Last Question for Moderator-Vortex Crossfire 10x32mm Bnocs

The modern 10x42s can be very light, like the Monarchs. No piano.

In you price range the Bruntons are probably not phase coated.

There are a few 10x36 models around. [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/pentax-brand.html]Pentax[/link] has an older model.
[link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/pentax-brand.html]Pentax[/link] DCF HS 10 x 36 [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikonbinoculars.html]Binocular
Nikon[/link] Monarch ATB 10x36 [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html]Binoculars[/link] should run under 300
[link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell.html]Bushnell[/link] 243610 10 x 36 Excursion EX as low as 155.

Good luck.

[b]Joanie[/b], thank you for extending OP customer service, reading back , you did mention that OP was probably the one that made the mistake in listing the Phase Correction feature. I just did not put together OP = [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]Optics[/link] Planet.

I am probably making too big an issue over that, as far as the Crossfires, I am pleased with the size, and clarity of them . I do think the Vanquish line is better quality however, [u]but not sure what I am going to do.[/u]

What would be a good choice in the $150-$200 range , 10 x 32 [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]optics[/link]? The Bruton's seem like good [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html]binoculars[/link], any others that you can think of? What are these like? E1032: [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/brunton-eterna-binoculars.html]Brunton Eterna[/link] Midsize 10X32 [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html]Binoculars[/link] ?

ET, thanks for your input, I agree holding 10 x's steady is hard to do, regardless of price, unless the [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/rx-eyeglasses.html]glasses[/link] are heavier. The thing I have noticed in the times I have used the 10 x 32 [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-brand.html]Vortex[/link] Crossfires, is that I spend a lot of time adjusting the focus knob, much more than my 8 x 26's.

As far as the clarity of the Crossfires, I am not a professional reviewer or tester, but think the [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]optics[/link] are very sharp.

About all I have to go on in terms of higher end [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html]binoculars[/link], was a set of [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/steiner-binoculars.html]Steiner[/link] 10 x 50 Military Marine I owned for 20 some years.
They were fantastic in terms of [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]optics[/link], quality and durability, but were like carrying a piano around when I used them.

Sunset, in this lower end bino class, I would not expect any 10x32 or 10x36 to be all that great. [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-brand.html]Vortex[/link] does have a 9x36 Diamondback with a little extra power over the 8x32 models typically found. Have not seen them, one person so far liked them.

I have three pairs about 10x42 size, and find that I can hold them steady for a short while. Smaller ones, no. Once I had some [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-brand.html]Nikon[/link] 10x25 reverse porros. They were hard to hold and dim in winter.

Hi

I apologize on behalf of OP and I'm sure they will work with you on a return, so you can choose another [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html]binocular[/link] that has that important feature you want.

These [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html]binoculars[/link] are not phase corrected as [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]Optics[/link] Planet states, confirmed by [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-brand.html]Vortex[/link] correspondence to me.


I like them, but that feature was one of the main features that I chose in purchasing from [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]Optics[/link] Planet, they should not be advertised as such.

I will sure read [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]Optics[/link] Planet descriptions and specs [b]after[/b] reading the manufacturers specs, before ordering in the future.

Have ordered many times form [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]Optics[/link] Planet, have always been really happy with products and service, this is my first complaint, albeit, a minor one.

You're right - no mention of that on their website. I would tend to think that is a mistake on the OP website. However, still a fine choice

Joanie, one thing I have noticed is that [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]Optics[/link] Planet shows the Crossfire 10x32 as having Phase Correction Lenses , where the [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-brand.html]Vortex[/link] website doesn't show them as having that feature?

That's great! Look forward to any info you supply.

I decided to order the [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-brand.html]Vortex[/link] Crossfire 10 x 32mm, ordered from [link=http://www.OpticsPlanet.Com]Optics[/link] Planet yesterday.

Will give my input on them later this week hopefully. Looking at the size specs, they are only a little bit larger than my [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-brand.html]Vortex[/link] Vanquish set. If their quality is like my Vanquish, they will be good.

Thank you for your knowledgeable input ,Joanie... :D :D

Have not had the opportunity to check that one, yet, but will be glad to post a review when I do. On paper, at least, the Crossfire has a lot of features for the price, especailly phase-correction, which the Trailblazer does not. I am also a fan of 32mm binos, so I also support your move to a 32mm.

To moderator or any forum members, what is your opinion of the following :
[link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-brand.html]Vortex[/link] Crossfire 10x32mm [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/binoculars.html]Binoculars[/link] CRF-321 ?

For comparison, a model I am familiar with, are the Crossfires as clear and sharp as the Nikkon Trailblazers I have examined?

Thanks once again,