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Date: 12/5/25 10:28 am
From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Subject: Re: Binoculars for students |
Thank you all for the recommendations!
Lots of good information to sift through.
Have a good weekend!
Coty
On Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM Suleski, Alexander <alexsuleski...>
wrote:
> Hi Costanza,
>
> I would echo Julian's sentiments about the Vortex Diamondbacks, or really
> Vortex in general. The optics might be slightly higher in cost than some of
> the options, but as someone who has used their warranty in the past I will
> say it is unbeatable. If you are planning on having them long-term, I would
> say Vortex is a great option especially with students because they will
> repair or replace optics at no cost with no questions asked. They are also
> comparatively very good optics at their price point.
>
> The basic Nocs Provisions binoculars are about $100, and are I would say
> *functional*. They don't however have the same warranty protections
> outside of defects from their own production process.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> *Alex Suleski*
> *Wildlife Education Program Coordinator*
> Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
> 3400 Discovery Road
> Petersburg, PA, 16669
> He/Him
> ------------------------------
> *From:* State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf
> of Avery, Julian D <jda121...>
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:37 AM
> *To:* <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
> *Subject:* Re: Binoculars for students
>
> I’ve purchased 45 pairs of vortex 8x42 diamondback for ornithology. Solid
> binocular that provides very clear and sharp images. They also hold up
> well to college student abuse, which may or may not be similar to k-12 wear
> and tear:) The key is that they 100% provide exceptional warranty service.
> If you get these you won’t have to buy more in the future.
>
> It’s a very good binocular for the price. Also, you get a discount from
> B&H photo if it’s an educational purchase.
>
> Happy to answer specific questions off list!
>
> julian
>
> Julian Avery
>
> Penn State University
>
> Ecosystem Science and Mgmt
>
> 412 Forest Resources Bldg
>
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>
> On Dec 4, 2025, at 10:56 AM, Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
> wrote:
>
>
> Good morning, club,
>
> I am interested in knowing opinions about binoculars for a student group
> of young teenagers; they need to be decent, sturdy, and affordable. I see
> Cornell recommends Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 8×42 as their top budget set,
> but these might be out of budget. If there is anything that, in your
> experience, is good enough but cheaper, I would like to know.
> Brownie points if you have purchased these to be used by a wide set of
> people, and not just one careful person, and you had good results.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Coty
>
>
> --
> Constanza Ehrenhaus.
>
>
--
Constanza Ehrenhaus.
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