Best 12x binoculars on a budget...

Moosestock · May 1, 2007

I would Love to hear your opinions as to what are the best 12x optics at a reasonable price that would have a wide field of view for scanning for Bucks as a long distance? Thanks for your input......Les

D13er · May 1, 2007

no such thing.......

JB

Moosestock · May 1, 2007

OK....then, what is the best in any regard????....Thanks again.........Les

bigmoosie · May 1, 2007

Leica Ultravid 12x50 about $2000, but very nice.

Torch · May 2, 2007

Vortex Razors 12x50 $850.00. Check them out, they are impressive.

COLO3D · May 2, 2007

I have the Brunton 11x45's, they retail for around $450, they are also available in 15x for around the same price.

CDN · May 2, 2007

LAST EDITED ON May-02-07 AT 11:57PM (MST)[p]For what you want to do with them and budget being a factor the best choice would be the Nikon Monarch PC 12x56 ATB for around $430. I am a believer in buying the best glass you can afford. So if can't afford the Leica Ultravid 12x50 for around $2000 then the Nikon's will do just fine. Use a good tripod w/ a smooth head and you will be as effective as anybody else on the mountain.

gr8fuldoug · May 3, 2007

Les, Check out the Minox 12x52's. Very nice glass....

http://www.minox.com/index.php?id=141&L=1

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62129

If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
212-753-5128
[email protected]
www.cameralandny.com

Bob D. · May 3, 2007

There's a good review of both 12x and 15x binos here:

http://www.24hourcampfire.com

Moosestock · May 4, 2007

I greatly appreciate all the information and now I have some good ideas to check out....thanks to all.....Les

azscouter · May 4, 2007

For the money the 12x56 Nikon Monarchs are a great pair of binos. I wouldnt say they are swarovski or leica good but for the money they cannot be beat at $429.99

Moosestock · May 5, 2007

Do the Nikon's have a good field of view when scanning for game? They sound like a great option for my budget if they do..........Thanks again for all the great input........Les

azscouter · May 6, 2007

The Nikon Monarch 12x56's have a 288 ft. field of view at 1000 yards compared to the leica ulravid 12x50 that have a 300 ft. field of view at 1000 yards. I have only glassed with the monarchs once for javelina and I really liked them. They had a really bright crisp image for the money and I was able to pick up animals easily.