Thanks for the video guys! I'm shopping for my fist good set of binoculars and I came across your excellent reviews. Do you know why the Carson Bak-4 binoculars have been discontinued? I cant decide to go with Vortex or Carson.
We’re going to Big Bend in a couple of weeks ruclips.net/user/postUgkxSt0aBrzyS1nxONvwm1e0u7ZDFD_eypAO so I bought these to use during the hikes, didn’t want to miss anything. As you can see by the photos I tested the phone adapter by taking a phone of a power pole on the next block and you can see the results. It took a couple of minutes to line the phone camera up to the eye piece, there’s a bit of a learning curve, but once it was longed up it stayed in place without any issues. So far I’m impressed with the feel and the weight, the neck strap is wide and soft so it feels good on my neck. I look forward to using it with my friend and grandson in Big Bend!
Thanks for actually buying and testing all of these against each other. You are building solid reviews on your channel and I am sure they will start to take off.
I checked out my buddies SWFA 12x42’s recently. I think they’re in this same price range and they were crystal clear and very well built. IMO once you reach about the $500 point, bingos get WAAAAYYYYY better.
Just watched your video. I ordered the Amazon binoculars for $27 same day delivery and WOW! I can’t believe how much better than the cheap ones my wife bought me years ago. I rarely use my binoculars, and for the price, I’m super impressed. I subscribed! Thanks!
I have the Vortex Diamondback 10x28 binoculars. They run about $150 and I really like them. They light and compact which makes them great for hunting, plus they helped me spot a lot of deer this year. One of those deer was over 500 yards away, laying down. So they do work. Are they as good as a $1,000 pair of binoculars? No. But then I don't need a $1,000 pair of binoculars.
Enjoy your reviews guys. I looked thru half a dozen binocs at Academy couple years ago, and was really impressed with the optics in the Redfield Rebel. It listed for about 159 bucks, but they ran a half price sale and I got them for $85. For the price, their clarity is amazing. This was my third season using them and still have no desire to replace them. Not too heavy and good low light image. Keep the interesting reviews and humor coming.
I had the same experience.went through and tested all the binoculars at Sportsman's Warehouse. The Redfield Rebels priced at $150.00 were almost as bright and clear as the $300.00 bins and noticeably better than any pair there from 200+ on down. Granted not everything was represented but a fair amount of major names were there but the point is they are definitely a great pair of binoculars for the money and worth a look.
I have found Burris Fullfield binoculars to be decent for the price. We hunt in the rain a lot up here in the PNW and they come with good caps to keep the weather out and they are clear for the price. I have Nikons that are much clearer and transmit light better but their caps are garbage and the lenses are full of water in about 10 minutes. My go to’s are Leupold 12x50 but they are not much use in the timber. I just started using a harness this last season that protects my nocs from the weather and I will never go back. A review on harnesses would be pretty handy for those of us that were late to the harness game.
Thanks for the great reviews. I really like the reviews like this one, where your comparing things your average hunter would actually be looking to buy. Really down to earth and I appreciate it. I do have a couple thoughts to add where the Nikon bino's are concerned. I don't own a pair, but I did consider them, but ultimately did not buy them because of their size. The Nikon's are Porro prisms, everything else on the table is a roof prism. In general, Porro prisms have greater light transmission because the light coming into the objective lens is refracted less then roof prisms. A basic and oversimplified summary of Roof vs Porro prisms is that if you have exactly 100 dollars to spend, Porro prism bino's will give you greater optical quality, and greater light transmission, then a roof prism in the same price range. If you want roof prisms to be equal to, or greater then porro prisms, you're going to have to spend more money. This makes the greatest difference in low light conditions. Generally speaking, if you look through a 100 dollar porro, and 100 dollar roof at the butt crack of dawn, Porro prisms will have greater light transmission in grey light. The trade off is, roof prisms are lighter and take up less real estate on your chest. Back to the Nikon's, I was in sportsman's comparing the Nikon 10x42 porro prisms to other roof prisms around the same price range, and the image with the Nikon's was noticeably brighter. Aside from that, I think I can glass longer with a set of porro's. They are just easier on my eyes. However, I did not buy the Nikon's, or any other set of porro's, because , well, good luck finding an affordable bino case that is big enough to fit a set of porro prisms. In terms of binocular harnesses with a case to house your bino's so their not flapping in the breeze, 99% of them are sized for roof prisms. Aside from that, at 45, I've jumped on the ounces = pounds = pain bandwagon, and have gone with roofs. I used to use 10X50 porro prisms I bought of Ebay for 30 bucks. They work GREAT at dawn/dusk, sharp image and i could glass for hours, but I hate lugging them around all day. Currently using a set of Bushnell Trophy 10X42's I got from some 3rd party vender on amazon for 70 dollars, normally around 100-150. Not my favorite, but their an improvement over what I was using in terms of weight, and the optical quality is almost as good as my 10x50 porro's. I want to switch to some Vortex Diamondbacks because of the warranty, and it has to be a marked improvement over the bushnells i'm using. Anyway, thanks for the headsup on the crossfire, I did briefly consider them, but I'm tired of budget optics. As the saying goes, Buy once, cry once - at least up to a point.
