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About Leupold Optics
Leupold is an family owned American company that has been designing, machining, and assembling precision optical instruments for over a hundred years, Leupold scopes and binoculars are considered to be some of the finest in the world.
Wind River Binoculars
The series of Wind River binoculars from Leupold was first introduced in 1994 and is made up of binoculars that have been optimized for the outdoors and nature watching. From 2001 this series has also been known as the Green Ring Series. I have not been able to verify which, but at least some Wind River products are not manufactured in the U.S. This has basically been done to minimize costs. Leupold reckon that in order to manufacture a pair of comparable binoculars in the U.S, they would have to sell the product for roughly twice the price.
There are a number of binoculars that lie within the Green Ring / Wind River series and each are available in multiple configurations, these include the popular Cascade, Cascades, Olympic, Mesa, Yosemite, Katmai, Mojave, Acadia and Pinnacles binoculars.
Featuring a very modern looking top hinge shape, the new Leupold BX-2 Alpine binoculars are priced at the super competitive mid-level end of the market and as such aime todeliver a really high level of functionality and performance, but at a reasonable price.
This is a very difficult equation to get right, but from the list of features and specifications on the BX-2 Alpine, Leopold look to have done a more than decent job of it:
Main Features & Highlights:
Available in 42mm and 52mm sizes, with either 8x, 10x or a powerful 12x (only 52) magnifications, as well as some good features, these Leupold BX-2 Alpine binoculars also look to have some more than decent specifications that should appel to the general nature lover as well as the more more serious hunter, wildlife observer and birdwatcher:
| Model | Power | Obj. Dia. (mm) | FOV @ 1,000 yds. (ft.) | Length (in.) | Weight (oz.) | Eye Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176969 | 8x | 42 | 394 | 6.2 | 28 | 18.3 mm |
| 176971 | 10x | 42 | 367 | 6.2 | 28 | 15 mm |
| 176973 | 10x | 52 | 304 | 6.6 | 31.5 | 19.3 mm |
| 176975 | 12x | 52 | 272 | 6.6 | 32.1 | 16.6 mm |
Further Reading
For far more indepth details that also includes a couple of videos on the BX-2 Alpine, take a moment to read the article linked below:
Prices & Where to Buy:
Depending on the exact model, Leupold & Stevens have set the RRP at between $299.99 and $379.99. This price will certainly be less online and will come down even further over time. Check the links below to get the latest prices:
The BX-4 is not only one of Leupold's newest series, but is also now their premier range and as you would expect comes with a host of very high end components, specs and features:
Main Highlights:
Video Overview
Sizes Available:
Main Specifications
| Length | Wght | Close Focus | FOV @ 1000 yds | Eye Relief (mm) | |
| 8x42 BX-4 HD | 6.10in | 29oz | 8.2ft | 425ft | 20 |
| 10x42 BX-4 HD | 6.10in | 29oz | 8.2ft | 336ft | 20 |
Price
Depending on the model and of course where you buy them, Leupold BX-4 Binoculars are currently available for between $600 and $700:
The BX-3 Mojave Series is an update to their original Mojave binoculars (see below)
All the binoculars in this series feature an open bridge design that is both lightweight and ergonomic. The rubber- coated body is rugged, waterproof and fogproof and all BX-3 Mojave binoculars are covered by Leupold's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
On the inside, features include cold mirror coated roof prisms combined with a fully multi-coated lens system for excellent brightness, resolution, true to life color fidelity as well as excellent contrast in all lighting conditions.
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Sizes Available:
Price
Depending on the model, Leupold BX-3 Mojave Binoculars are currently available for between $400 and $620:
Not only are these semi-compact, mid sized porro prism Leupold BX-1 binoculars ideal for those wanting to travel light or save space, but they are also ideal for older children, young adults and some women with smaller hands and faces. This is because not only is the whole body smaller than a standard full sized bin, but they are also able to adjust to a narrower interpupillary distance (IPD) to accomodate a shorter distance between the eyes than most full sized bins.
