I never thought I would hear myself say this, but Nikon has come out with a binocular that can challenge the top performing binoculars like Zeiss, Swarovski and Leica. The Nikon edg binoculars are some of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. The ED glass has great contrast, shows great detail, and is very bright. They have a good close focus distance 9.8 feet and an impressive field of view at 400 feet at 1000 yards. The binocular body is magnesium and gives them a comfortable weight of 28.6 ounces. These binoculars also feature winged eye cups, a feature most binocular users enjoy. The design is also easy to focus and hold securely even with gloved hands and wet conditions. The eye relief on these Nikon binoculars is also suitable for people with and without glasses and would make for comfortable viewing for anyone. I tested these binoculars at both close and long ranges; I was able to focus on objects as close as 8 feet away, and also clearly able to see details of leaves such as veins at 100 yards. All of these benefits coupled with the fact that that Nikon is giving a free Nikon d3000 camera away with purchase of and EDG binocular or spotting scope makes this a very attractive deal. I would highly recommend the new Nikon edg optics to anyone. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.
Nikon EDG Binoculars
May 27th, 2010Schmidt and bender summit scope
April 30th, 2010Schmidt and Bender is a well known name in the hunting world. They make some great hunting and tactical scopes, but now they have a great offering for the American crowed; the Schmidt and Bender Summit scopes. The scopes are intended for the American Schmidt and bender fans, uses the same great glass as the classics like the Schmidt and bender Klassic and police and marksmen scopes, but in the very familiar one inch tube. This rifle scope is a great value, offering very compact size, great low light performance, and stunning contrast. This would be a great scope for anyone looking for a rifle scope with a one inch tube that offers great performance. It would be perfect on a light weight rifle or rim fire where a larger scope could be cumbersome. This scope offers an impressive field of view, and the 2.5-10 magnification is perfect for most southern whitetail deer hunting. If your looking for a great 1 inch tube rifle scope, look no farther than the Schmidt and bender summit. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.
Nikon EDG spotting scope
April 30th, 2010I tried out the new Nikon edg spotting scope and I have to say I’m very impressed. I got my hands on the new 85mm scopes with 20×60 eye peace in the straight configuration, and it’s worked very well. I was able to spot 17hmr bullet holes out to 200 yards easily, and 308 out to 500 but I’m sure you would be able to see them much farther. I was able to use this scope to effectively spot all my groups and my shooting buddies with no problems. We only had about a 500 yard range to work with, but like I said, I think this scope would be effective at greater distances. This scope also worked really well in low light conditions due to the 85mm objective and the great new glass Nikon has in this scope. I was about to see my 500 yard target well after dusk with good clarity. The next day I went back and was able to see differences in small animals at between 350 and 400 yard markers. I could tell what types of birds were and different features, and also small differences in the squirrels down range. The scope also offers a good field of view 115 feet at 1000 yards on 20x and 58 feet at 60, this is important because not only can you see detail at distance but also field of view to properly acquire the target. The eye relief was also comfortable on this scope from 18.4mm on 20x to 16.5mm on 60x, it’s easy to get comfortable with this scope. Combine all this with a great 25 year no fault warranty, accessories that come standard with the scope, such as a functional stay on scope case, flip down covers, and the promotion that also gives you a free Nikon d3000 camera makes this a deal to be had on these new scopes. If you’re in the market for a good spotting scope don’t pass up this scope, not only is it a great scope, but also a great deal.
swarovision SLC binoculars
April 1st, 2010Sometimes you just need the best optics you can get your hands on. You look to Leica, Zeiss, Kowa, and Swarovski to fill your needs. For the most discriminating taste the Swarovision slc 8×42 binoculars would be a great choice. These binoculars have the great optical quality of the el binoculars with a design to fit different taste. The Swarovski Slr swarovision binoculars share the new features of the swarovision el binoculars, such as extended eye relief for eye glass wearers, reduced chromatic aboration, and a wider field of view. These binoculars have a great distance and up close focus. The clarity of the glass makes all the difference and the resolution is as good as the Swarovski el binoculars. A major benefit the Slc swarovision binoculars have is they are more compact in size that the el’s, making them less likely to get in the way. You really can’t go wrong with a Swarovski; it’s really more a matter of taste. If you in the market for a great pair of binoculars be sure check out the Swarovski slc swarovision binoculars. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.
Burris Signature Select 8×32 binoculars
March 31st, 2010
I’ve been researching semi compact binoculars with a price point under 500 bollars. There are a lot of good options out there, Nikon, pentax, meopta, Steiner,Leupold and Burris. I really like the little Burris signature select 8×32 binoculars. The binoculars fit a range of niches, from watching Football games, to observing wildlife in your back yard, to riding in your glove compartment. These semi compact binoculars could serve double duty as a back up for a larger pair. These binoculars perform well, at 8 times magnification, the visible shake is low, weight 16 ounces, and has a field of view is 333 feet at 1000 yards. The glass on these binoculars is very clear and I could see objects and animals in great detail. Light transmission is also good, even though the binoculars have a 32mm objective. With burris’s lifetime warranty, these are a great value and should be considered if looking for a semi compact binocular. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.