Leupold BX2 10x40’s are outstanding. I just went to Bozeman, went thru Yellowstone for 2 days and used Vortex Hd 10x42’s which are also excellent. The clarity is remarkable. But when I returned I bought the Leupold’s and they as well have a lifetime warranty as well as being on sale at Cabelas for $209. The sharpness is astoundingly good, I believe better than the Vortex HD’s. I bowhunt for elk and will be very happy with these out west.
Only problem is that the vortex warranty beats the shit out of Leupold's "warranty." Better glass on Leupold? Sure, slightly. Two or three experience with Leupold's customer service will send you straight to Burris, Vortex, Sig, etc.
I chose the 8x32 Bushnell Trophy Xtreme binos over the Vortex/Nikon & Leupold... The Bushnell actually work awesome , No eye strain & as every bit of super clear as anything else i tried before buying....... From Northern Minnesota duck/geese to Colorado elk - all for $75..!!!.. There is only a few small features they could use but,, I will be buying the Trophy extreme spotting scope too because of how well the binos have worked for me....
Vortex 8 x 32, are the bomb. Great clarity and light enough to wear all day. I have 10 x 50 diamondbacks but never use them now. The 8 x 32 are nearly as clear but are so much lighter and easier to wear.
Hey Backfire! Question....which are a better set a binos, your Vortex Diamondback HD's or the Leupold BX-2's? You guys have an awesome channel. Very well done.
I have the bushnell bone collector 10 x 42, I’m not a fan of bushnell. Although for the price I thought they were pretty good. A friend of mine lone me his and they were light and easy to carry. I thought they were also pretty clear. I wish I would of seen this video before I made my decision to buy them. I’m still very happy with them. Maybe I can sell them and upgrade. Thanks for the great video!
I just bought a pair of vortex diamond back 10×28 and to get clear view you have to raise the bottom half of eye cup away from face. It seems if I keep eye cup touching my skin all way flush,I have issues with black blob. So maybe try keeping eye cup touching only brow and see if it helps
1st thing i noticed is that you finaggled them binos up to your face without adjusting the eye cups or setting the pupil distance as if you wear glasses.... You get your cloudiness & axis \ f.o.v prom not having them & both diopters set right.
Would be helpful to soak these a bit to see which are actually waterproof. Also hard to not include vortex diamondback, just bought a pair would have like to seen where they line up. Thanks for the review, guys.
The Diamondbacks are the same as the Leupold. Same price, same clarity, same warranty. The only difference is the Leupold low light ability is still better.
Hey I am trying to buy a binoculars and I have 2 options 1 is the vertex viper hd binoculars and the other is leupold bx2 alpine hd binoculars which is is the better choice ?
@@thomasharp3246 I agree to disagree. I have both right now and honestly I Want to prefer the BX-2s but they are not "clearly better". Aside from mildly better flare resistance, I feel my Diamondbacks actually feel slightly better in low light and have a much better focus knob as well as better center sharpness. I really really want the bx1s to win because I think they're better looking binoculars but from my perspective the diamondback is a winner.
I wish you would flesh out the description with some details of each unit. I can't access the short links to Amazon and have no idea WHICH BAK-4 you reviewed. It looks like the 8x, but I thought you said all were 10x. Keep up the good work. I like your reviews.
I found a New Old Stock of Winchester WL-1050WR for Canadian $40 (US$32/£25) which came in its original packaging including a Steel Box, A Nylon Pouch and all the straps. I couldn't find any details of Winchester Binoculars online - I know that they are a now defunct Ammunition company from USA famous for their rifles and also made rifle scopes. The box and the documentation state "Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation. Winchester Optics are distributed in North America by Vanguard (USA) Inc. I know Vanguard makes some pretty decent mid range binos. What are your thoughts about this purchase of $40 Canadian? Here are some specs: Porro Prism (Ofcourse from the looks ) 10x50 Eye relief: 11mm Exit Pupil: 5mm Angle of view: 6.7 degrees Field of view: 351 feet at 1000 yards Weight: 1.87 Ibs
High 👋🏿, Inquiry here: What are the best beginning binoculars for an artist? That will keep my eyes safe. Any brand recommendations are helpful. I appreciate good quality, I am also on a beginner budget. I am a designer though so contrast, true value is important. And if there’s a video link please reply.
Good info in this vid.. But I disagree with your thoughts on the Bushnells. Myself and my partner (who has 50+ yrs hunting) just finished a 2 week moose hunting trip with these binos, We found them great! Glassed moose at 3-5 km over open bogs, valleys and hills, no trouble. They fit nice, the focus rarely needed adjustment and held position well, they were very clear, compact and robust and have a nice comfortable neck strap.These were the 8x42's from costco btw.. We both find the stronger 10x50's hard on the eyes after glassing most of the day.. Anyhow, keep up the great content guys! New fav channel for sure.
I'm a total amateur, so just need binos for some hiking out in the woods and mountains. I really like the H2O ones, big lenses with overall quite compact built. As an alternative I am thinking of the Prime model. Thnx for your good comment about Bushnell binos.
Thank you for the review of affordable binoculars. The market has so many options, so it's nice that you have done the legwork to thin the herd. I purchased the Carson binoculars based on your review, and I am not disappointed. The Carson product is surprisingly crisp optically for a fair price. Thanks again Backfire.
