Product Description
Vortex Diamondback 8x42mm Binoculars D248
| List Price: | $269.00 |
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Product Details
- Color: Green
- Brand: Vortex
- Model: D248
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 5.90" h x 5.60" w x .0" l, 2.50 pounds
Features
- Phase corrected prisms (increasing light transmission by 7%) deliver sharp, greatly contrasted images.
- BaK-4 prisms provide sharp images from one edge of the broad viewing field to the other.
- Fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission for higher image quality in all lighting conditions - enhanced for 2009.
- Complete waterproof protection keeps dust and water out of the optical system with tight O-ring seals.
- Complete fogproofing of internal lenses with argon-purged optics presents clear views in spite of sudden temperature changes.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
By Jonathan P. Hodgson
I bought one pair of these last April (2009). Once my wife and I had used them a couple
of times it was clear that we each needed our own pair so we bought a second pair. They are quite simply an astonishing value for money. Really easy to use with wonderful quality of view.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By J. Shah
I bought the Vortex Diamondback 8x42 after I lost my Nikon Monarch 8x42. Here are comments based on my experience, after a few weeks of birding with the Vortex.
Vortex Diamondback 8x42 Nikon Monarch 8x42
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Life time warranty Limited warranrty.
Sturdier case Floppy case, however more compact.
18mm eye relief 15.5mm eye relief. Vortex are better for me as I wear eyeglasses. (Let me know if the values are not correct).
Heavier Lighter; less strain on the neck.
Focus knob stiff Focus knob does not require much torque. This is important when trying to focus on a fidgety bird.
Cheaper About $50 more expensive.
Good colors Better, slightly more vibrant colors.
Both have lens covers that can be easily lost. Both are excellent buys. If I had to buy again I would likely buy the Nikon, however I have no regrets getting the Vortex.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By RD Ward
I have spent months researching the best value for money pair of 8x42 birding binoculars. While the Nikon Monarch is touted by many websites and reviewers of Amazon to the best value for money birders to buy, I dedided to give the Vortex Diamondback a shot with their $40 cheaper price tag.
Needless to say I am extremely impressed by the performace of the Vortex. The build quality is excellent and should last a lifetime. The clarity of the image is outstanding. I am really impressed with the binocs in low light and am blown away by how quickly I can spot birds in dense and dark foliage. The only one issue I have is the carry case. It is way too large for the binoculars, almost as if they have a one-size-fits all carry case...but then these binocs should be used and not left in their carry case!
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