MThuntr
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Anyone have a chance to compare the Leupold BX-5 (specifically 10x) to alpha glass such as Swarovski SLC? Would it be worth the bump in cost compared to the Meostar 10x42 deal Schmalts is offering?
Leupold BX-5 comparison?
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PrairieHunter
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Hard to compare there as they have an Abbe Koenig prism system which is somewhat rare compared to the Schmidt Pechan most use. Maven and Zeiss have some models with Abbe Koenig prisms if you want to do a comparison. My basic understanding is they have slightly better light transmission but are slightly bigger overall.
I don't think they are abbe koenig in the 10x42. The 56mm are though. This is the Leupolds I am referring to.
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MThuntr
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The 10x42's are BAK4 prism
PrairieHunter
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Thank you. I did not realize that both types were used in the BX-5.
If the Metopa 10x42's are abbe that sounds like a great setup for hunting.
Found a review that I believe is for the model the OP is referencing and compares the various top end models.
Troubador's Review: MeoStar B1 10x42 HD
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Meopta’s MeoStar 8x32 and their S2 spotting scope and looked forward to another of these fine instruments. Avisum (Meopta’s UK Nature Observation agent) was kind enough to respond to this by loaning a sample of Meopta’s 10x42 HD model and this is the model I am...
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And another
Meostar 10x42mm HD full review
Although I wrote this review for the hunting forums I frequent, some on here may find it useful. It's my first comprehensive review of anything and I'm no professional. Let me know what you think. Cabela’s Euro HD/Meopta Meostar 10x42mm HD Review Branding and price class: There seems to be a...
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MThuntr
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I've been heavily leaning toward the Meostars and it seems that they remain one of the better deals in price per optic quality for binos with the exception of the Nikon Monarch HG
PrairieHunter
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Nikon Monarch HG 8x42
Made in Japan 8x42 8.3 * Waterproof ED Case China. Simple box. 10 years warranty. Not sure if every surface multicoated as lots of purple, geen other colours. Dioptre control where I like it. On right eyepiece pull up. Left it out. Good easy adjustment. Barrel grip roughish black rubber...
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Schaaf
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I really want to look through those Monarch HG’s. Only problem is they’re a Nikon..
MThuntr
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Tell me about it! I just can't get excited about Nikon outside of their camera gear. Only the birder websites have much posted about them and we know hunters are tough on gear. The Nikon lifetime warranty may resolve any worries about field use though.
I don't have enough friends or pro connections to be able to compare all of these in real world settings. I should track down Andy McKean to see what he thinks.
Schaaf
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Last I heard I was helping out with it again this year. I’ll let you know the dates and see if you want to make a trip out east.
MThuntr
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Yeah I'd be game
sneakypete
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I've looked thru the 12x50' s and they are amazing and I have sawroski 10x42's el .
For me, my eyesight is not 20/20 anymore so comparing 400.00 Chinese binoculars to 1000.00 Japanese or European binoculars is tough. The clarity will not be that far off on any of them. It's low light brightness and stray light baffling of looking into a low sun that really pop out.
