AzHunt Report post Posted November 2, 2010 You can get 20x pentax for that much. I have used mine for years and have done just fine. I also have 12x celstron that I carry that I am very pleased with. Like you, I just can't bring myself to fork out the big bucks for binoculars. I bought a pair of the Pentx 20X, the glass is decent, just couldn't get comfortable on them. Just didn't fit my eyes right. Gave them to my dad and he loves them. I think they run about $250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeardownAZ Report post Posted November 8, 2010 Cabelas has a pair right now on sale for $299.00. Does anybody know who makes these?? This would be perfect for what I am wanting. I just dont have the $1100 for the Steiners I would rather have. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-20x...tt=astronomical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted November 8, 2010 I have a pair of the 20s that you are talking about. I really do like them, they are big, that is for sure, but they are decent to good glass.... a couple of suggestiond are; get a strong trpod and head to support the weight, because they are heavy and when they start to move in the wind it gets a bit annoying. Also get a strong tripod adapter I actually ended up using an L bracket from the hardware store. If I were you I would get those, you won't be disipointed, for what you want to spend. I don't know who makes them but they are made in Japan which is a lot beter than being made in China. I have heard rumors that they are made by Steiner, but I have not been able to confirm it. Steiner is in Germany and these are from Japan. My buddy has the Steiner 20x80s and I dont see a differense in the glass or the ergonomics. ~Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted November 8, 2010 here are some good optics for the price - http://cgi.ebay.com/Orion-Giant-View-Binoc...=item19c0bb7b64 orion are made for star gazers - i got a pair of the 10x50 ultras - and they are super great optics - these come in a varity of size i got a pair of 30x80 - cabelas type- and i really like them -I'd forget the one eye patch /spotting scope - you get a much better view with these huge 80 glass and a much better picture - i never can get use to one eye - but everyone is different Gary http://www.telescope.com/control/category/...CFRNSgwodKQRjNg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeardownAZ Report post Posted November 8, 2010 I had a decent spotting scope and only used it for looking at holes in paper at the range cause I could never get comfortable with it, thus it always stayed in the safe and I ended up selling it. I like the idea of having a strong fixed power pair of binos for long distance looking. Thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
