An easy to grip rubber armored chassis with perfectly placed thumb indents provides superior ergonomics.
Vortex optics razor hd 10x42 roof prism binocular review.
That being said allow me to introduce you to one of my all time favorite binoculars the vortex diamondback 10x42.
Vortex diamondback hd binoculars new product review.
So instead of going through them all again below are only the features and specifications that really stand out for me and which are in my opinion as good as or better than other similar instruments at this level.
10x magnification and 42mm objective lenses the viper hd is a high end full size yet compact binocular that is suited for any hunt.
In june of 2013 s s owner steve speck wrote a review comparing the vortex razor hd to the zeiss conquest hd.
10x42 10x magnification and 42mm objectives lenses the razor hd features hand selected prisms and premium high density glass delivering unparalled resolution and color creating stunning high def images.
But in price vs.
Initially i bought this binocular as a backup.
As good now as it was then and still the best bang for your dollar for 10 42 binoculars.
Being able to see objects at 400 yards right before and after sunset.
By michael and diane porter birdwatching dot com special september 2019.
Vip unconditional lifetime warranty means vortex optics will fix or repair at no cost to the customer no questions asked.
Diamondback now with hd glass.
Overall we can say without hesitation that the vortex razor hd 10x42 is an excellent piece of equipment and a serious rival for such models as the zeiss conquest hd 10x42 or the nikon monarch hg 10x42 designed by very renowned producers.
A high density optical system delivers exceptional resolution and edge to edge clarity.
In bright light where the sun was off axis 20 60 degrees or so i noticed less glare.
Multi coated optics and phase corrected prisms waterproof and fogproof protection.
The vortex diamondback 10x42 binoculars review in the ten plus years that i have been a hunter i have experimented with a vast array of binoculars and other optical instruments.
Six years later we re still happy to recommend the vortex razor hd.
Quality vortex blew the other competition out of the water and then considering the warranty there wasn t much of a competition.
After comparing both 10x42 side by side in different lighting conditions over several days i went with the vortex razor hd s.
They performed better in low light.
For years diamondback binoculars from vortex optics have been the best buy in relatively inexpensive binoculars.
Rated 5 out of 5 by jon from won t disappoint bought the razor 10x42 three years ago after vigorously comparing all the major brands overall vortex lenses were the clearest of any other brand except swarovski.
