Vortex binos?

[walnutz]

I just received and set of Vortex Diamondback 12x50 binos for a bday gift. From just looking through these in my back yard they seem to be pretty dam clear! Just wondering if anyone has any input on this set up because i can take them back for another pair if i wanted to. To me they dont feel to heavy and clunky but having 12x50 is all new to me so wondering what down sides this may have if any? Thanks

[Chillybilly]

I have the same ones. Love them. Get a good bino harness and you won't know they are there. The 12 power are a liitle hard to hold still for a long period of time with out a support but for long range glassing u will like the power.

[Amphibious]

if you wear a ball cap, try grabbing the brim and the binos at the same time. really helps with stabilization. been running Vortex binos for 3-4 years now, awesome glass for the money and amazing service when you break them :)

[lawlu]

Will you be hunting with a spotter as well? If so, I would go down to a 10x or even an 8x depending on how much hiking/backpacking you do. If not, then just be aware that it'll be shaky without a rest.

Cool idea re the brim, Amphibious.

[Shooter]

I have 3 different sets of Vortex bino's in my household and think they are great. My wife has the Diamondbacks and they are nice, but I personally would prefer a set of 10x for hunting or possibly even 8x over the 12x

[Phoneguy]

I have 10x40 diamondbacks and think they are great

[Gateholio]

10x is max I'd want for most hunting purposes.

[Singleshotneeded]

Agreed, 10X for stand type hunting and 8X for hiking rough terrain...

[bearhunter338-06]

I have the Diamondback 10X42's and love them.

[RoscoeP]

Go down to 10 power, that is about the max you need, and you will still need to hold your upper arms against your chest to keep steady. Cheers Roscoe

[Bow Walker]

I have had a set of 8.5x50's for just over +4 years now, I use them for everything - especially 3D shoots. They are great.

For general hunting purposes - like glassing the other side of the valley - I think that a pair of 10x would serve me better.

[deer nut]

I have trouble at low light with 10X (but I own Bushnells). Damn nice gift! Get a harness as others have suggested -keeps your binocs close and ready.

[walnutz]

The weight is no different between the 10x50 and the 12x50 so i think im going to just keep the ones i got rather than the hassle of returning them. Thanks for all the responces.

[longstonec]

I have a pair of furys? Love them.

[redneckmedic]

Hey as others have suggested get the harness works great for mine! The only problem I have had with the 12x is some eye fatigue when glassing for extended periods of time, but could just be my eyes as well, that's a great gift you will love it