Anyone use this particular model from Vortex? If so what are your thoughts on them? I can get these at an incredible price and I'm highly considering them until I can afford what I truly want, Leicas.
After you use them you may decide that you "truly don't want" anything else... I've used a buddies 10x42's and loved them!
Guess I'd ask what binos you are currently using before saying anything else!
Check with Elknut before you buy. He's a Vortex dealer and could have beat the price I paid on my spotting scope even though I thought it was pretty good
There is less than a 4oz difference between the 10x42s and the 10x50s so I'm not concerned about the weight there.
And the Leicas I want are the Duovids 10-15x50. But those will have to wait a few years. That's why I'm looking at the Vortex since I can get them for almost nothing.
10X50 are not enough noticeable gain over the 10X42, the light gathering ability between the two is nil! The Viper HD 10X42 are awesome in low light conditions! Since you asked, I choose the 10X42! (grin) Yes, I've looked through them both!
I had the 10x50 hd vipers but the. Found a deal on slc hds. The knock o. The viper hd was that they had a narrow fov. I think the 10x42 have a wider fov and I don't know if you would miss the larger objective.