Norteno Report post Posted August 25, 2015 I am not in the market for new binoculars, but always looking for a good deal. I made an offer and the guy counter offered $450. Instead of buying these and try to make money off of them I am just going to provide this lead to the cwt community. From what I read the 15x58 is better than the new 15x56 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Minox-15x58-ED-binoculars-with-fresh-glass-/141753779197?hash=item21012f03fd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted August 25, 2015 Old 15x58 ed do not touch newer German madel 15x56 model #62045 There was a china asembled minox model in middle that wa no bueno. There is a pair of 15X58 ED available in flag for $400 but better to buy hd vultures. Have owned a few lately and it was clear the older 15x58 just cant hang next to newer hd glass for around same $ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levers Report post Posted August 25, 2015 I've only heard good things about the Minox 15x58 ED. I haven't looked through a set but I was under the impression that they were quite good. I did read reviews on line a long time ago when I was looking at 15x's. I think it must have been right around when Minox discontinued them. Almost all of those reviews were excellent. Now, I'm confused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted August 25, 2015 Well, looks like someone made a Best Offer and picked these up. Hopefully someone on here. PLEASE DELETE POST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted August 25, 2015 I've only heard good things about the Minox 15x58 ED. I haven't looked through a set but I was under the impression that they were quite good. I did read reviews on line a long time ago when I was looking at 15x's. I think it must have been right around when Minox discontinued them. Almost all of those reviews were excellent. Now, I'm confused. Pretty much all those reviews were comparing the assembled in China version. I just bought a pair from a guy on here a month and a half ago or so I didn't really get along with them I was going to sell them to another member until I compared them side by side with the vultures. So I asked somebody I knew if I could use his newer version made in Germany the BL model 62045 and compare the three of them and it was hands down better but I would definitely pick the vulture second on the 15 X 58 ed 3rd or I wouldn't pick them at all actually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levers Report post Posted August 25, 2015 Are the bino's discussed in this article the same ones that were on ebay? http://www.24hourcampfire.com/big_eyes.html I guess the site doesn't let you post links as this one doesn't seem to work....unless I made a mistake somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted August 25, 2015 15x58 ed positively not as good as newest15X56 BL in Germany model 62045 IPROMISE! The assembled in china version has ridges on top and Germany model looks like old model ed's smooth on top but significantly more ergonomic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
