[Neoprene] Excellent binoculars. Bright, sharp, compact. Fits me and my 8 yr old. Enough focus that I can use them at infinity without my glasses, with -7.75 myopic prescription. Not all binoculars have enough range to work without glasses and it’s best to have this option if you are short sighted so you can choose what is more comfortable for you. Work well with glasses too (adjustable eye cups). Free included case ok too.

[Neoprene] I bought these after another bino (not Vortex) got knocked out of alignment for the third time. These are very nice for the price. They have clear bright glass giving a crisp view. I am glad I bought the 8X42 for the wider field of view, works better for where I will be using them the most. The exterior armor is grippy but not squishy. I would buy them again.

[Neoprene] My first binoculars for birding. After using my friend’s Leica pair for a few months, I was concerned whether any bins in my price range would compare. Read many reviews and decided on Vortex Diamondback. Honestly love these. Very bright images, great for low light conditions. My friend tried them out and she was impressed with the brightness and clear images as well. They are weighty so definitely recommend a stretchy harness for comfort.

[Neoprene] Bought these for my hunting pack. Have some high dollar stuff that doesn’t make it to the stand. Despite great reviews, here and elsewhere, I was skeptical. For the money they are fantastic. Low light capability is very good. Bright and clear.

[Neoprene] It has a sharp, well-defined image with an excellent, vast field of view. It feels fabulous in hand and is great for birding.

[Neoprene] I had been using a more compact 10x24 Nikon Prostaff binoculars which were OK optical quality as an also entry-level model series but at 10 years old were not as good as these Diamondbacks. Regardless of brand, I would always recommend 8x42 over 10x for the majority of folks as it's much easier to find your subject, hand jiggle is not nearly as distracting, and the x42 lets much more light in for use at dawn/dusk. Vest case Vortex includes is very nice too.

[Neoprene] I was looking at higher priced binoculars after I was introduced to birding. The line above this product seemed to be the one to choose, but I felt $200 level price could do a good job and I was right. The pictures clear, easy to use, has everything that I think I'd need(caps, pouch, straps..)
the adjustments feel solid and the fact that it is lifetime guarantee makes me feel better about purchasing. B&H as always was solid in delivering this. Usually they are unreasonably fast in delivery(like.. overnight) but this was normal speed(1 day).

[Neoprene] A few years ago I purchased a great pair of Vixen binoculars which have been wonderfully useful. On this occasion I was hoping to find binoculars for my son who is an avid fisherman - and with similar specs the Vortex binoculars hit the sweet spot at a very competitive price. Excellent visual acuity, great size. No flash!

[Neoprene] These were a gift for my husband. This is the second pair I’ve purchased after experiencing them in the field. The clarity is amazing when I compare them to several older pairs we had around the house. They adjust quickly and smoothly even with gloves. Now we can clearly distinguish the fine details while identifying birds on our hikes.

[Neoprene] My wife owned a pair of these for several months before I decided to add binoculars to our birding outings. They are great optical quality and durable build. I had been taking my camera and telephoto lens on our outings, and didn't see the need to carry binoculars as well. I'm happy I changed my mind. In addition to better viewing in some low light situations, viewing with both eyes gives you a true 3D experience. A dramatic difference from the 2D viewfinder (or EVF in my case). I now carry both the camera and binoculars, and will continue to do so. I adds a lot to the experience.