all of the reviews !

http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html

Nikon 8246 Aculon A211 10x42 Binoculars. Not to bad for the price. a little bigger than I want to carry around but I have buddies who use them. 83.69 before tax at walmart.com

I have owned and used binoculars that cost $100 or less and have never been that impressed with the quality. They would typically suck in low light (a lot of great hunting happens then), be a little harder to get a sharp focus on overcast or foggy days and sometimes weren't bright enough in heavier brush or trees.

A buddy of mine received a pair of Redfield binoculars (I think it was the Rebel model) for a thank you gift a couple years ago. He was impressed with the quality during daylight and at low-light. They were well built and seemed like they would last (he still has them). They seem to go for around $150 nowadays although I think they were on some kind of sale back then for around $125. I tested them in evening low light on a deer hunting trip and was very impressed.

It's your money and only you know how long it would take to save a little bit more (up to $150 or so). If you're able to do so, it would likely end up in you being able to buy a surprisingly good pair of binos (much better than a $100 model) that you would use for a long time and feel like you got your money's worth.

Hopefully this helps some. Let us know how it works out.

I can do you one better than that.

I use some really high dollar optics. But I keep these in the truck for bang a rounds and for 3 D shoots. Great optics for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Kaspa-8...ds=Weaver+8x42

$80 bucks you can do far worse.

Nikon has a pair of 10x25s that are very clear are great for both archer and rifle hunting. Especially when matched up with a set of Crooked River or similar straps.

Agree, the Nikon Travelite series are very nice compacts for the $. Nikon compacts

I know you can spend more $ and get better, but for the $...imo, they are hard to beat. I have 2 pairs, one is 10+yrs old. They are crisp, clear, super easy to use & focus.
Most people say that you HAVE to spend alot of $ to get something worth using, I'll disagree. Of course the more you spend the better you typically get, but that doesn't mean that anything less than expensive is junk.

I have a pair of $400 Nikons that are super nice - obviously better than my compacts. The majority of the time I end up taking my compacts. Sure, you suffer a little at low light (as with any compact)...but I really like the compactness of them, and I don't feel like I lose much of anything using them. It fits my hunting style much better overall and I use them for bow, ML, & rifle. I prefer the 8x25 model, as it gives a tad more in low light than 10x or 12x, albeit probably not much.

Now, one thing I will say... these are miles ahead of the super cheapos (ie: $19-39 binos - tasco, bushnell, simmons, etc). I have had a couple pairs of those that have been given to my kids by non-hunting family members over the years, and they ain't worth a crap. Almost impossible to use.

My buddy bought a Leupold compact last year, it was pretty nice too. Similar to the Nikon's and about the same price point. I can't remember what the name was.

Low value?? I use 10X25 Tascos that I paid less then $10 for a couple of years ago. They do not compare with the Nikons and Redfields but they work OK for me. If you want better then save the $90 left over and add to it until you have enough. Meanwhile, you have something to use--which is a whole lot better then nothing. If you break them or lose them it is no big loss.

THey had demos in of these right around $100 a while ago, keep an eye on them (also a pretty good sale anyway). I'd look for some used older Nikon ATBs or anything from Vortex, since the warranty is transferrable.

There is little difference between low value and low quality when it comes to optics. You would be better off waiting and saving you money for a decent pair of binos then to get poor quality and then have to get another pair when you realize low price in optics usually equates to low quality

......... and there you have it ! :wave:

Leupold Yosemite 6×30 (BX-1) binocs seem to get very good reviews, right around $100. An online reviewer whose opinion I value says they are the only sub-$100 binocs he would recommend.

The Leupold Yosemite are a really good pair of binos for not a lot of money. I just bought a small pair of Cabelas Outfiittet Binos that I have been really impressed with. I think they were a little more than $150 but not much.

Someone on Ebay is selling new Weaver Kaspa 10X42's for around $55 delivered. If I wanted some decent glass relatively cheap I would go that route. I looked at a set in a store, they seemed good to me.

My son has some Leupold Yosemite in 8X30, he likes them.

Just bought my daughter her first pair for her birthday.

Vortex vanquish 8x26 but they also come in 10x26 they are right on your price mark.

If someday you decide to upgrade these are still handy little binos to have around.

Another vote for the Leupold Yosemite. Look way clearer than the Nikon prostaff and Redfield and have fully multi coated lenses. they were just as clear as the Vortex Diamondback but 130 dollars cheaper.

Yet another vote for the Yosemite.....relatively great bino for (relatively) cheap...I've got the 8x....light and durable as well.....I use them mostly for bow hunting or when I know I'm going to be hiking a long way and need as little weight as possible

That brings up a point that really should be discussed more.

The Yosemite binos are Porro prism while the diamondback binos are roof prism. You will almost always get clearer optics in porro prism assuming all else is equal or equal clarity from porro prism for half the price as roof prism. Vortex also makes a $100ish pair of porro prism binos but I have not looked through them or the Yosemite binos.

A quick google search will give you lots of comparison. Just google "Vortex raptor VS Leupold Yosemite"

My guess is you will find reviews going both ways with a slight edge to the vortex. I would also guess the overall build is better on the Yosemite and the glass better in the Vortex.

The bird watching forums will give you lots better information than hunting forums probably.

Anyway porro prism binos will probably always be a better bang for your buck than roof prism whether you are comparing Leupold VS Vortex , Leupold VS Leupold , or Vortex VS Vortex etc. Roof prism simply cost more than Porro prism.

Got a pair of Leupold Yosmite's last year, 8X seem pretty good to me. About $90