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12x50 Vortex Diamondback binos are $259. What's the difference? Is the +$300 worth it? — 1 Answer

by Lance, from ID, United States Asked on May 25, 2019

Name Vortex Viper HD 12x50mm Roof Prism Binoculars (4.7)
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Answered by Keeper, member, from WA, United States, on September 24, 2019

Hi,
As fa ras I concern, the Viper HD's would be an upgrade optically and mechanically over the Diamondback HD's. You can expect better low light performance, edge to edge clarity, resolution, and less color distortion. There is a fairly big jump between the Diamondbacks and Viper's - You will notice it the most in low light conditions. It is up to the user whether or not it is worth the extra cost. If you are using the binoculars a fair amount, I would say it likely is. The Diamodback's are still a great buy and commonly thought as the best bang for the buck in Vortex lineup.
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