Binocular Strength

[Rucker61]

10 x 43 Zen-Ray ED3s for me. I dasn't dare look through anything alpha, because I'll never afford those. These are pretty dang close to Vortex Razors for a lot less. I also found that a tripod helps a lot for extended glassing.

[whitewalrus]

I have the vortex diamondback 10X50. They are a good bang for the buck bino. They do take some getting used to when it comes to focusing, the slightest movement of the focus can make them look crisp or fuzzy.

Pretty much agree with Hummer.

You can see better with quality 8x than cheap 10x, don't skimp. I use Burris and Vortex, but Burris stopped making Binos, so there are not a lot around anymore. The Vortex Diamondback 10x42 are about $230 or so and is the least I would go with. If that is too much for you, check out the Vortex Solo 10x36 Monocular. I guarantee you can see better with that that any compact of cheap 8x or 10x Binos. I use mine often when weight and rain are factors.

But if you can afford more, it is worth it. I would honestly hunt with a cheap rifle and good binos than a really nice rifle and cheap binos.