Post by: Dmanmastertracker on August 18, 2010, 10:06:22 AM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on August 18, 2010, 07:22:38 PM
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Post by: videoman on August 18, 2010, 07:43:49 PM
Post by: Larry Simoneaux on August 19, 2010, 08:56:53 PM
I looked through products made by Steiner, Nikon, Burris, Leupold, Vortex, and even Swarovski (out of my price range). What I found was that it all comes down to you, your eyes (especially your eyes), and your preferences.
I purchased a pair of Vortex Razors (10 x 42) because - and, again, to my eyes - they were the best suited to me in clarity, sharpness, and detail. This will be my third year using them and I have been completely satisfied with my purchase. I hunt in the Twisp, Conconully area and I'm pretty rough on my gear. These binoculars have been wet, dirty, cold, dropped, sat on and have never once let me down. They have allowed me to identify deer and antler points at distances that my old binoculars (Olympus and Bausch& Lomb) could never handle.
They have some minor glitches in the eye cup area. They are plastic when they should be anodized aluminum. Small problem that can be overlooked for the absolutely good field of view and resolution they provide. I found them to be brighter than Zeiss and clearer than (again, to my eyes) than the others I looked through. Their customer service is outstanding. Repeat. Outstanding. They stand behind their products and will go the extra mile to satisfy you. Their warranty is lifetime and transferable.
The next step up would have been to the $1500-$2000 level but, for those extra dollars, I'm not sure you would gain much that is discernable to your eyes.
I would buy them again. I recommend them to anyone who asks
Larry Simoneaux
Post by: jameslong on August 19, 2010, 09:07:03 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on August 19, 2010, 09:37:49 PM
About two years ago, I spent about 6 months of study, in store and outdoor comparisons, reading reviews, talking with company reps, pricing, etc. in order to get the best pair of binoculars I could find in a price range of $400 - $800.Great input, thanks.
I looked through products made by Steiner, Nikon, Burris, Leupold, Vortex, and even Swarovski (out of my price range). What I found was that it all comes down to you, your eyes (especially your eyes), and your preferences.
I purchased a pair of Vortex Razors (10 x 42) because - and, again, to my eyes - they were the best suited to me in clarity, sharpness, and detail. This will be my third year using them and I have been completely satisfied with my purchase. I hunt in the Twisp, Conconully area and I'm pretty rough on my gear. These binoculars have been wet, dirty, cold, dropped, sat on and have never once let me down. They have allowed me to identify deer and antler points at distances that my old binoculars (Olympus and Bausch& Lomb) could never handle.
They have some minor glitches in the eye cup area. They are plastic when they should be anodized aluminum. Small problem that can be overlooked for the absolutely good field of view and resolution they provide. I found them to be brighter than Zeiss and clearer than (again, to my eyes) than the others I looked through. Their customer service is outstanding. Repeat. Outstanding. They stand behind their products and will go the extra mile to satisfy you. Their warranty is lifetime and transferable.
The next step up would have been to the $1500-$2000 level but, for those extra dollars, I'm not sure you would gain much that is discernable to your eyes.
I would buy them again. I recommend them to anyone who asks
Larry Simoneaux