Vortex diamondback Binos input needed

[aussiehunter]

Hi all,

Needing input regarding the 10x50 or 12x50 Diamondback's... Mainly at how they perform at low light as i have never seen or used them.

These are not for me, but for my guide in central asia.

I already have a pair of Leica Geovids to use and not interested at buying another high end pair of binos when i can possibly use the money for a second ibex.

Thanks in advance

 

[HairyScandinavian]

We had a couple pairs between us and they worked well, so we thought. My wife bought herself a new pair of Nikon Monarch 5's and they were way better. I bought a set of Cabela's branded binos for my oldest son which also turned out a little bit better, subjectively, though rumor has it they're made by Vortex.

 

[Shō[t]gun]

A buddy had the 12x50’s. They’re better than nothing, but with entry level bino’s the higher the magnification the more it’ll show the flaws. Larger exit pupil with the 10’s too, so that has my vote

 

[HairyScandinavian]

A buddy had the 12x50’s. They’re better than nothing, but with entry level bino’s the higher the magnification the more it’ll show the flaws. Larger exit pupil with the 10’s too, so that has my vote

Agree with this, our Diamondback 10x42's were noticeably better than our 12x50's.

 

[Shō[t]gun]

My wife bought herself a new pair of Nikon Monarch 5's and they were way better.

Nikon really deserves more credit in hunting circles. They have a great product at every price point.

 

[Reed104R]

I recall comparing 10x50 Diamondback classics to Razor 10x42's in low light. The Razors were noticeably brighter.

 

[Jpsmith1]

10x50s or 10x42s.

 

[Reed104R]

I bought the 10x50's for the extended eye relief because I wear glasses, but they are bulkier and heavier. Diamondbacks are great truck binoculars, but not for extended periods of glassing imho.

 

[aussiehunter]

Cheers all.

Will just get a pair of diamondbacks 10x42 for the guide to use.

 

[nobody]

10x50’s. More light through lesser glass adds brightness to the image and can make up for some of the shortcomings of lower glass quality.

 

[beforethehunt]

For our west glassing elk would u recommend the diamondback 10x50 or the 12x50? I can’t go higher in price so there’s that. These will mainly be on a tripod. Not interested in hauling a spotter