Another Bino question

aggies1 · Apr 21, 2004

Hey, there has already been said a lot on this topic, but here goes anyway. I am currently in the Market for some new Binocs and I just want to make sure to get the best bino for the price. What is the difference between multi-coated, fully multicoated, and phase coated? Thanks for the help.

manny15 · Apr 21, 2004

good question I'd like to know also, I thought I had my mind made up on the Nikon Now I'm looking at the Leupold Olympics or Pinacle's... thats my price range.......

aggies1 · Apr 21, 2004

Yeah, Here is the information that I have:
Nikon Monarchs- mulit-coated only.
B&L Discoverers- Fully multi-coated, and phase coated
Bushnell Legends- Lens coating technology???
Pentax DCF- Fully multi-coated, and phase coated
Burris Signature- Fully multi-coated, and phase coated
Leupolds- Fully multi-coated, and phase coated
I wish someone could explain what advantages between multi, fully multi and phase??? Let me know if you find out anything else. Thanks.

Foreman4x4 · Apr 21, 2004

Go to www.betterviewdesired.com as I'm sure there's a section that covers the different terminologies used.

_droptine_ · Apr 21, 2004

The coatings are applied to surfaces of the lenses that are in contact with the air. The coatings are to increase the light transmission through the glass as the light comes in from different angles.

Multi-Coated:
means that some, but not all of the air to glass surfaces have some sort of coating on them.

Fully Multi-Coated:
ALL of the air to glass surfaces have some sort of coating on them.

Phase Corrected Coated:
All the coatings are not the same. Without going into the physics of the lightwaves and how they are reflected, Phase correction coating lets more light from all angles through than normal coatings.

So Fully Multi-Coated and Phase corrected coatings together will give you the brightest image.

Now as the $$ of binoculars go up, generally the quality of the coatings and how evenly they were applied gets better.

crazy4muleys · Apr 21, 2004

I was looking at the above posts and noticed a brand of binos left out that I personally think are one of the best at a midrange price. After looking at a bunch of different binos I went with the Smith and Wesson 12x50's. Very clear, outstanding in low light. These binos also come with a lifetime warranty. If they break, take them back to where you purchased them and they are replaced for free. In my opinion, these are a great buy.

manny15 · Apr 21, 2004

well that helps me......

aggies1 · Apr 22, 2004

Thanks, good to get that cleared up! with that said, which bino's would everyone suggest for best pair at the best price?

_droptine_ · Apr 22, 2004

I would suggest these:
http://www.eagleoptics.com/search.asp?q=eagle+optics+ranger+platinum+binoculars

They are pretty good for the money.

cowboyfan · May 4, 2004

ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE MIDPRICED BINOS, i JUST ORDERED A PAIR OF LEUPOLD WINDRIVER OLYMPIC 12X50 FOR 299 FROM RIFLESCOPES.COM WAS 100 CHEAPER THAN CABELAS OR ANYONE ELSE I COULD FIND. They are on the hot buy deals and are the only leupolds on sale but a great deal.

littlebuck · May 4, 2004

has anyone used a pair of the leupold olympic bino's? How do they compair with the high priced stuff?

peregrine · May 5, 2004

I bought a pair of 8x42 olympics last fall. For the money the are an awsome glass. And they claim to have a great warranty. But you get what ya pay for, and I do notice more eye fatigue with them than i did my leicas after exteded periods of glassing. i have not decided yet weather its 700.00 worth of fatigue or not. If i cant stand it I guess I'll get a pair of swaro's.

littlebuck · May 12, 2004

I just got some 12x50 windriver olyimpics deliverd by the ups man. I took the tip from Cowboyfan. $ 299 free shipping. That beats cabelas by over $100 bucks.