Zeiss 15x45 Conquest Binoculars, Awesome!!!!

[6BR]

Well, it was time to by a new pair of binoculars, so I went out shopping. I was looking at the Swarovski SLC 10x42 and was ready to spend the money, $1,600.00, on them. However, I was told to look at Zeiss and Leicas too. Well after a bunch of time looking through binoculars, the Zeiss 15x45 Conquests were the binoculars I chose.
They're absolutely awesome. I was so happy that I took the time to look through each of the binoculars and make a decision that way instead of what people suggested. Everyone told me to by the Swarovskis, and I was pretty much sold on them, because I own the Swarovski 8x30 Laser guided range finder and it's awesome.

However, after looking through the Zeiss 15x45 Conquest, I was sold. They are so clear it was impressive. I really lucked out today, I went in to buy a pair of $1600.00 binoculars and came out with a $1100.00 pair of binoculars that have a higher magnification and larger objective, too. I don't think you can go wrong with either one of the binoculars I haven mentioned. However, through my eyes, the Zeiss was by far the clearer of the three.

If you're getting ready to by a pair of binoculars, make sure you look through each one of them before you buy a pair. Every bodies eyes are different, and they my see better through a particular pair of binos. The most expensive aren't necessarily better. Like I said, I was amazed when I looked through each pair of binos. I did notice a difference, and I chose the binos that look clearer through my eyes. Make sure to look through the Zeiss Conquests, they are nice.

 

[NateHaler]

Unless you are using a tripod or other mechanical support for a binocular, 15x magnification is too much. Image tremble will be much more problematic when trying to hand hold a binocular of such high magnification. Furthermore, the exit pupil,i.e. the little circle of light transmitted to the ocular lens) will be only 3mm in a 15x45 binocular, which means 15x magnification and a 45mm objective lens. Exit pupil enables you to see the image better or worse in low light. 7mm exit pupil is about as big as a healthy human eye in a young adult can dilate. Smaller than that, and the image is dimmer.

I'd recommend the Zeiss Victory 8x42 as a very strong contender for the the best all-around binocular you could purchase at any cost. For the best value, I'd recommend the Nikon Premier 8x42, which has a street price of about half what the aforementioned Zeiss would sell for. Another worthy alternative, and at $500 a heckuva deal, is the Vortex Viper 8x42.

If you're going to be glassing with the big binos, get a tripod adapter and you'll be WAY more comfortable, and you'll be able to see WAY better, than trying to hold them by hand.

 

[6BR]

The Nikon's were nice, but they are no way near the quality and clarity of the Zeiss binoculars. Just like I said, everyone, has a different opinion when looking through binoculars and that's why I am glad I looked through each one of them before I made my choice.