I’m fancying a set of “bins” nothing huge magnification, some compact 8x25 or similar and done the usual browsing. I’m aware that some of the older Zeiss, Leica, Leitz German stuff was proper quality of Lens and build and wondering for any given price point will the older stuff be better. Eg for £200 will I get more for my money buying a 1990s pair of Zeiss than a new, no doubt Chinese made set.
Is it the case that optics and coatings are far better now. Any advice would be appreciated