sumpnz
Member
All right, I've been looking around and I think I've settled on buying a pair of Steiner Binocs. SWFA's Sample List has factory refurb'd ones that are in my price range ($100-250).
My question to you guys is this: What the heck is the difference between some of the model lines. They all appear to be porro prism, and very similar in outward appearance. Which ones have the better light transmission, image clarity, ruggedness, etc.
I'm probably going to go for either one of the 8x30 or 9x40 pairs, but is there really any significant difference between the Hunter/Safari/Big Horn/Predator/Military Marine/etc models. In other words, tell me why I should spend $300 on the 8x30 Night Hunters, vs $200 on the 9x40 Safari, vs $100 on the 8x30 Firebird, vs something in between.
I will be using these binocs for hunting deer in SE Arizona, though I may be eventually moving to somewhere more forrested in the future. Some of the 10x50 and 12x40 sets are also in my price range, but even with the long distances involved in AZ hunting I'm not sure if those would be a good idea. Some advise there would also be appreciated.
My question to you guys is this: What the heck is the difference between some of the model lines. They all appear to be porro prism, and very similar in outward appearance. Which ones have the better light transmission, image clarity, ruggedness, etc.
I'm probably going to go for either one of the 8x30 or 9x40 pairs, but is there really any significant difference between the Hunter/Safari/Big Horn/Predator/Military Marine/etc models. In other words, tell me why I should spend $300 on the 8x30 Night Hunters, vs $200 on the 9x40 Safari, vs $100 on the 8x30 Firebird, vs something in between.
I will be using these binocs for hunting deer in SE Arizona, though I may be eventually moving to somewhere more forrested in the future. Some of the 10x50 and 12x40 sets are also in my price range, but even with the long distances involved in AZ hunting I'm not sure if those would be a good idea. Some advise there would also be appreciated.