Main Highlights:
Sizes Available:
Main Specifications
| Length | Wght | Close Focus | FOV @ 1000 yds | Eye Relief (mm) | IPD (cm) | |
| 6x30 BX-1 | 4.6in | 17oz | 10ft | 420ft | 18.5 | 5 - 7 |
| 8x30 BX-1 | 4.5in | 17oz | 10ft | 389ft | 15.5 | 5 - 7 |
| 10x30 BX-1 | 4.5in | 17oz | 11ft | 351ft | 15.5 | 5 - 7 |
Price
At the time of writing, Leupold BX-1 Yosemite Binoculars were available for between $80 and $160:
Leupold Pinnacles BinocularsThe Leupold Pinnacle Green Ring full size roof prism binoculars come with fully multi-coated lenses, phase coated prisms and are both rugged and waterproof. The slim design, combined with retractable contoured eyecups and generous eye relief, make any pair of Pinnacles a pleasure to use. Designed for general birdwatching, wildlife observation and other outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
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Price Range
They have a list price of between $600 and $650, but I have often seen them listed on Amazon from about $400 - $500.
Leupold Katmai BinocularsThe Katmai series offer you a high performance binocular in a compact body that you can take anywhere. Unlike any other compact binoculars, which use small objective lenses and eyepieces, the Katmai features full-size eyepieces, 32mm objective lenses, and phase and L-coated prisms. They all work together to give you an image with exceptional brightness, clarity and vivid, true colors. Katmai binoculars are incredibly comfortable to hold, small enough to fit a cargo pocket, fully folded down, Katmai binoculars are about 4.5 inches wide and 4.25 inches long, yet they are still powerful enough to be your full-time optics. Due to their compact size, these binoculars make ideal travel companions and as such will make excellent safari binoculars, but are also great as general use, birding, stadium and sporting events binoculars.
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Price Range
Depending on the model, they have a list price of between $470 and $550, but I have seen them for sale on Amazon, Binoculars.com and Eagle Optics for between $320 - $370. This then makes them a much cheaper option than the excellent Swarovski EL 32 binoculars. It must be said that the Swarovski's are a superior pair of optics. But overall these Leupold Katmai Wind River binoculars have all the important features, quality lenses and prisms and therefore make excellent value for money:
Leupold Olympic BinocularsQuality full size roof prism binoculars at an affordable price. These Leupold Green Ring Olympic Series binoculars deliver the kind of performance that you would only expect to find on far more expensive binoculars. The Wind River Olympic binoculars are lightweight and have phase coated prisms and fully multi coated lenses that produce excellent color fidelity, brightness, and clarity. These make ideal general use, wildlife observation and bird watching binoculars.
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Price
Depending on the model, they have a list price of between $420 and $530, in reality, you can find them for sale at much cheaper prices, usually between $280 and $370. Excellent value full size binoculars.
Leupold Mojave BinocularsThe Wind River Mojave open bridge design gives you a comfortable to grip, but helps to keep the weight down. (The 10x42 Mojave weighs 23oz, compared to 25oz for the 10x42 Pinnacles and 27.5oz of the Swarovski 10x42 EL's) This body design combined with quality optics should impress even the most serious binocular users. Cold mirror coated prisms combined with a fully multi-coated lens system give you peak brightness and resolution, true to life color fidelity, and exceptional contrast, in all light conditions. Any Mojave binocular is rugged, waterproof, and dependable, ideal for general use, birding, hiking and wildlife observation.
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Sizes Available:
Price
Depending on the model, they have a list price of between $450 and $560, but in reality, you can find them for sale at much cheaper prices, usually between $320 and $370. Excellent value full size binoculars.
Leupold Binoculars on Amazon:
New: Leupold Introduces Lightweight BX-3 Mojave Binoculars - Details of the introduction of two new models to the Leupold BX-3 Mojave Binoculars Range. Includes main features, specifications and where to buy.If you need to contact Leupold regarding any of their products or for warranty or repair information, you can use the following details below:
Address
Leupold & Stevens
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, OR 97006-5790
USA
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