Let's get the SH effect going....someone needs to make an 8 x 42 monocular/rangefinder. It would be hella good for treestand hunters. The 25 and 32 objectives are junk in low light.
I’ve tried alot of binoculars and monoculars and agree. If the lens doesn’t have enough light gathering at low light, it’s not really worth carrying to me. I agree that you need 42mm objective to get that essential low light clarity. I’m not saying smaller objectives can’t help, I just prefer a 42mm objective. Plus high quality lenses are a must.Let's get the SH effect going....someone needs to make an 8 x 42 monocular/rangefinder. It would be hella good for treestand hunters. The 25 and 32 objectives are junk in low light.
Just found this. Bushnell Ultra HD, 10x42 fully coated optics, in tan with reticle or black with no reticle. Black model includes nice case. On sale for $150 Bushnell website. Might have cost myself $150. weighs 13 ounces....beats my 31 ounce binos!
A compact & lightweight monocular with a MIL reticle and ED Prime glass for spotting and ranging in the field or at the range.
- Flat Dark Earth with N/A eyepiece
- ED Prime Glass - Bushnell’s highest quality glass delivers amazing color, resolution and contrast, even in low-light conditions.
- RainGuard HD - Patented, permanent water-repellent coating resists moisture from rain, snow, sleet and condensation for clear viewing, even in inclement weather.
- Fully Multi Coated - Multiple layers of anti-reflective coating on all air-to-glass surfaces deliver bright, high-contrast images.
This sleek, high-powered viewing companion will go anywhere you can and is ideal for all-around use.
- Black with N/A eyepiece
- ED Prime Glass - Bushnell’s highest quality glass delivers amazing color, resolution and contrast, even in low-light conditions.
- RainGuard HD - Patented, permanent water-repellent coating resists moisture from rain, snow, sleet and condensation for clear viewing, even in inclement weather.
- Fully Multi Coated - Multiple layers of anti-reflective coating on all air-to-glass surfaces deliver bright, high-contrast images.
Thanks, that is helpful.On visibility for low light I did a little testing tonight...
-5:15 sunset it had perfect clarity
-5:25 80%
-5:35 60%
-5:45 end of shooting light mb 20%
For me I could still use it until about 10 min left of shooting. At that point the deer has to be pretty close anyways for me to make sure I take the shot in time. Overall I couldn’t be happier. If they could make a 8x42 in the same compact form I’d definitely upgrade but for the size and price I don’t think it can be beaten.
I got mine on sale at optics planet this summer FYI.
Can you explain the ranging reticle? Is this for long range or bowhunting applicable?I was looking at the Vortex Solo RT ($159.99) has a ranging reticle in as well.
Yea, it’s definitely a little bigger than the vortex, but that’s due to the 42mm objective. Still much smaller and less profile than binoculars. If I buy one of these, I’ll post an update.Oh great thanks for costing me more money in 2020! Here is a pic of that in someone’s hand. Seems a little bigger than the 10x25 Vortex but close to size of the 10x36.