Binoculars Review: OL Ranks the Best New Binoculars of 2011
After a week of the toughest tests in the industry, we pick the winners of our 2011 Optics test.
Value is the theme of the 2011 class of binoculars. I don't recall a year in which hunters have had such a robust selection of very good field glasses in the $200-$300 range. Even binoculars originating in China - previously the lowest rung on the quality ladder - are competing very favorably with optics manufactured in Japan and the United States. Here's our breakdown of the newest binoculars. The first 12 are full-size binos ranked in order from strongest to weakest. The next four are mid-size binoculars also ranked in order from strongest to weakest. AdvertisementRelated PhotosSUBMIT YOUR PHOTOSADVERTISEMENTAdvertisement |
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I enjoy reading your reviews. Would have liked to have seen the Cabela's Euro HDs up there though.
I'm not surprised to see Nikon and Leupold leading the pack on full size binos. I am a little amazed to see the Vortex Razor HD included in the comparison as it is usually considered a higher quality bino. Well, Vortex, looks like you've got some work to do when you can't beat glasses 1/4th your price.
I've had a pair of Leupolds and Steiners in the past, but still don't think my Nikon ATB's can be beat for the money. They'll stand up against some of the most expensive ones on the market.
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I'm not surprised to see Nikon and Leupold leading the pack on full size binos. I am a little amazed to see the Vortex Razor HD included in the comparison as it is usually considered a higher quality bino. Well, Vortex, looks like you've got some work to do when you can't beat glasses 1/4th your price.
I've had a pair of Leupolds and Steiners in the past, but still don't think my Nikon ATB's can be beat for the money. They'll stand up against some of the most expensive ones on the market.
I enjoy reading your reviews. Would have liked to have seen the Cabela's Euro HDs up there though.
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