Binocular recommendation

[Brian.243]

I am ready to upgrade my binoculars
I want to stay with 10x40s and a budget of 1500 dollars
I am currently thinking the Kowa Genesis or the Zeiss SFL
Any one have experience with either of these or another recommendation in my budget
Thanks
Brian

 

[pilar]

I’m a tried and true Steiner binoculars user
As a boat captain and hunter nothing beats a Steiner. Imo

https://www.steiner-optics.com/sites/default/files/content/downloads/2024-03/Steiner%20M1050r%20User%20Manuel.pdf

 

[jnmullins]

I have a set of Kowa Genesis 10.5x44 and they are excellent binoculars. I can’t tell a difference between them and Swarovski SLC, and they are slightly better than my Meopta Meopro Air 10x40s. I recently picked up some Zeiss Conquest 8x32, and I’m very impressed with them, so the SFL should be even better.

 

[Nyati]

Also a Steiner user.

 

[deewayne2003]

I was recently faced with the same issue….

I went Leica 10x40 and couldn’t be happier.

 

[Brian.243]

Which model leicas did you go with?

 

[coreydb]

Good quality binos with low cost are the Vortex, Leupold and Redfield lines. Leica and Swarovski are top notch, along with the price tags, but you will never want or need another pair for the rest of your life.

 

[deewayne2003]

Which model leicas did you go with?

Leica Trinovid HD....

FYI - If you are not in a hurry to buy, then I would hold off and watch the classifieds on this forum.

I missed out on a pair of Swarovski that sold for 50% of new purchase price; I ended up buying my Leicas off of Ebay from a bird watcher who bought them for a particular trip and then sold them.

 

[UKHunter]

You’re probably best off buying good condition 2nd hand from the likes of Zeiss, Lecia, swaro

 

[steve white]

Zeiss FL (not too old) with their Abbe-Koenig lenses probably can't be beat in optical performance--and the size you are talking about don't weigh all that much. I have the 8x56 and they are a brick, but I don't care, I'm purely out for performance.

 

[FlowHamed18]

As an Austrian I have to mention Kahles.

Excellent quality for a reasonable price

KAHLES: Binoculars

www.kahles.at