If your optics budget won't handle a pair of Victory binoculars, but you still want Zeiss quality, look to the Conquest line of field glasses. You still get the T* multi-coatings on high-grade glass, along with rubber-armoring and water and dustproof construction.
The newest Conquest optics feature 50mm objective lenses. The 8x50 T* and 10x50 T* binoculars give you twilight factors of 20 and 22.4, respectively.
If you're looking for higher magnification for your scouting and hunting, check out the 12x45 T* or the 15x45 T* Conquests. For high-power binos, they are super light at just over 21 ounces!
Conquest binoculars are available in the more popular sizes of 8x40 and 10x40, and in the trimmer 30mm versions in both 8X and 10X. The Conquest Compacts in 8x20 and 10x25 will fit into both your budget and a small pocket. All Conquest binoculars feature the T* coatings and a price that will make you wonder why you weren't carrying Zeiss glass long ago.
North American Whitetall
North American Whitetail is designed for the serious trophy hunter. It provides authoritative coverage of world-class whitetails, the latest approaches to deer management and advanced hunting techniques.
