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Cabelas is having a sale on there 8.5x50 Vortex Diamondbacks. Are they worth getting or will I regret not spending the extra money and just getting the 10x42?
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What's the sale price?
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Unless you're planning to use them in extremely dim conditions (non shooting hours), an 8.5x50 is probably overkill. An objective lens of 50mm makes for a larger and heavier binocular than necessary in most instances. I'd prefer a 10x42 both for the extra magnification and the smaller objective lens.
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Good price here on the 10x42's:
http://stores.elknut.com/vortex-optics-diamondback-binoculars-10x42-open-box-demo/
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The 8.5x are 139.99 and I think the 10x are 229.99.
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If you're on a really limited budget, get the cheaper ones now for $140, then save up and buy the Vortex Vipers next year.
You won't be happy with the Diamondbacks for very long, unless you don't use your binoculars for any serious glassing.
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