Binocular recommendation

[Brian.243]

I am ready to upgrade my binoculars
I want to stay with 10x40s and a budget of 1500 dollars
I am currently thinking the Kowa Genesis or the Zeiss SFL
Any one have experience with either of these or another recommendation in my budget
Thanks
Brian

 

[pilar]

I’m a tried and true Steiner binoculars user
As a boat captain and hunter nothing beats a Steiner. Imo

https://www.steiner-optics.com/sites/default/files/content/downloads/2024-03/Steiner%20M1050r%20User%20Manuel.pdf

 

[jnmullins]

I have a set of Kowa Genesis 10.5x44 and they are excellent binoculars. I can’t tell a difference between them and Swarovski SLC, and they are slightly better than my Meopta Meopro Air 10x40s. I recently picked up some Zeiss Conquest 8x32, and I’m very impressed with them, so the SFL should be even better.

 

[Nyati]

Also a Steiner user.

 

[deewayne2003]

I was recently faced with the same issue….

I went Leica 10x40 and couldn’t be happier.

 

[Brian.243]

Which model leicas did you go with?