I was originally set on picking up a pair of Vortex Razor 12X50 HD which I can get for $900. But then I was wondering if it's worth it to spend more and get the Vortex Razor 12X50 UHD which I can get for $1400. Not quite sure I will have the money to spend the extra $500 right now.
What thoughts does everyone have between the Razor HD and Razor UHD. Is it worth the $500 now?
My next question is upon trying to do some research, Vortex doesn't seem to get as much love as I was expecting. It seemed not too many people are impressed with them. There was a lot of talk about getting the Meopta MeoStar B1.1 12x50 HD instead. It seemed like many people felt this was a significant better product. In looking around it appears I can get these for $1300 to $1400.
What does everyone think of the Vortex vs Meopta debate? Does the MeoStar compare to the Razor HD or the Razor UHD or better than both?
If I can't gather the funds needed now will the Razor HD be suffice? Or do I hold out and spend a few hundred dollars more for the MeoStar? Or hold out even longer for the Razor UHD?
I'd imagine I will use these binoculars for at a minimum the next 4 to 5 years. Maybe about that time things might be a bit different for us financially and may be able to upgrade to the tier 1 options of binoculars.
Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated.