goinhuntn Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Ok guys I have a pair of Nikon monarchs 10x42 They work great. My question is this I want to either get a pair of 12x50 or 15x50 vortex viper hds & use these instead of my spotting scope with my 10x42s. The vipers would be on a tripod. I like the spotter, but it gives me a headache after awhile. My thought is the bigger binos will give more eye relief. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted February 16, 2014 This answer will probably upset a lot of the 15x50 followers. But that is OK as I started out as one. If you absolutely can't wait to up grade go with 12x50's. If you are going with 15's absolutely go with some kind of 15x56's. Repeat ABSOLUTELY go with 15x56's. And there are a lot of reasonably priced options that will put a smile on your face. Vortex Kiababs, and Vultures, and Minox. Are some of my favorites. You will probably hear similar replies from others on here. or at least enough to sway your decision in the right direction. Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POB Report post Posted February 16, 2014 I use 10x42 vortex with 15 x 60 doctors on a tripod. A little heavy but no problems for my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickJr Report post Posted February 16, 2014 15x50 vipers are awesome! I love them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Wdenike, Why do you suggest the 15x56 over 15x50? I want to make the best purchase for the money so just curious as to your reply. Thanks, Erik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Goinhuntn, Just for the lack of field of view, and lack of ability to gather light at first light and last light with the 15x50's. And you already expressed that you get a headache easily with the spotter. And would be willing to bet that your particular eyes want more field of view.( clarity and field of view tends to be more relaxing to your eyes. ) I know mine did when I had the 15x50's. It seemed a little like tunnel vision to me, only kept them five months. But I think every ones eyes are different hence all the debate with glass. Good luck how ever ya end up going. Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted February 16, 2014 You can't go wrong with the15x56 Minox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Read this. Especially the past about EXIT PUPIL. It is important to understand Field of View (FOV) to expect what you are going to see at a given distance but it is really insignificant on higher power binoculars since you are using them to routinely dissect the terrain at distances which usually begin at 500 yards and can exceed 2000 yards unless you handicap yourself by using a power less than 15. You are using them to find game that is bedded, in shadows or slowly feeding. Using a lower power the FOV will be greater, but it can lead you to glance over an area faster. Think of magnification in the same terms as horsepower and you'll be OK. When you are out either scouting or hunting and deer are "out n' about" you should have no problem seeing then without bino's at up to 300 yards. The "Big Eyes" really start to shine once you find a vantage point in an area that looks good. http://www.chuckhawks.com/binocular_basics.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwarovskiCoues Report post Posted February 17, 2014 save up for swaros, its worth it. dont jump on vortex bandwagon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for all the feedback guys I really appreciate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