Leupold Mesa binoculars
March 25th, 2010Binocular review blog 15 leupold mesa 8×42 binoculars
Lately, I’ve heard a lot of people talking about deals, and “getting the most bang for your buck”, and it makes me look at equipment and try to help people find good repeatable equipment at a great price. Leupold binoculars and Leupold rifle scopes are great value, and give you a lot of bang for your buck. Binoculars are a good peace of equipment for anyone to have, and the Leupold Mesa binoculars are another great product from leupold. At under 200 dollars the Leupold Mesa Binoculars are a great addition to any hunters loadout, or as a back up binocular. These binoculars get great light transmission and are easy to carry, focus, and have a nice field of view. They come in both black and camo and in the perfect magnification of 8×42; I think this configuration is the most universal combo for most situations. The binoculars weight is 26.5 ounces, and has good field of view and short focus (16.4 feet up close and a field of view of 341 @ 1000 yards respectively). For someone on a budget looking for a good pair of binoculars, these are ideal, for a back up pair of binoculars, these are a great option, and for general purpose, these binoculars are hard to beat at the price. If your looking for a pair of good binoculars that won’t break the bank, check out the leupold mesa binoculars. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.
Meopta Meostar B1 binoculars
March 5th, 2010
The Meopta meostar b1 binoculars are a great value for the price. These binoculars are perfect for hunting and birding, and are similar in construction to the Swarovski slc binoculars. The focusing knob could be a little easier to turn, but I had little trouble getting the binoculars adjusted properly. They are also very handy and light for a pair of 10×42 binoculars. Low light performance was good with these binoculars; we were able to see well after twilight. The up close magnification was good, but at distance these binoculars performed very well. Because of the handiness of the binoculars, visible shake wasn’t bad at all. If you’re looking for a good pair of mid range binoculars, take a look at the Meopta meostar b1 binoculars. That’s the word from sportoptics.com
Zeiss 20×60 image stabilized binoculars
March 5th, 2010For your nautical adventures on the open seas, good pair of image stabilized binoculars are irreplaceable. With Marine Binoculars you want a good field of view, magnification, some type of water repealing coating, but all of these things are useless if you are too seasick to use your binocular. Zeiss does a good job of addressing this issue with there image stabilized binocular. These 20×60 binoculars could be used to survey the beach, Open Ocean, or anywhere you need a lot of magnification and a wide field of view. These binoculars could mean the difference in life and death in a search and rescue application. These binoculars also feature zeiss’s lotec coating which makes them repeal water and easier to clean debris of the lens. Another great feature is these binoculars are completely mechanical, no batteries or electronics to worry about. The optics are crisp, clear, and show great definition. The low light performance of these binoculars is awesome. There also very handy and easy to use, I expected a pair of 20×60 binoculars to be heavy and cumbersome. This is another great offering from the Zeiss product line. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.
laser genetics ND3
February 26th, 2010Nightvision is expensive. Yet we can all use something to help us reach out and touch those pesky nocturnal critters. That is where laser genetic steps in with there ND3 laser designator. This device effectively turns your standard 1 inch tube rifle scope into a night vision scope effective out to 250 yards. The ND3 comes with all the hardware needed to attach the nd3 to your scope and use it effectively in the darkest situations. The Nd3 can be used in conjunction with its larger brother, the nd5 which is used to illuminate an are for someone using binoculars or for spotting animals before using the capabilities of the Nd3. The only draw back to the nd3 is it sometimes needs to warm up in colder situation. If your like me and need a way to dispatch varmints but can’t afford expensive nightvision, Look to the Nd3 as a solution to your problem. It can light up the night for you. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.
Nikon Field scope ED 82
February 19th, 2010I’ve been researching spotting scopes for various purposes. If you’ve looked at spotting scopes, then you know they cover the price span as everything else does, from cheap to expensive. I wanted a mid price range scope that would perform well and wouldn’t break my budget. My choices were many, Pentax, Leupold, Zeiss, Kowa, Meopta, Nikon, and swarovski but after much deliberation and penny counting, I settled with Nikon spotting scopes and I choose the Nikon angled Field scope 82mm and 25×75 x eyepiece. I tested the scope on a Velbon tripod doing a variety of different things. The scope was comfortable, and performed well on the range and in lower light situations. For an 82mm scope, I didn’t find it to be too heavy or cumbersome. I glassed distant trees and could pick up even the smallest objects. I didn’t get to use the Nikon Field scope on the range, but I think it would work perfectly for that purpose as well. The controls for the scope are convenient and easy to use, and the sun shade came in handy in very bright conditions. The scope is also adjustable to suit a variety of positions from standing to prone. Overall I am very pleased with the Nikon field scope and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good mid price range scope. That’s the word from sportoptics.com.