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Title: vortex bino input needed
Post by: Keebler213 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?

Title: Re: vortex bino input needed
Post by: bobcat on August 13, 2015, 12:14:17 PM

What's the sale price?

Title: Re: vortex bino input needed
Post by: Bob33 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:

Title: Re: vortex bino input needed
Post by: bobcat on August 13, 2015, 12:25:36 PM

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

Title: Re: vortex bino input needed
Post by: Keebler213 on August 13, 2015, 01:08:38 PM

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

Title: Re: vortex bino input needed
Post by: bobcat 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.