Excellent in every way, and at this price... well, a bargain! I find the views bright, sharp, and completely without residual color fringing. The collimation seems perfect, so there is no eyestrain at all with prolonged viewing. The field of view is in good accurate sharp focus from the center of the field of view to edge of the field. The apparent field of view is huge, wide, and this heightens the perception of the 3-D effect that the binoculars give (it's clear that the eyepieces are a wide-field-of-view design-type). I also use the binocs for stargazing, and find the star images very sharp and without astigmatism or flaring, a stringent test for any optics! Viewing very bright objects such as the moon does not result in ghost images or multiple images: the anti-reflection coatings on all the optics and internal parts thus seem very efficient and effective. And I see no evidence of internal reflections from scattering when viewing bright objects: clean! The weight of the binocs is good, and not excessive, and they feel very solid; the focus control is easy and conveniently placed, and the variable diopter adjustment on the right-hand eyepiece is easy to adjust and it "stays put" once set, yet is always easy to re-adjust (say, when you hand the binocs to a friend with differing eyesight details). I'm very happy with these binocs, and will use them in all applications where 10x42mm binocs are appropriate, and especially in birding and Astronomy. I purchased a Vortex binocular Harness strap for easy carrying in the field, although the neck strap already included with the binocs is very fine and has a nice comfortably padded neck-piece cushion. The included binocular case is good, but my pair will spend most of its time out in the open and ready to use (read, "grab") in an instant. Again, this is a bargain and really a beautiful marriage of very high optical quality and mechanical design & implementation. Kudos!, Vortex. The 10 x 42mm Vortex Diamondback binocular is a hit with me, a retired Astronomer who appreciates fine optics and mechanism.

Bought these as a gift for my daughter for our hunting trips. I have the same pair, she kept borrowing mine......There are better optics for way more money no doubt but if you're looking for a mid weight decent set of optics that won't break the bank these are great. Decent clarity right up to dusk.

These are as good as they say

It's hard to believe that you can get such a high quality product these days for a price point that rivals competitors at 3-4 times the price. This product does exactly that. Before I purchased these particular binoculars, I did quite a bit of research on many different review sites and forums trying to find the best possible bang for the buck. I had heard of the company named "Vortex" before and I also read that they were a branch of another popular, but much larger optics company.I had never owned a Vortex product and I was definitely weary at first, but after reading hundreds of articles and reviews, I decided that it was time to give them a shot and boy was I extremely satisfied. The product shipped extremely fast and arrived in a very well packaged box. From the moment I opened the box, I knew the product I was holding was of very high quality. The case that they came in was wrapped in a soft black velvet fabric, with a hard shell exterior that felt like it could take a beating without losing any structural integrity or risk damaging your binoculars. The zipper on the case was of high quality and looked like it would take a large amount of force to actually break the pin connectors.Once inside of the case, there was an included neck strap that was made of a stretchy fabric. It was comfortable and hardly noticeable when you were wearing it. The only drawback of the strap itself were the metal connector loops; these connectors were too large to actually fit correctly on the binoculars themselves. This was not a huge deal for me, since I already owned another strap system that was purchased at Cabela's and it fit perfectly.The binoculars themselves were the perfect size and the feel of the texture is awesome. They are grippy, and do not feel like they are going to fall out of your hands. These are the 8x42 size variants, and I feel like these are the perfect size to keep steady and also not have to carry around 10 pound binoculars unnecessarily. The dials on these binos are top quality, and very easy to get accustomed to. When I first dialed my vision to them, it took about 30 seconds to nail it down. The glass is so extremely clear it's incredible and I'm comparing them to a pair of $2000 Swarovski's. They let in more light, they had a better feel, they were lighter, they felt more durable and the warranty on these things is by far the gold standard of what any person with common sense would consider to be the absolute best. This is why I mentioned that you can get an amazing product for such an great price if you just take the time to read the reviews and find the best possible deals.I will be purchasing more of Vortex's products and I am glad that I made this purchase. Very recommended set of binoculars! 5 stars!!!

Ich habe mehrere Ferngläser und habe ein billiges Glas, welches ich immer im Auto liegen lassen kann, gesucht.Ich wurde von diesem Vortex Glas positiv überrascht - sehr hochwertige Verarbeitung und perfekte Bildqualität. Die Garantie ist sowieso der Hammer - wo gibt es das heute sonst noch?

Although not particularly knowledgeable about binoculars I am someone who researches thoroughly when making a significant purchase.I wanted to replace several pairs of compact binoculars that just knock around the house and invest in a really decent pair for bird watching both in my own heavily wooded gardens and also the more open rural surroundings locally. Despite higher magnification lenses being available, my enquiries told me that 8 x 42 is a well regarded formula for my purposes and has less risk of 'shake' than the higher powered 10x.Having set a budget of up to £200 there seemed to be a mind boggling amount of choice and of course reviews can become very technical on the one hand and subjective on the other. Previous online reviews across the internet lead me to this make and model and I have to say I couldn't be more pleased even though I purchased through Amazon without being able to try them out first.Tested over this week in varying lights but dry conditions, both me (short sight, sometime spectacle wearer) and my other half (long sighted) are extremely pleased with the clear, sharp and vibrant views through these binoculars. We've varied between watching water birds on their nests amongst the reeds, to looking across country at the village 2½ miles distant. This evening while lamps are on in the house, I've looked through the windows at a Great Spotted Woodpecker on the side of the bird bath. I've seen a much clearer picture of him than ever before and so much more detail. The binoculars are weighty but comfortable to wear with the padded neck strap and are well balanced and feel good to grip. The weight is backed up by a quality product which performs extremely well.The only negative I've found is also highlighted by others and that is the loose fit of the separate lens caps which drop down at the front, but which should stay attached. Despite having read warnings about this feature, I lost one yesterday and had to retrace our steps to locate it: luckily it was found and still in perfect condition, but this is a minor point to be aware of.In a nutshell we are both very impressed by the build quality and value for money, not to mention the lifetime guarantee (a rare thing indeed) which reviewers seem to agree is honoured with great customer service. All in all I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Vortex Diamond 8x42s as a sound purchase at an excellent price point.