Can you do a direct comparison between the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 and the Leupold BX-2? They’re a significant step up from the Crossfires and in the same price range as the BX-2 so I’m curious which one “wins”
So I just recently got into binoculars and wanted this exact same comparison. It's been a year so I'm assuming you've already done the research you needed to but I really felt there wasn't that much information out there that was necessary to decide between these two binoculars without a decent comparison. So I ended up buying them both myself. I have the diamondback 10x42 HD and the non HD Alpine bx2 10x42 binoculars. I really wanted to prefer the alpine's. I'm originally from Oregon and I enjoy Leupold products. They are sexy looking binoculars. I think for the price point they are the best looking and even though very similar to the dimensions of the Diamondbacks the color and the overall look just feels so professional grade. I had the Diamondbacks for about a week before I tried the alpine's. I had heard that the alpine's had better corner to corner sharpness but my personal pair was not as sharp in the center as the vortex. I think the biggest wins for the alpines were 1) better flair resistance. There were certain situations where I felt like shooting into the shadows I had better contrast and less flair from the alpine's. That was the number one thing that I preferred. However, the vortex felt sharper dead center in every comparison that I tried. They also had less chromatic aberration. Side by side there were often times where vortex would have very mild red fringing in high contrast areas but Leupold would have severe purple fringing. This might have been corrected in the HD versions but not in the non-hd versions. The number one problem I had with the leupold optics was the focus knob. The focus knob on the Diamondbacks feels amazing for a consumer grade binocular. It's very smooth and I can snap into focus very quickly. The leupood focusing however was a tougher press and it didn't feel as even. Often I had to do a lot of back and forth to get exactly where I thought optimum sharpness was and as I stated it still didn't feel as sharp as the Diamondbacks. If I had to choose specifically based on flare resistance and good looks alone I would choose the alpine's, but for center sharpness, a smooth focus experience, and also what appeared to be ever so slightly more brightness, I would go Diamondbacks all day. Honestly I think that was the biggest fly in this video. There was no reason to compare the crossfires when the Diamondbacks are closer to the price of the alpine's and are a better binocular.
@@themanfromoregon6047thankyou! I just bought the DB HD, Nikon AE and Prostaff 5. Was about to buy the Alpine bx2 aswell but I think Ill return all and keep the DBs based on your comment.
Instead of the Acculon I think you should have tried the pro-staff by Nikon when comparing these. They're designed closer to the same and around the same price point. Also, when it comes to comparing you should mention the warranty. We all know Vortex has the VIP warranty and I'm not sure if the others have any warranty
Hi guys, if you had to say how much better the Leupolds are compared to the Carson's, would you say they are twice as good..? Reason I ask is that in Australia, the Leupold BX-2 Alpine is $447 and the Carson BAK4 is $191....!
I live in Namibia and tour a lot. I use a NIKON 10x50 Aculon. Excellent picture. Is a bit heavy but good value for money. Good picture at night as well..
I owned the Nikon. Later bought a Redfield that was on sale at Academy. Was very impressed with the Redfield clarity and field of view. Nikon was no comparison. I like Nikon scopes.
I’ve got the bx4 and my dad has had the bx1 binoculars from Leupold and it’s almost 300$ difference and the bx4 are a bit nicer but not sure if it’s worth the difference in price for me. Next I want a spotting scope but not sure if I want to ball out on it or not and just get the sx2
Brad here and I have been thinking about doing something since elk season is right around the corner, but I'm not sure we can fit that in before because of other things already scheduled, but we may try! Thanks for the comment.
@@backfire well all I know is I'm new but I've been binge watching you guys for about 12 hours on and off and I really enjoy it keep up the great work.
What about Chromatic aberration with roof prism binoculars? I've examined expensive binoculars and see magenta / green fringing influencing sharpness. Why don't we hear about this?
Great video. Thanks. I have both vortex and nikon binos, both 10x42. Far and away, the vortex are the best for me. Better even than my steiner military pair. Plus the votex have a great (best?) warranty.
I was in the military, one of the common jokes is if it says "military grade" run away. To other people that sounds amazing, to military it sounds scary lol. The military over pays for mediocrity.
@@510tuber True and false. I was in the Marines and been in the defense industry for a long time now. Military grade means the lowest bidder that meets contract requirements. And those contract requirements have very strict specifications. Such as: environmental requirements - waterproof, dust proof, shock proof, UV proof, surface durability, then there's dimensions and weight, shelf life, duty cycles, and much more. Then there's manufacturing requirements for that contract such as: environmental controls during manufacturing for humidity, temperature, ESD, FOD, and quality inspections throughout the production stages. All USA made materials, sources, and assembly work. ITAR and Export controls. The ability to provide (x) amount of product within the required timeframe. The ability to handle warranty reworks and (god forbid) recalls. So a military grade product (a real one and not some made up marketing BS) is usually good to go. The fake "military grade" marketing BS is what has given that term a bad reputation over the years.
I've had the Bushnell for the past 6 years and never had a problem or issue with them been spotting out what I need to take care of my family just too broke to get anything better budget hunter..
I bought the Carson’s because of this video took them scouting for ducks one time in the rain and one lense filled with moisture thankfully I only had them 3 days and returned through Amazon will be picking up the leupolds this week
It was the side with the diopter ring which felt gritty right out of the box thinking it was a manufacturing flaw and wasnt totally sealed although I didn’t drop them in standing water it happened just wearing them around my neck
Buy the 3 you think you like on Amazon and return the ones you dont. No gas no driving take your time check them in multiple light situations. At least you know where to start. Even get same pair in different magnifications.
