The New Orion GiantView ED 20x100

[Refractordude]

Are these Orion GiantView Ed 20x100 a clone of the APM 20x100 ED binoculars. Thanks all

https://www.telescope.com/Orion/Orion-G ... 135440.uts

https://www.apm-telescopes.net/en/apm-m ... binoculars

https://skygazeoptics.com/products/apm- ... en-filling

[Lady Fraktor]

Look similar yes, a clone... I have doubts.
Marcus does small batch buys with very high QA/ QC standards which are much better than standard mass produced.

[Bigzmey]

There are some differences in dimensions and weight. So not clones. I had good experience with binos from both brands, but I would go with APM. As Gabby says better QA/QC.

However, if you considering spending $1,000 on 100mm binos, I would spend a bit more and get

https://skygazeoptics.com/products/apm- ... -eyepieces

[Refractordude]

There are some differences in dimensions and weight. So not clones. I had good experience with binos from both brands, but I would go with APM. As Gabby says better QA/QC.

However, if you considering spending $1,000 on 100mm binos, I would spend a bit more and get

https://skygazeoptics.com/products/apm- ... -eyepieces

Not buying them. I was just curious. Yeah, my next binoculars will be 100mm 90 degree.

[Lady Fraktor]

A friend has the ones that Bigzmey has linked to, excellent views with them.
If you enjoy binocular viewing these are outstanding.

[Refractordude]

A friend has the ones that Bigzmey has linked to, excellent views with them.
If you enjoy binocular viewing these are outstanding.

I think about those 90 degree 100mm all the time. However, my next chunk of play money will go to buying scuba diving gear. There is some great scuba diving just six hours drive from me. I just do not want to rent the lousy gear anymore.