I second Gail's and Rick's suggestions. Another model that deserves
strong consideration near your price range is the Vortex Diamondback.
But I'd suggest you try before you buy if you can, since different bins
suit different birders better. (For example if you wear glasses, you'll
want to make sure you get bins with enough eye relief.) I'd recommend
spending a bit more than $150 if you can afford it. Most popular
configurations for birders are 8x42, 8x32, 10x42, and 7x42.
Here are some links that will get you started on your own research if
you're so inclined. It includes general info articles and reviews from
some retailers and birders who write for Birdwatcher's Digest:
Index page for a host of useful articles:
http://www.birdwatching.com/optics.html
Picks for various price ranges:
http://www.birdwatching.com/optics/binocularpicks.html
Recent review of mid-priced bins:
http://www.birdwatching.com/optics/2011midpricebins/index.html
Special Deal on Nikon Monarch 3s at popular online Retailer Eagle
Optics: http://www.eagleoptics.com/binoculars/hot-deals?price_max=200
Hope this helps,
Jim Moore
Rockville, MD
On 11/7/2012 7:26 AM, Dean Mahlstedt wrote:
> I am currently looking for a new pair of birding binos and am looking to pay under $150. I currently have a Nikon 10x50 which weren't bought with birding in mind. Although they're good, I'm reading that 8x42's are recommended birding glasses. Does anyone have any suggestions about a brand, etc.?
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> Thanks!
> Dean
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