Clear and bright. - Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42mm Roof Prism Binoculars

The best binoculars that I have to compare these to, are Nikon Prostaff 3s on Nikon Prostaff 7s, all 10x42mm. My 7s are much clearer than my 3s but are also larger. The Vortex Diamondbacks impressed me because they are much smaller than my 7s, slightly smaller than my 3s, but have a slightly brighter picture than my Prostaff 7s. The Prostaff 7s and Vortex are really close in brightness and clarity, but the Vortex is just a little better. The focus knob is a little smoother and easier to turn on the Vortex and the lens caps fit snug unlike Nikon's that fall off. The Nikon's have more comfortable eye cups and a rubberized grip that I like but if I was going hunting, I'd most likely carry the Diamondbacks due to the smaller size. I actually bought these as a Christmas present for my brother-in-law and commented in front of my wife that they were better than my Nikons. Christmas morning, I had a pair too. You also can't go wrong with Vortex's lifetime warranty.