Vortex Diamondback 8x42 Binocular

I was looking for a quality roof prism bino for general nature viewing. I considered the Nikon Monarch and the Leupold Cascades before talking to one of Eagle's product advisors. He suggested the Vortex Diamondback, which costs 25%-30% less. I bought a pair. They are better than the Monarchs and the Cascades, in my opinion. They're very well made, smooth focusing, bright, clear, sharp throughout the entire field, and have great color rendition thanks to the phase correction. They're everything I was looking for, and at an unbeatable price. Eagle's customer service is top-notch, and their prices are great as well!

I decided to upgrade from poro-prism binos to the Diamondbacks, what a smart move. These low priced roof prism binos are crystal clear and bright. Compared to my Nikon Naturalist binos, these are an order of magnitude better. Maybe the Razor is sharper or brighter, but I cannot see how. They have a nice wide field of view which was important to me. The twist down eye cups are firm with a detent in the middle position. I can use these with or without my glasses. The diopter adjust is nicely done and holds its position. There are grippy fingers molded into the rubbor armor that feel nice to the touch - these binos are well balanced and easy to grip and don't feel too heavy. The thumbwheel requires more than one rev to focus, but feels great and steady. The neck strap has a wide comfy area for the back of the neck. The lens caps can stay with the bino - which is a nice feature. For the price, these have to be at the top of their class - maybe surpassing many many higher priced products.