That's like saying how realistic would a $1000 guitar review be. Well, seeing as they sell those, pretty realistic....unless the world revolves around you personally.
For hiking and hunting weight matters. I wish that had been a factor. Its a huge factor for me. Also, they didnt mention clearly the magnification level differences.
how they perform in low light for me and the clarity is utmost importance for hunting. Leupold doesn't stand behind their bino's like thier gold ring rifle scopes. Pleanty of light any cheaper bino's will do. Vortex vipers are minimum 500 bucks, the diamondback and crossfire is below the viper. The Viper and up objective lenses are coated to prevent light from being deflected off the lense for a better transmission in the prism inside the binocular.
In the market for binoculars and found this video. Great job guys, excellent critique and no bullshit. If the product was a dog, you were forthcoming and said it.
I am wondering what you are using the binos for? A 250 Bino would be a part in my nightmares. Especially 42th. You most likely can't see anything in the most valuable times. Or at least, I wouldn't.
Yes I know you evaluate binoculars with your own opinion. All I can add to that is for you to check out the Pentax line of binoculars. I have been using the older type, 7x50, 7x50 Gold lens, and the very big 9x63 and love them. One older pair has a gold coating which I hate now that I been able to compare them to my "better" clear binocs. Unless you are reporting on tiny binocs, please don't go any less than their larger 42 or 43mm objective lens. Sadly, Pentax doesn't make any new 7x50 binocs anymore. For the price, I feel that Pentax optics are 2nd to none. You want to go high end, look into their Z - ED series. Since I can't afford that high priced stuff, the "lesser" priced is much more in my price range. Thanks for listening to me.
If you got the bucks real perfection comes with the Zeiss SFL, very light in weight, amazing clarity and perfect edge to edge. But 1799.00 for the 10x40, i have the 10x30 (1500.00) perfection.
Wow. Thank you all for your support. We are BLOWN AWAY by how fast this channel is growing! 100 more people subscribed just yesterday. Thank you.
well deserved guys! you make a really good pair, both for education and entertainment. My favorite hunting gear reviewers!
Can you guys do a cheap/mid range hunting scope review?
Thanks for the video guys! I'm shopping for my fist good set of binoculars and I came across your excellent reviews. Do you know why the Carson Bak-4 binoculars have been discontinued? I cant decide to go with Vortex or Carson.
Love your channel!! You guys should definitely add Upland Optics Perception HD 10x42 to this comparison!
Love how you guys play off each other well and bring different observations and expertise to your reviews
We’re going to Big Bend in a couple of weeks ruclips.net/user/postUgkxSt0aBrzyS1nxONvwm1e0u7ZDFD_eypAO so I bought these to use during the hikes, didn’t want to miss anything. As you can see by the photos I tested the phone adapter by taking a phone of a power pole on the next block and you can see the results. It took a couple of minutes to line the phone camera up to the eye piece, there’s a bit of a learning curve, but once it was longed up it stayed in place without any issues. So far I’m impressed with the feel and the weight, the neck strap is wide and soft so it feels good on my neck. I look forward to using it with my friend and grandson in Big Bend!
Thanks for actually buying and testing all of these against each other. You are building solid reviews on your channel and I am sure they will start to take off.
Except it seems they are Biased
I checked out my buddies SWFA 12x42’s recently. I think they’re in this same price range and they were crystal clear and very well built. IMO once you reach about the $500 point, bingos get WAAAAYYYYY better.
Thanks for doing budget, best value, and top choice right away. Most reviewers make you wait till the end. Great review.
Just watched your video. I ordered the Amazon binoculars for $27 same day delivery and WOW! I can’t believe how much better than the cheap ones my wife bought me years ago. I rarely use my binoculars, and for the price, I’m super impressed. I subscribed! Thanks!
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I have the Vortex Diamondback 10x28 binoculars. They run about $150 and I really like them. They light and compact which makes them great for hunting, plus they helped me spot a lot of deer this year. One of those deer was over 500 yards away, laying down. So they do work. Are they as good as a $1,000 pair of binoculars? No. But then I don't need a $1,000 pair of binoculars.
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Would love to see a mid range optic review
Given the choice which would you choose vortex diamondback hd or the Carson
Enjoy your reviews guys. I looked thru half a dozen binocs at Academy couple years ago, and was really impressed with the optics in the Redfield Rebel. It listed for about 159 bucks, but they ran a half price sale and I got them for $85. For the price, their clarity is amazing. This was my third season using them and still have no desire to replace them. Not too heavy and good low light image. Keep the interesting reviews and humor coming.
can say i share this viewpoint
Thanks for the suggestion…. Im looking for a nice pair for camping and hunting. I will check these out
I had the same experience.went through and tested all the binoculars at Sportsman's Warehouse. The Redfield Rebels priced at $150.00 were almost as bright and clear as the $300.00 bins and noticeably better than any pair there from 200+ on down. Granted not everything was represented but a fair amount of major names were there but the point is they are definitely a great pair of binoculars for the money and worth a look.
