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I have a pair of binoculars at the moment that aren't really up to much and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction regards a decent ( not expensive) pair, I don't mind buying 2nd hand and would be looking to spend around 100, thanks......john :thumbs:

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Saluki246

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J, these below would do the job spot on i reckon, like the ones i have that you have seen, take your pick.. .. :thumbs:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Carl-Zeiss-Jena-Binoculars-Jenoptem-8x30W-reg-4886510-/141141338368?pt=UK_Photography_Binoculars_Monoculars&hash=item20dcade900

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-Mint-German-Zeiss-Jenoptem-8x30-W-Nice-original-leather-case-all-straps-/161178206623?pt=UK_Photography_Binoculars_Monoculars&hash=item2586f8419f

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/military-binoculars-Hensoldt-Zeiss-Dienstglas-8x30-german-army-/281227159652?pt=UK_Photography_Binoculars_Monoculars&hash=item417a71e864

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bob.243

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I have a pair of binoculars at the moment that aren't really up to much and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction regards a decent ( not expensive) pair, I don't mind buying 2nd hand and would be looking to spend around 100, thanks......john :thumbs:

 

 

Hmm

 

without a bit of luck, you`ll struggle at £100

 

Maybe a pair of Ebay ziess, (the old ones)

 

Keep an eye out for Opticron (superb)

 

Minox

Leupold (meh, but good glass)

Meopta

Nikon

 

 

Got a pair of the aforementioned Carl Zeiss Jena Jenoptem 8x30W, off the bay a couple of years ago in mint condition for £68, I use them when stalking and their brilliant, if your going for a pair of these make sure the Ser. No. has seven digits as the Japs copied them and they only have six digits, and are of poor quality. :thumbs:

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bob.243

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The Chinese copy them. The Japs make superb glass and Jap binos are well worth having.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDoQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fgds%2FFake-or-Non-Genuine-Carl-Zeiss-Jenoptem-Binoculars-%2F10000000009470351%2Fg.html&ei=VB-zUpPsCIGu0QXMtYDADg&usg=AFQjCNG178iu7jJHvM8R-VLV3S2Bizg1CA&bvm=bv.58187178,d.d2k

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gonetoearth

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I have a pair of binoculars at the moment that aren't really up to much and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction regards a decent ( not expensive) pair, I don't mind buying 2nd hand and would be looking to spend around 100, thanks......john :thumbs:

. Di

 

I have a pair of binoculars at the moment that aren't really up to much and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction regards a decent ( not expensive) pair, I don't mind buying 2nd hand and would be looking to spend around 100, thanks......john :thumbs:

 

. Bob am know good at links put the link up for the bpo 7x 30 mate

 

 

Hmm

 

without a bit of luck, you`ll struggle at £100

 

Maybe a pair of Ebay ziess, (the old ones)

 

Keep an eye out for Opticron (superb)

 

Minox

Leupold (meh, but good glass)

Meopta

Nikon

 

 

Got a pair of the aforementioned Carl Zeiss Jena Jenoptem 8x30W, off the bay a couple of years ago in mint condition for £68, I use them when stalking and their brilliant, if your going for a pair of these make sure the Ser. No. has seven digits as the Japs copied them and they only have six digits, and are of poor quality. :thumbs:
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Rake aboot

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Not convinced by that online opinion

 

They may have been subcontracted Jap binos, which doesn`t make them fake. Jap glass is good stuff, Think Tasco, Nikon Opticron etc

 

 

Chinese fakes are piss poor so I reckon he might just be lumping Jap and Chinese in together

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gonetoearth

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Not convinced by that online opinion

 

They may have been subcontracted Jap binos, which doesn`t make them fake. Jap glass is good stuff, Think Tasco, Nikon Opticron etc

 

 

Chinese fakes are piss poor so I reckon he might just be lumping Jap and Chinese in together

. Go for them Russian ones ive had them for years took some right stick ive just orderd a pair
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bob.243

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Not convinced by that online opinion

 

They may have been subcontracted Jap binos, which doesn`t make them fake. Jap glass is good stuff, Think Tasco, Nikon Opticron etc

 

 

Chinese fakes are piss poor so I reckon he might just be lumping Jap and Chinese in together

Yes agree Rake, Japanese glass nowadays are good, have some myself, their cameras and lenses are brill, but we're talking about the mechanics and back in the days before the wall came down.

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MIK

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http://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/product/9052134853c8245824742178/Bushnell+8+-+16+x+42mm+Infinity+Zoom+Rubber+Armoured+Binocular/

I had a pair of bushnells years ago and they were about that price range and very good for the price ....but struggled in low light ......there is not much difference between 100-300 pound binoculars but once you get to the 400 mark they start getting better ...its the same with scopes

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fireblade_rrw

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Hmm £100 & decent binos doesn't equate. Understand the cash limit but anything in that price range will be quite poor especially in low light conditions. That's why Swaro & Zeiss stuff cost nearly a grand.

 

Anything less is a compromise IMO but I guess not all can afford good glass. You may get lucky on Ebay etc. I got my Zeiss RF's for a grand. Shouldve cost £1800.

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