Minox vs. Fujinon

[One Track]

Birthday approaching. Thinking about investing in a 15x bino, tripod set up. Minox 15x58 and Fujinon 15x60 are the only models I can find under $800.

Has anybody compared the two? Opinions? Rumors?

There are no shops in my town that carry these. So, I can't do a physical test.

Thank you.

 

[bighorn67]

One Track,

Take a look at the Oberverk 15x60 at bigbinoculars.com

I have a pair and used them in AZ. They are very clear, multicoated, rugged and only $110.

Dave

 

[DILPRXO]

Hi Onetrack..

While I haven't used the model your interested in..I've been using a pair of the Minox compacts (8X32)for the last few years and think they are wonderful. German lens,armored, waterproof to 15 feet,and came with a 30 year warranty. I'd vote for Minox.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

 

[One Track]

In the quality and price range that I'm considering, Minox seems to take the cake. The Fuji's only have a one year warranty, while Minox offers a lifetime warranty. I think that speaks volumes about reliability. Minox is actually backed by Leica.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Coues]

OT,
Sell the Minox, they don't cut it anymore.

These need to be in your pack for next years Javelina hunt.

http://www.bigbinoculars.com/150fmtsx.htm

 

[wmidbrook]

Cous, I've been toying with buying a set of big binocs too rather than running with a spotting scope for both the 3D effects and ease on the eyes.

Didn't you own a pair of Big Steiners when you went out scouting with Duwayne Adams? How do they compare to others? $6k+ is quite expensive--but, I'd image the difference is remarkable. (At least I'd hope so~!)

 

[Coues]

Must have me confused with someone else. I have never owned the Steiners or met Mr. Adams.

I used to have a pair of Pentax 16x60's. They were very good for the money (appx $200), but I bought a pair of Minox 15x56's last year and it was the best thing I ever bought. I never really thought there would be that much of a difference, but I was very wrong.

 

[One Track]

Yah, those Minox of mine are pretty cool. I have never looked through the Swaros and I don't plan to for about five years.

 

[wmidbrook]

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never looked through the Swaros and I don't plan to for about five years.[/b]

I've looked thru two differnt pairs of Swaro 8x30 SLCs and the comparable Leica model. I just couldn't tell much of a difference in quality between those and a set of WindRivers I looked thru and I've got 20x15 in both eyes. Maybe I'd notice more of a difference in relaxed field conditions rather than with a salesman there hyping them up.

They zeisses I've looked thru seem to pull in the most light and were clear/crisp.

Cous> pardon case of mistaken identitiy. I thought you were the same fellow who posts a lot on MM--changed his handle from buranut to coues I think...something like that.

Anyway, looking thru a catalog last night, I noticed that the Zeiss conquest series has a 15x50--not sure about low light conditions with this model. But, @ $450, I'd go for it at a heartbeat if it had a way to mount to a tripod AND if I could get a doubler for one side of it.