I have found Burris Fullfield binoculars to be decent for the price. We hunt in the rain a lot up here in the PNW and they come with good caps to keep the weather out and they are clear for the price. I have Nikons that are much clearer and transmit light better but their caps are garbage and the lenses are full of water in about 10 minutes. My go to’s are Leupold 12x50 but they are not much use in the timber. I just started using a harness this last season that protects my nocs from the weather and I will never go back. A review on harnesses would be pretty handy for those of us that were late to the harness game.
Thanks for the great reviews. I really like the reviews like this one, where your comparing things your average hunter would actually be looking to buy. Really down to earth and I appreciate it. I do have a couple thoughts to add where the Nikon bino's are concerned. I don't own a pair, but I did consider them, but ultimately did not buy them because of their size.
The Nikon's are Porro prisms, everything else on the table is a roof prism. In general, Porro prisms have greater light transmission because the light coming into the objective lens is refracted less then roof prisms. A basic and oversimplified summary of Roof vs Porro prisms is that if you have exactly 100 dollars to spend, Porro prism bino's will give you greater optical quality, and greater light transmission, then a roof prism in the same price range. If you want roof prisms to be equal to, or greater then porro prisms, you're going to have to spend more money. This makes the greatest difference in low light conditions. Generally speaking, if you look through a 100 dollar porro, and 100 dollar roof at the butt crack of dawn, Porro prisms will have greater light transmission in grey light. The trade off is, roof prisms are lighter and take up less real estate on your chest.
Back to the Nikon's, I was in sportsman's comparing the Nikon 10x42 porro prisms to other roof prisms around the same price range, and the image with the Nikon's was noticeably brighter. Aside from that, I think I can glass longer with a set of porro's. They are just easier on my eyes. However, I did not buy the Nikon's, or any other set of porro's, because , well, good luck finding an affordable bino case that is big enough to fit a set of porro prisms. In terms of binocular harnesses with a case to house your bino's so their not flapping in the breeze, 99% of them are sized for roof prisms. Aside from that, at 45, I've jumped on the ounces = pounds = pain bandwagon, and have gone with roofs. I used to use 10X50 porro prisms I bought of Ebay for 30 bucks. They work GREAT at dawn/dusk, sharp image and i could glass for hours, but I hate lugging them around all day. Currently using a set of Bushnell Trophy 10X42's I got from some 3rd party vender on amazon for 70 dollars, normally around 100-150. Not my favorite, but their an improvement over what I was using in terms of weight, and the optical quality is almost as good as my 10x50 porro's. I want to switch to some Vortex Diamondbacks because of the warranty, and it has to be a marked improvement over the bushnells i'm using. Anyway, thanks for the headsup on the crossfire, I did briefly consider them, but I'm tired of budget optics. As the saying goes, Buy once, cry once - at least up to a point.
Great info. Thanks for that.
Wow!Thanks for the article,that was awesome!Appreciate you taking the time!…from central Texas,Brent
Leupold BX2 10x40’s are outstanding. I just went to Bozeman, went thru Yellowstone for 2 days and used Vortex Hd 10x42’s which are also excellent. The clarity is remarkable. But when I returned I bought the Leupold’s and they as well have a lifetime warranty as well as being on sale at Cabelas for $209. The sharpness is astoundingly good, I believe better than the Vortex HD’s. I bowhunt for elk and will be very happy with these out west.
Crossfire or Diamondback??
How does the bx 2 compare to your diamondbacks? Great video by the way!
I have the Leupolds Bx2s and I can say YES they are the best under that price point and have better clarity then 700 dollar vortex's.
Only problem is that the vortex warranty beats the shit out of Leupold's "warranty." Better glass on Leupold? Sure, slightly. Two or three experience with Leupold's customer service will send you straight to Burris, Vortex, Sig, etc.
Leupold has the same warranty. No issues there.
I just found you guys - these videos are much, much needed... thank you!!!!
I chose the 8x32 Bushnell Trophy Xtreme binos over the Vortex/Nikon & Leupold... The Bushnell actually work awesome , No eye strain & as every bit of super clear as anything else i tried before buying....... From Northern Minnesota duck/geese to Colorado elk - all for $75..!!!.. There is only a few small features they could use but,, I will be buying the Trophy extreme spotting scope too because of how well the binos have worked for me....
which model has a better and stable image, without shaking? Nikon 6x15micron or Nikon 8x20 hg dcf
You picked the Leupolds over the Crossfire but would you pick them over the Vortex Diamondback?
I've got the Vortex Diamondback and I tried Leupold side by side with Vortex and ended up thinking the Vortex Diamondback were clearer, love them.
@@Lindz37 Thanks for this, was looking to purchase the Diamondback 12X50s, going to get them now!
Vortex 8 x 32, are the bomb. Great clarity and light enough to wear all day. I have 10 x 50 diamondbacks but never use them now. The 8 x 32 are nearly as clear but are so much lighter and easier to wear.
Hey Backfire! Question....which are a better set a binos, your Vortex Diamondback HD's or the Leupold BX-2's? You guys have an awesome channel. Very well done.
Im interested in this comparison. Also if they added in the Athlon Argo
I have the vortex viper rangefinder . Would these be any better at spotting game ?
