Binos for Africa

[JimP]

If you are young and do a lot of hunting both here in the US and Africa then buy once cry once. Get the best that you can afford, I was in my mid 60's before I purchased my first pair of Swaro's.

As for the rangefinder in the binoculars, I believe that if you are young enough where you are going to make a lot of good use of it then it makes sense. In February on my javelina hunt in Arizona a friend was talking about getting a new pair of binoculars with the range finder, I asked him just how much he would use it now that his will be 72 this year. He said that he'll just keep on using the separate range finder on his hunts.

Together we had a couple of long talks on just how much longer we'll be able to hunt elk and mule deer here in Colorado plus our hunts each year down in Arizona. We came to the conclusion that we are getting close to that downward spiral.

 

[Longwalker]

Moody, you have received lots of good advice already. My personal favourite that has served me well on my last three safaris is the Swarovski CL companion 8x30. Easy to use one handed, clear image and not too powerful. Good value for the money. I changed out the carry strap for a longer one that goes over one shoulder and across my chest. It’s easy to swing out of the way and doesn’t get in the way while doing a crouching stalk. I prefer 8x to 10x for any forest area hunts.

 

[Moody808]

The best bang for your money is the Zeiss SFL 8x30 or 10x30. Both tip the scales at 16 ounces. Stepping up in image quality ever so slightly is the SF series but you will spend almost twice the money for about a 2-3% increase in color fidelity. Resolution is going to be the same. The SFL is a phenomenal binocular series. If you are not in a mad rush to purchase something in the next ten days wait till April 10th and Zeiss will be announcing a groundbreaking series of binoculars.

EJ

Not in a rush at all, thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with.

 

[chase0109]

I’m amazed only 1 person has mentioned the Sig Zulu 6 in this thread. Specifically the 10x30.

Sig Sauer ZULU6 HDX OIS Binoculars

SIG SAUER ELECTRO-OPTICS’ ZULU6 HDX binoculars create a groundbreaking new paradigm in hand-held glassing solutions, utilizing SIG SAUER’S proprietary OIS™ Optical Image Stabilization technology and HDX lenses that deliver a full-resolution image without a tripod. OIS Scan Mode delivers the...

www.marsupialgear.com

If you haven’t looked at image stabilized binos yet, you really should before you make any purchase.

Absolute game changer for me and I wouldn’t trade them for any other glass. 10x30 with image stabilization is amazing! You can 1 hand hold with ease. Smaller than 42 which is nice on a chest pack.

I have other brands and also RF binos. I’d rather carry my Zulu 6 and a separate rangefinder than give up the image stabilization. If Sig creates a Bino with the image stabilization and rangefinder all in one, I’ll sell all my other glass and invest in nothing but them lol.

I’m considering selling my other 8’s and 10’s and replacing them with more pairs of Zulu 6’s.

Chase

 

[Moody808]

I’m amazed only 1 person has mentioned the Sig Zulu 6 in this thread. Specifically the 10x30.

Sig Sauer ZULU6 HDX OIS Binoculars

SIG SAUER ELECTRO-OPTICS’ ZULU6 HDX binoculars create a groundbreaking new paradigm in hand-held glassing solutions, utilizing SIG SAUER’S proprietary OIS™ Optical Image Stabilization technology and HDX lenses that deliver a full-resolution image without a tripod. OIS Scan Mode delivers the...

www.marsupialgear.com

If you haven’t looked at image stabilized binos yet, you really should before you make any purchase.

Absolute game changer for me and I wouldn’t trade them for any other glass. 10x30 with image stabilization is amazing! You can 1 hand hold with ease. Smaller than 42 which is nice on a chest pack.

I have other brands and also RF binos. I’d rather carry my Zulu 6 and a separate rangefinder than give up the image stabilization. If Sig creates a Bino with the image stabilization and rangefinder all in one, I’ll sell all my other glass and invest in nothing but them lol.

I’m considering selling my other 8’s and 10’s and replacing them with more pairs of Zulu 6’s.

Chase

My concern with sigs and electronics is always their warranty.

 

[M70375!]

I have a pair of 10x25 Swarovski for sale if you're interested $400

 

[Moody808]

I have a pair of 10x25 Swarovski for sale if you're interested $400

Please PM me some details and photos. Thanks!

 

[SETH RINGER]

MY HANDS SHAKE A BIT, COULD BE ALCOHOL BUT PROBABLY ESSENTIAL TREMORS PASSED DOWN FROM GRANDPA, SO I LIKE 8X. GOT A SWARVO EL (WHO AMONGST US DOESNT?) BUT USED STEINER PREDATORS FOR A LONG TIME BEFORE I BOUGHT THE EL'S AND THEY DID JUST FINE.