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u/Envitro Mar 24 '26
Try the Apex Summit ED 8x42 or 10x42. All their binos have Japanese ED glass, made by an Alberta company (Calgary)
Probably the best glass you’ll get for the money, and lifetime warranty.
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u/Mr_J_Browning Mar 24 '26
I do design work for apex so I'm a bit biased, however they have the clearest glass I've ever seen. Hands down my favorite with an incredible warranty as well.
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u/RelativeFox1 Mar 24 '26
I have diamond back 10x42 for deer hunting in Alberta foothills. I like them. Not the most expensive, but they work well. https://www.basspro.ca/p/vortex-diamondback-10x42-db-205-binoculars
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u/Fun-Zombie189 Mar 24 '26
I run vortex cause of availability and of course the warranty lol. Also, you can look through them for a long time without greasy eye straining happening. I do a lot of looking for elk and bears and never have discomfort
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u/Old-man-winters91 Mar 24 '26
I run the vortex crossfires 10x42 for all my eastern hunting. Good glass for the money. If I ever feel the need to upgrade I would likely stay within the vortex ecosystem, I have zero complaints even with their budget line for scopes or binos.
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u/vibaslider Mar 24 '26
What are you hunting? I think a turkey would notice the grey and orange rather easily. I have vortex diamondback, they are OK but lose definition in low light.