These videos are spot on! Its everything im interested in
I have the bushnell bone collector 10 x 42, I’m not a fan of bushnell. Although for the price I thought they were pretty good. A friend of mine lone me his and they were light and easy to carry. I thought they were also pretty clear. I wish I would of seen this video before I made my decision to buy them. I’m still very happy with them. Maybe I can sell them and upgrade. Thanks for the great video!
Is there a big difference between Leupold BX-2 10x42mm & 12x52mm? Is it worth the price difference?
I just bought a pair of vortex diamond back 10×28 and to get clear view you have to raise the bottom half of eye cup away from face. It seems if I keep eye cup touching my skin all way flush,I have issues with black blob. So maybe try keeping eye cup touching only brow and see if it helps
1st thing i noticed is that you finaggled them binos up to your face without adjusting the eye cups or setting the pupil distance as if you wear glasses.... You get your cloudiness & axis \ f.o.v prom not having them & both diopters set right.
Would be helpful to soak these a bit to see which are actually waterproof. Also hard to not include vortex diamondback, just bought a pair would have like to seen where they line up. Thanks for the review, guys.
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The Diamondbacks are the same as the Leupold.
Same price, same clarity, same warranty.
The only difference is the Leupold low light ability is still better.
Scored the 10x42 Vortex OPMOD Diamondback HD's for $140. Too good to pass up.
Would you prefer those over the bx-2?
I’ve always wondered. If I spend 500 on binoculars will they be 2x as awesome as the best 250 pair? Or..
Great video guys! I like the no BS straight to the action videos!
Hey I am trying to buy a binoculars and I have 2 options 1 is the vertex viper hd binoculars and the other is leupold bx2 alpine hd binoculars which is is the better choice ?
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Have you guys tested the Vortex Diamondback HD vs Leupold BX-2 Alpine? Thanks!
I've had both. I have the bx2 now and they're clearly better. Much clearer and better in low light.
@@thomasharp3246 I agree to disagree. I have both right now and honestly I Want to prefer the BX-2s but they are not "clearly better". Aside from mildly better flare resistance, I feel my Diamondbacks actually feel slightly better in low light and have a much better focus knob as well as better center sharpness. I really really want the bx1s to win because I think they're better looking binoculars but from my perspective the diamondback is a winner.
@@themanfromoregon6047bx2 or bx1?? You mentioned both
Carson 10x50 vs Vortex diamondback 10x50 which one is better to see planets and stars at night ? Please help
I have the BX-2. All the glass you need. Very good contrast and depth.
I wish you would flesh out the description with some details of each unit. I can't access the short links to Amazon and have no idea WHICH BAK-4 you reviewed. It looks like the 8x, but I thought you said all were 10x. Keep up the good work. I like your reviews.
I found a New Old Stock of Winchester WL-1050WR for
Canadian $40 (US$32/£25) which came in its original
packaging including a Steel Box, A Nylon Pouch and all the
straps.
I couldn't find any details of Winchester Binoculars online - I
know that they are a now defunct Ammunition company from
USA famous for their rifles and also made rifle scopes.
The box and the documentation state
"Winchester is a
registered trademark of Olin Corporation. Winchester Optics
are distributed in North America by Vanguard (USA) Inc.
I know Vanguard makes some pretty decent mid range binos.
What are your thoughts about this purchase of $40
Canadian?
Here are some specs:
Porro Prism (Ofcourse from the looks )
10x50
Eye relief: 11mm
Exit Pupil: 5mm
Angle of view: 6.7 degrees
Field of view: 351 feet at 1000 yards
Weight: 1.87 Ibs
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What are the best beginning binoculars for an artist? That will keep my eyes safe. Any brand recommendations are helpful. I appreciate good quality, I am also on a beginner budget. I am a designer though so contrast, true value is important. And if there’s a video link please reply.
Which one you can recommend for safari use for the first timer. Thanks
Had some nikon prosaff 3s for $149 loved em
Wondering if you can reccomend a carson 10x42 binocular
Would you recommend the Leupold bx2 alpine 10x52 over the 10x42?
Confusing. Place some labels. Don’t just say these, those, etc.
I stumble on your channel and love it. Keep it up guys.
Great help. I bought the Leupold, BX-2 Alpine HD
Good info in this vid.. But I disagree with your thoughts on the Bushnells. Myself and my partner (who has 50+ yrs hunting) just finished a 2 week moose hunting trip with these binos, We found them great! Glassed moose at 3-5 km over open bogs, valleys and hills, no trouble. They fit nice, the focus rarely needed adjustment and held position well, they were very clear, compact and robust and have a nice comfortable neck strap.These were the 8x42's from costco btw.. We both find the stronger 10x50's hard on the eyes after glassing most of the day.. Anyhow, keep up the great content guys! New fav channel for sure.
I'm a total amateur, so just need binos for some hiking out in the woods and mountains. I really like the H2O ones, big lenses with overall quite compact built. As an alternative I am thinking of the Prime model. Thnx for your good comment about Bushnell binos.
yall are doing the lords work, saving honest folks thousands, Thankyou!!! I even subscribed about it
Thank you for the review of affordable binoculars. The market has so many options, so it's nice that you have done the legwork to thin the herd. I purchased the Carson binoculars based on your review, and I am not disappointed. The Carson product is surprisingly crisp optically for a fair price. Thanks again Backfire.
