Vanguard Endeavor binoculars

[westsloper]

Has anyone here used Vanguard Endeavor ED binoculars? I'm talking about the cheapest model, not the II or IV models. They seem interesting to me but I can't find any locally to take a look at. I'm wondering how they'd compare to the Nikon Monarch 5 or the Vortex Diamondback. I'm looking at adding another set of 8x42's to my collection.

 

[TxAg]

I have the 8x42 and they are noticably better than my friends Diamondbacks. I've not looked through a pair of Monarchs to provide a comparison. The Vanguard's are well regarded in the birding community and can usually be had for a very good price (paid $80 after rebate for mine).

 

[westsloper]

I have the 8x42 and they are noticably better than my friends Diamondbacks. I've not looked through a pair of Monarchs to provide a comparison. The Vanguard's are well regarded in the birding community and can usually be had for a very good price (paid $80 after rebate for mine).

Cool - do they have a grippy rubber surface? One thing I didn’t like about the Monarchs is that their grippy surface is maybe a little too soft and collects dust.

 

[TxAg]

Cool - do they have a grippy rubber surface? One thing I didn’t like about the Monarchs is that their grippy surface is maybe a little too soft and collects dust.

A little more grippy than my Meostars but not to the point that they would pick up or hold dust.

 

[BCD]

Love mine!