Vortex 10 x 25 - Vortex Solo 10x25 Monocular

This monocular is rugged, with very clear, bright optics for a 25 mm objective lens. It feels like a quality instrument, and is: fully multi-coated optics, waterproof, BAK-4 prism. The image is surprisingly stable for a 10 power monocular, and the focus is easy to adjust the focus. The twist up semi-rubber eye cup is so much better than the older kind of eye cup. Comes with a good neck lanyard; however, the pouch is only so-so, as it is open on the sides.

The 2.5 mm pupil diameter is a bit small, in my opinion: I have to hold the monocular very steady against my eye, else the field starts to jump around, with blurry edges. I would recommend the 8 x 25 monocular for the larger pupil diameter, and would trade the slight decrease in power for the wider field. - I imagine that the 8 x 36 or the 10 x 36 would also be awesome, but the price and the greater weight are not options for me.

I also like the VIP warranty Vortex has: lifetime, no questions asked, no charge: it makes purchasing this instrument a no-brainer for me.
Pros: great optics; bright; lightweight; solid feeling.
Cons: wish the pupil diameter was a bit bigger, like the 8 x 25 model!

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.