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Can you do a direct comparison between the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 and the Leupold BX-2? They’re a significant step up from the Crossfires and in the same price range as the BX-2 so I’m curious which one “wins”
So I just recently got into binoculars and wanted this exact same comparison. It's been a year so I'm assuming you've already done the research you needed to but I really felt there wasn't that much information out there that was necessary to decide between these two binoculars without a decent comparison. So I ended up buying them both myself. I have the diamondback 10x42 HD and the non HD Alpine bx2 10x42 binoculars. I really wanted to prefer the alpine's. I'm originally from Oregon and I enjoy Leupold products. They are sexy looking binoculars. I think for the price point they are the best looking and even though very similar to the dimensions of the Diamondbacks the color and the overall look just feels so professional grade. I had the Diamondbacks for about a week before I tried the alpine's. I had heard that the alpine's had better corner to corner sharpness but my personal pair was not as sharp in the center as the vortex. I think the biggest wins for the alpines were 1) better flair resistance. There were certain situations where I felt like shooting into the shadows I had better contrast and less flair from the alpine's. That was the number one thing that I preferred. However, the vortex felt sharper dead center in every comparison that I tried. They also had less chromatic aberration. Side by side there were often times where vortex would have very mild red fringing in high contrast areas but Leupold would have severe purple fringing. This might have been corrected in the HD versions but not in the non-hd versions. The number one problem I had with the leupold optics was the focus knob. The focus knob on the Diamondbacks feels amazing for a consumer grade binocular. It's very smooth and I can snap into focus very quickly. The leupood focusing however was a tougher press and it didn't feel as even. Often I had to do a lot of back and forth to get exactly where I thought optimum sharpness was and as I stated it still didn't feel as sharp as the Diamondbacks. If I had to choose specifically based on flare resistance and good looks alone I would choose the alpine's, but for center sharpness, a smooth focus experience, and also what appeared to be ever so slightly more brightness, I would go Diamondbacks all day. Honestly I think that was the biggest fly in this video. There was no reason to compare the crossfires when the Diamondbacks are closer to the price of the alpine's and are a better binocular.
@@themanfromoregon6047thankyou! I just bought the DB HD, Nikon AE and Prostaff 5. Was about to buy the Alpine bx2 aswell but I think Ill return all and keep the DBs based on your comment.
I went to go but the Carson and they have the RD series and the VP which is better?
Just got a pair of vortex crossfire binoculars just looking for a functional and bashable set to b able to rough it without worry.
Instead of the Acculon I think you should have tried the pro-staff by Nikon when comparing these. They're designed closer to the same and around the same price point. Also, when it comes to comparing you should mention the warranty. We all know Vortex has the VIP warranty and I'm not sure if the others have any warranty
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I wish so badly Athlon would have been on the list of evaluation
I have seen good reviews for both Wingspan and Vanguard products. Have you guys tested either of these two out?
Hi guys, if you had to say how much better the Leupolds are compared to the Carson's, would you say they are twice as good..?
Reason I ask is that in Australia, the Leupold BX-2 Alpine is $447 and the Carson BAK4 is $191....!
Get the Carsons
I live in Namibia and tour a lot. I use a NIKON 10x50 Aculon. Excellent picture. Is a bit heavy but good value for money. Good picture at night as well..
I owned the Nikon. Later bought a Redfield that was on sale at Academy. Was very impressed with the Redfield clarity and field of view. Nikon was no comparison. I like Nikon scopes.
What about the difference in low light situations?
I'm going for the Carson but at 50mm TYVM
Which bushnell is that?
I’ve got the bx4 and my dad has had the bx1 binoculars from Leupold and it’s almost 300$ difference and the bx4 are a bit nicer but not sure if it’s worth the difference in price for me. Next I want a spotting scope but not sure if I want to ball out on it or not and just get the sx2
What do think about leupold bx-1 Mackenzie hd 10x42?
I would be very interested in seeing a broad head accuracy out of the box no tuning compared to field tips
Brad here and I have been thinking about doing something since elk season is right around the corner, but I'm not sure we can fit that in before because of other things already scheduled, but we may try! Thanks for the comment.
@@backfire well all I know is I'm new but I've been binge watching you guys for about 12 hours on and off and I really enjoy it keep up the great work.
Very helpful I’m looking for a pair of binoculars but know nothing about them. I don’t want to waste my money
Great video, although I curious why you didn't mention warranty as part of your review?
What about Chromatic aberration with roof prism binoculars? I've examined expensive binoculars and see magenta / green fringing influencing sharpness. Why don't we hear about this?
This channel is on a path to be the next Project Farm, but for outdoors. Keep it up
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Nice video guys, I picked up the Leupold Alpines based on your review.
Great video. Thanks. I have both vortex and nikon binos, both 10x42. Far and away, the vortex are the best for me. Better even than my steiner military pair. Plus the votex have a great (best?) warranty.
I was in the military, one of the common jokes is if it says "military grade" run away. To other people that sounds amazing, to military it sounds scary lol. The military over pays for mediocrity.
I’d stay away from the woke Nikon as a hunter but leupopd and vortex are lifetime guaranteed but vortex is now made in china… see what I’m saying
@@510tuber True and false. I was in the Marines and been in the defense industry for a long time now.
Military grade means the lowest bidder that meets contract requirements.
