Vortex Diamondback

[fly-by]

Went through the same comparison and am thrilled with my Vortex Diamondback 10x42s. 

Like them so much that I picked up a scope for the .22 also.  Vortex Diamondback 2-7x35 with parallax set for 50 yards.  Hard to find this combo in the mid price range and all the positives for the binos apply.

[singleshot12]

10x42 or 12x50  made in china

[fly-by]

I think the Vortex line is made in the Philippines and the Crossfire line in China.

[singleshot12]

I think the Vortex line is made in the Philippines and the Crossfire line in China.

well thats a little more encouraging What made you decide to get the 10x's and not the 12x's?

[columbiaman]

If you are looking at Vortex Diamondback type of binoculars, I would recommend that you check Leupold Redfield Rebel 8x42 and Zen-Ray Vista 8x42 binoculars.  I have compared them side by side.  They are essentially the same binoculars under different armors.  But Rebel and VISTA are significantly less expensive.

[shrek]

Jap sourced crap. do your country a favor, buy american.....

[ShaneTyTrey]

I have a pair of Nikon Monarch's and although I like them the thing that really irked me about them is that the moveable eye pieces suck.  One of mine got misaligned off of it's rotating threads and got stuck just like I've read in other reviews.  I'm really interested in possibly picking up some 10 by 42 Vortex's.

I had a similar thing happen a couple years ago, send them back to Nikon and they will fix them for free.  Nikon has a warranty that is second to only Vortex.  I just purchased the Vortex Razor binoculars and WOW, they are great, i currently have the Viper spotting scope but might upgrade to the Razor on that also.  Vortex is solid for sure.

[bobcat]

Jap sourced crap. do your country a favor, buy american.....

I agree with your sentiment but how many binoculars do you know of that are made here in this country?

[hunting4sanity]

I wish I had know to check with Elknut1.  Between my sons and I, we have a pile of empty green Vortex boxes.  I've been very impressed with Vortex's spotting scope, binos and rifle scopes.  I know there are other good ones out there, but for now I'll go with Vortex.

[JLS]

Jap sourced crap. do your country a favor, buy american.....

I agree with your sentiment but how many binoculars do you know of that are made here in this country?

I honestly don't know what optics you would find, save the upper end Leupold models that are made in the USA.  Pretty much everything else comes from overseas, either Europe or east Asia.

[shrek]

Jap sourced crap. do your country a favor, buy american.....

I agree with your sentiment but how many binoculars do you know of that are made here in this country?

I buy optics with the little gold ring around the objective lenses....

[shrek]

I wish I had know to check with Elknut1.  Between my sons and I, we have a pile of empty green Vortex boxes.  I've been very impressed with Vortex's spotting scope, binos and rifle scopes.  I know there are other good ones out there, but for now I'll go with Vortex.

I'm sorry, you probably piss and moan about the economy too? Kudo's!

[mountainman]

Have the Razor in 10X42, along with a Razor on top of my .338, and a Razor spotter complete with a digiscope set-up.More then pleased with all three!