Yes, I am liking it.
Is this the one you have ? https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Diamondback-8x32-Binoculars/dp/B07V3L4S3H?th=1
It is almost 3x less price than Nikon, but reviews looks very nice
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Is this the one you have ? https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Diamondback-8x32-Binoculars/dp/B07V3L4S3H?th=1
It is almost 3x less price than Nikon, but reviews looks very nice
Yes, and I scored Vertex Diamondback HD 2000 rangefinder too. Surprising how far off our eyes see distance. many photos are much more distance than we believe
I have two pairs of Nikon Monarch binoculars. They are very nice for the cost and carry a lifetime warranty. Optics are very good and the binoculars are quite durable.
I like an 8x42 or something similar. This is a good balance of enough magnification and good light gathering capability. They are also not too big. I would use an 8x30 if my plan was for occasional use while photographing. Here my camera would have most of my attention and the binoculars would only have brief use looking at potential subjects. I's stay away from 10x or 12 x binoculars as they get big and heavy, and are harder to keep on the subject.
I like an 8x42 or something similar. This is a good balance of enough magnification and good light gathering capability. They are also not too big. I would use an 8x30 if my plan was for occasional use while photographing. Here my camera would have most of my attention and the binoculars would only have brief use looking at potential subjects. I's stay away from 10x or 12 x binoculars as they get big and heavy, and are harder to keep on the subject.
There were a couple threads here a while back with some really great info regarding binoculars and plus/ con of the types.
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Best Binoculars for Wildlife viewing/Photography
I could have sworn I read an article from Steve making binocular recommendations to compliment wildlife photography, but searching the forums and website topics I'm running a blank...any ideas ?
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Binocular 8x42 or 10x42?
Hello, I'm going to buy a Vortex crossfire or Diamond binocular. I can't decide between 8x42 or 10x42 for birds. I need your advice please. Please I don't want Swarovski , Zeiss and Leica are excessively expensive. I'm looking for a good binocular and a good reasonable price. I don't know if...
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Thanks, will check themThere were a couple threads here a while back with some really great info regarding binoculars and plus/ con of the types.
Best Binoculars for Wildlife viewing/Photography
I could have sworn I read an article from Steve making binocular recommendations to compliment wildlife photography, but searching the forums and website topics I'm running a blank...any ideas ?
Binocular 8x42 or 10x42?
Hello, I'm going to buy a Vortex crossfire or Diamond binocular. I can't decide between 8x42 or 10x42 for birds. I need your advice please. Please I don't want Swarovski , Zeiss and Leica are excessively expensive. I'm looking for a good binocular and a good reasonable price. I don't know if...
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TRW
Member
Recently received a pair of Hawke ED 8X32 binoculars and am super impressed with them. Wanted a backup pair that was smaller than my primary glass that I could keep in my vehicle. Clean glass, compact size and nice ergonomic feel to them. Would say they punch above their weight class.
SHC
Member
I did a lot of homework to balance price and performance with the need to have enough eye relief to be able to wear glasses. The Nikon Monarch M7 8 x 30s have been great. I hiked continuously in Costa Rica with my photo gear and the M7s, and the Nikon binoculars did the job while keeping my load light.
Sawdustman
New member
I have had the Athlons for a long time based on recommendations from a birding site. Work great for me.
GHWI
Active member
Check out Vortex, they have great customer service.
I have had Swarovski rifle scopes and found them to outstanding. If you can afford it, buy the best, cry once.
I’ve used these for well over a decade…
TomRC
Member
In the $500 range, Vortex Viper HD is without question what you should buy. I spend a lot of time in the woods chasing critters with guns and glass and these are fantastic binocs for the $$ and the Vortex warranty is arguably the best in the business. Basically if you have an issue, even if caused by operator error just send them in and if they can't fix they'll send you a new pair. If you are patient and look for sales you can pick up a pair for under $400. We obviously aren’t talking Swarovski quality but I wouldn’t buy anything else in this price range!
I have both of the Vortex brand binos mentioned in your post (8x42 and 10x42). I have two because I keep one in vehicles at two different homes (primary and mountain cabin). I photograph both BIF and wildlife. If the majority of your of photography will be BIF go with the 8x42 for the wider field of view as you will usually be closer to the subject(s). For wildlife in the wild, I find the extra magnification of the 10x42 useful. I think the Vortex brand strikes a good balance between quality and price.
Though you didn‘t ask, I highly reccommend the Ultra-Light Binocular Harness available from the Rick Young Outdoor Store. Versatile carry options and not bulky.
Though you didn‘t ask, I highly reccommend the Ultra-Light Binocular Harness available from the Rick Young Outdoor Store. Versatile carry options and not bulky.
daran
Member
I recently replaced my binos merely because I kept being annoyed that the focus knob of it had an inverted direction compared to my lenses. Either direction would have worked fine for me, but when switching between devices it kept confusing me. And the birds often don't wait that long, either. I'm sure this isn't a big issue for everyone, but for me it ended up being a deal breaker.
Annoyingly this direction (either clock-wise or counter-clock-wise to infinity) is frequently not given in advertisements, and not consistent even within brands, which makes it hard to check this. A majority of binos seem to be CW, while for cameras Nikon is CW while Sony (and Canon?) are CCW. I used to have Nikon binos (CW) and now use Steiner (CCW).
See e.g. this old thread for the confusion of which bino does what: https://www.birdforum.net/threads/focusing-direction-of-your-binoculars-everyone.180418
Whereas this even older thread is about cameras and their lenses: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3963614
Annoyingly this direction (either clock-wise or counter-clock-wise to infinity) is frequently not given in advertisements, and not consistent even within brands, which makes it hard to check this. A majority of binos seem to be CW, while for cameras Nikon is CW while Sony (and Canon?) are CCW. I used to have Nikon binos (CW) and now use Steiner (CCW).
See e.g. this old thread for the confusion of which bino does what: https://www.birdforum.net/threads/focusing-direction-of-your-binoculars-everyone.180418
Whereas this even older thread is about cameras and their lenses: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3963614
Alan Dixon
New member
I have no hesitation in recommending Opticron traveller 8 x 32 BGA WP. We have one pair, for my wife to use exactly as you describe, and we have bought pairs for both of our sons and their partners. Stunning quality at a reasonable price!!
This is something to check
Thanks for pointing it out
Roy
Well-known member
A lens scope adapter would be small ...
Roybon
Active member
I would advise to look for a monocular like the Leica Monovid 8x20, weight 112gr ! no binocular will ever beat this. and it's surprisingly good, certainly in your price range in the USA.