vortex bino input needed

[Keebler213]

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?

[bobcat]

What's the sale price?

[Bob33]

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.

[bobcat]

Good price here on the 10x42's: 
http://stores.elknut.com/vortex-optics-diamondback-binoculars-10x42-open-box-demo/

[Keebler213]

The 8.5x are 139.99 and I think the 10x are 229.99.

[bobcat]

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.