MFL wrote:
Optics have come a long way, compared to the inexpensive throwaway types we all have used at some point.
I found a great binocular years ago, that are high quality, and have given years of service, but still as good as the day I bought them.
Pentax 8x42 DCF WP
Jerry
Funny enough Jerry, you saved me getting off my duff to look. We've got the same ones and they are just fine for general "Hey, what's that?" usage. And compact, light weight and not Gucci priced so easy to toss in a bag.
And certainly more convenient then a 400mm Nikon lens hanging off your neck. :)
They might not be available anymore, but there are these:
https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-SD-8x42-WP-Binoculars/dp/B00SKO4AQI/ref=pd_di_sccai_1?pd_rd_w=3zq0s&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=K781GY81N6X2FZSHZVEP&pd_rd_r=810c5821-d602-496a-b2a0-7a1b70a08c27&pd_rd_wg=omveN&pd_rd_i=B00SKO4AQI&psc=1