desertmountain Report post Posted July 22, 2009 looking to get some new binos and have narrowed it to vortex razor 12x50 or nikon monarch 12x56. Does anyone have experience with either? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted July 22, 2009 If their 10x binos are any comparison, I'd choose the Vortex Razor over the Monarchs. Another optic that I have heard good things about in that power range is the Minox 13x56. May I ask why you are considering 12x vs 10x or 15x? RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted July 22, 2009 i have the Minox 15x56 and i love it. They dont sell that one any longer but if the Minox 13x56 are being sold go for it my friend has the nikon monarch 12x56 and hes not to happy with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Doug at CameraLandNY has some Minox 15x at a great price. http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62132 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted July 22, 2009 i think i got mine at around $1100 if it less then that go for it even if there a more then that you cant go wrong they are very good there one step down from the big dogs like swarovski and leica half the cost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted July 22, 2009 I havent looked through the monarchs in 12x but i have a pair of 10s. My buddy has the razor 12x50 and likes them alot. They look like good glass to me. I have always like glassin with a few people who use different magnification. If im with 15x guys we usually glass the same stuff at the same time. If you have a guy usin 12's or 10s in addition to 15's your glassin different stuff. Im a fan of the razor 12's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palivs2hnt Report post Posted July 23, 2009 I have a pair of the Nikon 12x56 and IMHO you cannot buy a better glass for that price. I have not tried the vortex. Justin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOODSAZ Report post Posted July 23, 2009 Doug at CameraLandNY has some Minox 15x at a great price. http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62132 Has anyone compared between the Vortex Kaibabs and the Minox 15-58. What would you say is better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted July 23, 2009 i have not tried the Vortex but the only beef i have with my Minox 15-58 is that it is on the heavy side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted July 23, 2009 i have not tried the Vortex but the only beef i have with my Minox 15-58 is that it is on the heavy side But don't you use the 15x58's exclusively on your tripod so weight isn't much of a factor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted July 23, 2009 yes it in my bag and only on my tripod and i carry smaller optics for a fast look if i need it what i saying the 15x56 M are heavy to carry around even in a back pack i guess the only resone why im say in somthing about it is bcs i take the old man with me coues deer hunting and i carry his stuff as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted August 12, 2009 I like my nikons for the price you will not go wrong. If you have more money to buy a better glass then buy the better glass. After all i am the coues magnet not my Binos. I can find and shoot them all day with out Binos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted August 22, 2009 I currently have the Minox 12X56's and am planning on buying the Vorteq Kiababs. So I might be interested in selling mine. I would give you a really good deal if your interested. I just want to step up the 15 power binoculars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdog Report post Posted August 22, 2009 The Nikon 12x56 binoculars work great, and are very well priced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
