What binoculars should I purchase?
I've been looking recently at binoculars, and I've come up to a decision to purchase 10x50 for stargazing/land-viewing. Thing is, I'm not sure which brand I should buy.
I've found 4 types of binoculars that I could purchase in my country;
Bresser, Tasco Essentials, Nikon Action, and Bushnell - all of them 10x50.
Where - Nikon costs the most, Bresser costs a bit less, Bushnell costs significantly less, and Tasco costs a lot less. Which one should I buy? Is there a major difference between them? (FoV, weight, parts, etc.)
7 x 50 is a much better choice not only for astronomy but for terrestrial viewing too unless you plan to use a tripod. The exit pupil of 7 x 50s is the same size as the human pupil, making an image of maximum brightness, which is certainly what you want for astronomical viewing. If I were in your position, I'd probably try to find a used pair of Fujinon binoculars. I picked up a pair in a thrift store for $15, and even with a chipped prism, they are absolutely amazing.
7 x 50's are good for observing in clear skies with little light pollution. 10 x 50's are good for areas that have brighter skies. Typically, "you get what you pay for" in most things and that certainly included optics. But, shop around for the best deal. Try Amazon.com for reviews of binoculars. Here is a link to the 10 x 50's: