Need "Monocular" Recomendations

[frisco]

I'd like to get a nice Monocular. Anyone have any experience or recomendations on them? No specific use in mind. Would like to get a nice one.

Thanks, frisco

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[BIGIRON]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,83680_Minox-MD-E-Monocular-6x16.html


This is very nice and easy to focus with one hand. Traditionl designs require both hands. Mine is very sharp and bright.

I have several others but far prefer this one.

About the only upside of only one eye is that I don't have to mess with the bulk and weight of regular binocs.

 

[Kilovolt]

I have two old Minox T-8 monoculars and I join Bigiron in recommending this brand. Their size is really small but the performance outstanding.

 

[fasuto]

Vortex 8x25

 

[Freyth]

You could get a Monocular with image stabilizers... but they'll cost around the $1000++ region, if I'm not wrong. Otherwise, Zeiss/Nikon has the best optics.

 

[springnr]

BIGIRON, appreciate the link, been wanting one of these for a while.

 

[BobVA]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,83680_Minox-MD-E-Monocular-6x16.html


This is very nice and easy to focus with one hand. Traditionl designs require both hands. Mine is very sharp and bright.

I have several others but far prefer this one.

About the only upside of only one eye is that I don't have to mess with the bulk and weight of regular binocs.

And you're a danger to my credit card
Thanks for the link!

 

[frisco]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,83680_Minox-MD-E-Monocular-6x16.html


This is very nice and easy to focus with one hand. Traditionl designs require both hands. Mine is very sharp and bright.

I have several others but far prefer this one.

About the only upside of only one eye is that I don't have to mess with the bulk and weight of regular binocs.

OK....... I pulled the trigger! Placed my order.

Thanks, frisco

 

[frisco]

Well, Mine just came in! 1st impression is very good! Very clear and quality is high. Thanks for the recomendation.

frisco

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,83680_Minox-MD-E-Monocular-6x16.html


This is very nice and easy to focus with one hand. Traditionl designs require both hands. Mine is very sharp and bright.

I have several others but far prefer this one.

About the only upside of only one eye is that I don't have to mess with the bulk and weight of regular binocs.

 

[bubbacatfish]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,83680_Minox-MD-E-Monocular-6x16.html


This is very nice and easy to focus with one hand. Traditionl designs require both hands. Mine is very sharp and bright.

I have several others but far prefer this one.

About the only upside of only one eye is that I don't have to mess with the bulk and weight of regular binocs.

GEEZ-Louise!! That's an amazing price! Heck I was willing to pay more than that for a used one a few months ago. Nice find BIGIRON.

 

[LowBat]

I have this Brunton monocular and it packs well.

https://edcdepot.com/merchantmanage...id=170&mmsid=9f30c761fcb5d6d67380f7e818d024a2


I'm also waiting for a 7~14x25 zoom monocular from DealExtreme for $16. I'd post a link but their website is currently down.

 

[Sigman]

What I like about the Brunton is it's 13" near focus!! Check a flower or bug out with that & then use it as a regular monocular as well! NICE for closeups!!

 

[BIGIRON]

Not sure, but I think there's a couple of different variations of the Minox monocular. They may well be more expensive.

 

[BobVA]

The Minox fits very nicely in an old ARC LS pouch, if you've got one of those laying around somewhere.

Regards,
Bob

 

[frisco]

Took my BigIron Minox Monocular to the Golden Gate Bridge today to watch the Blue Angels. Pretty nice! I adapted to it pretty fast. Looked at a few planes.......... Than found the Minox Monocular likes to be used to look at cute woman! Not my fault..... I think they have a babe sensor in them!

frisco

 

[bxstylez]

dammit...... ya just made me order:

Brunton Echo 7x18 Pocket Scope - $19.50
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FKMTBS/?tag=cpf0b6-20

 

[Lit Up]

I have this one.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BY66I0/?tag=cpf0b6-20

I prefer a monocular over binos; they just really pack handily.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Good clear optics are important for my older eyes to reduce eye strain. Does the Minox fall into this catagory? Also, will these work well wearing glasses?

Bill

 

[BobbyRS]

I like the one from Countycomm (less then $10):
http://www.countycomm.com/optics.htm

I alo like the Minox MD-E Monocular at that price. Too bad it is sold out.

I may get that Barska from Amazon for that price....

Thanks!

 

[LowBat]

Hmmm.... I noticed this model from Brunton that I've never seen before. Looks like it appeared sometime in 2008. It boasts a variable 10x to 30x zoom magnification while being only 4 1/4 inches long and just 3.3 ounces in weight (per Amazon website). This may just replace my Mystery brand 7x-14x, 5.51 inch long, 6.28 ounce monocular I currently carry in my pack.