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vortex bino input needed
« on: August 13, 2015, 12:10:58 PM »
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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Re: vortex bino input needed
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2015, 12:14:17 PM »
What's the sale price?

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Re: vortex bino input needed
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2015, 12:21:13 PM »
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. :twocents:
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Re: vortex bino input needed
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2015, 12:25:36 PM »

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Re: vortex bino input needed
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2015, 01:08:38 PM »
The 8.5x are 139.99 and I think the 10x are 229.99.

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Re: vortex bino input needed
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2015, 01:17:16 PM »
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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