Suggestion on first real set of bino's

[covinth]

I am getting ready to purchase my first real set of binocular's but I am not looking to dive into a $1k-$2k pair, just about $200 dollars.

Thusfar I've seemed to narrow it down to the Sightron SII Blue Sky 8x32 or the Steiner Military/Marine 8x30. I am hoping someone can chime in on their experiences with these two models, either or both. I am also open to suggestions beyond these two models.

Thanks.

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Vortex has some nice offerings at that price point, you might take a look.

 

[Pappakap]

A used set of Vortex Vipers would be a great place to start. With their warranty it makes it a little easier to shop places like EBay because even if there is an issue with the steal you pick up you can just send it in for service.

 

[STROP]

What's the intended use?

I'm a butthurt for 7x50s, Fujinon and Steiner.

Favorite for light weight and sharpness are Fujinon Mariner WP-XL. Individual eye focus, has great depth of field and slight 3D effect. There's an internal compass version too, WPC-XL. There have been some very affordable surplus border patrol Fujinon 7x50s floating around eBay, too. I have a few of the $100 pairs.

Steiner Police are another packaging of the solid Steiner performance.