And those contract requirements have very strict specifications.
Such as: environmental requirements - waterproof, dust proof, shock proof, UV proof, surface durability, then there's dimensions and weight, shelf life, duty cycles, and much more.
Then there's manufacturing requirements for that contract such as: environmental controls during manufacturing for humidity, temperature, ESD, FOD, and quality inspections throughout the production stages.
All USA made materials, sources, and assembly work.
ITAR and Export controls.
The ability to provide (x) amount of product within the required timeframe.
The ability to handle warranty reworks and (god forbid) recalls.
So a military grade product (a real one and not some made up marketing BS) is usually good to go.
The fake "military grade" marketing BS is what has given that term a bad reputation over the years.
I haven’t been hunting for a long time, is a 10 x 50 set of binos too heavy and too much? Love the channel
Would love to see an updated list or one $500 and under!
Doesn't look like they sell the BAK4 on the Carson website - What is the replacement model?
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I've had the Bushnell for the past 6 years and never had a problem or issue with them been spotting out what I need to take care of my family just too broke to get anything better budget hunter..
Thank you for a great thorough review. Exactly what I needed.
I bought the Carson’s because of this video took them scouting for ducks one time in the rain and one lense filled with moisture thankfully I only had them 3 days and returned through Amazon will be picking up the leupolds this week
Yikes! Sorry to hear you had that experience. Hope it's rare.
It was the side with the diopter ring which felt gritty right out of the box thinking it was a manufacturing flaw and wasnt totally sealed although I didn’t drop them in standing water it happened just wearing them around my neck
Would love to see a new review on binoculars
Buy the 3 you think you like on Amazon and return the ones you dont. No gas no driving take your time check them in multiple light situations. At least you know where to start. Even get same pair in different magnifications.
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I just got the leupold bx-1 with the chest carry case for $130. Hopefully they are good idk I've never used them.
I’m subscribing. After coming across multiple awesome reviews I’m hooked. How unrealistic would a $1000 optic review be?
That's like saying how realistic would a $1000 guitar review be. Well, seeing as they sell those, pretty realistic....unless the world revolves around you personally.
Thank you guys for another great video review. As usual, this was very helpful, keep up the great work.
For hiking and hunting weight matters. I wish that had been a factor. Its a huge factor for me. Also, they didnt mention clearly the magnification level differences.
Useful!
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The Nikon 10x50 without zoom do a very good job at nigth. Excelent for stargazin...
Did u guys ever try Burris? Nice for the price
how they perform in low light for me and the clarity is utmost importance for hunting. Leupold doesn't stand behind their bino's like thier gold ring rifle scopes. Pleanty of light any cheaper bino's will do. Vortex vipers are minimum 500 bucks, the diamondback and crossfire is below the viper. The Viper and up objective lenses are coated to prevent light from being deflected off the lense for a better transmission in the prism inside the binocular.
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In the market for binoculars and found this video. Great job guys, excellent critique and no bullshit. If the product was a dog, you were forthcoming and said it.
I am wondering what you are using the binos for? A 250 Bino would be a part in my nightmares. Especially 42th. You most likely can't see anything in the most valuable times. Or at least, I wouldn't.
Nice job guys. I liked the way you reviewed the field glasses.
Can you review Gllysion 12*42 and 12*50
Need a review on the Diamondback 12 x 50 vortex
How to do the vortex diamondback compare to the Carson?
How would the Athlon Ares 8x42 stack up to these?
Yes I know you evaluate binoculars with your own opinion. All I can add to that is for you to check out the Pentax line of binoculars.
I have been using the older type, 7x50, 7x50 Gold lens, and the very big 9x63 and love them. One older pair has a gold coating which I hate now that I been able to compare them to my "better" clear binocs. Unless you are reporting on tiny binocs, please don't go any less than their larger 42 or 43mm objective lens. Sadly, Pentax doesn't make any new 7x50 binocs anymore.
For the price, I feel that Pentax optics are 2nd to none. You want to go high end, look into their Z - ED series. Since I can't afford that high priced stuff, the "lesser" priced is much more in my price range. Thanks for listening to me.
How would these binos compare to the Vortex Optics Diamondback 10x42 by any chance?
We didn’t have a pair to look at side by side with the others, but I’d bet they’re very comparable to the Leupolds and Carsons.
Reel-Lentless - We didn’t have a pair WITH US at the time. My Diamondbacks were at the house and we did the review at the office.
Given that you have both on hand, which would be a better value of the two?
Lol I love the description under your name in the intro 😂
The wood wall background is awesome 👌. Did you build that for the show?
Yep!
Thank you!
What is the difference between the bx-2 alpine and the bx-2 Acadia?
I really like my vortex diamondback 12x50s. I got them on sale for $150 and they’re super clear.
😳 I got mine for 279 😢
@@LivingBetterOutdoors I got them a while back, I get discounts through work.
@@LivingBetterOutdoors I don’t like vortex scopes at all, but I can tell you that those diamondback HD’s are worth it.
thanks, I liked leupold
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Would of been nice to know which performed best in low light situations
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If you got the bucks real perfection comes with the Zeiss SFL, very light in weight, amazing clarity and perfect edge to edge. But 1799.00 for the 10x40, i have the 10x30 (1500.00) perfection.