Review for Vortex Diamondback 10x42mm Binoculars D241

Author: JC from Washington State on Mar 22, 2012
Pros:  Clear, Bright, Easy to focus, Field of view, Warranty
Cons:  Objective Lens covers
Would recommend:  yes

JC wrote:

I work in retail sporting good & have many models of binoculars at my disposal. I had narrowed down my selection between the Nikon, Bushnell & Vortex models in roughly the same price class. I am using them mostly for hunting coyote, deer & elk in the state of WA where many of our days have cloudy skies which can mean low light levels & plenty of mist & fog. The light these optics transmit for their price is unbelievably good. I found the Diamondbacks & Monarchs to be the best of the bunch but with the no worries warranty the Diamondbacks offer & a little less coin, my decision was a no brainer. The only con I can find in them is the removable objective lens covers. They are not permanently attached (good & bad) they are rubberized with loops that hold onto the lens tubes & have a short section of strap that joins the loop to the lens cap. I can see loosing them over time but I am sure I could get extras. The only reason I bought these from Optic Planet & not thru my store was because I had money to burn in my paypal account.