Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 12x50 Binoculars - HD Optical System, Tripod Adaptable, Rubber Armor, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof, Included GlassPak - Unlimited, Unconditional Warranty

Guess I will build the amazon machine with some good info to help customers realize the low down. Reviewing only one specimen of the Vortex 10x42 Crossfire HD binoculars, so keep that in mind. Going to compare the Vortex with a few similar priced binocs. Conditions: overcast rainy day, 2:30 pm Pa. Going to look at a Pa license plate (white background with dark letters/numbers) at 220 yards and tell you how easy it is the read the plate using the various binoculars. All binoculars in like new condition and carefully adjusted for my eyes. I could have got out the Zeiss, Lecia , Cabelas Alaskin guide, Maven etc. out to blow the Vortex away but only the Vortex general price range are compared. Starting with the best and going on down. Bushnell 10x25 Legend HD (clearly the best, the center hinge could be tighter for my taste), next Bushnell Legend L series of about 4 yrs ago 10x42( small amount of play when changing direction of main focus wheel) tied with the Celestron Trailseeker (Celestron had slightly better resolution but not quite the contrast of the Bushnell) A fairly close next the Vortex 10x32 Diamondback from about 6 yrs ago. And the hardest to make the plate out were the Crossfires but could still barely make it out finding the sweet spot. The Vortex are mechanically excellent and feel great in the hand. Weigh 24oz with the rubber attached objective covers. I think that allot of folks after taking the time to adjust the diopter for their own eyes will say the Vortex are a perfect binocular! But only when not having better to side by side compare(can take a little bit of time to do a careful comparison). Want to give the Vortex 4.5 considering the whole package and price. I got absolutely nothing for this review! O and people will be happy to know that the play in the focus wheel when changing directions of my Crossfires is almost completely gone! ( compared with my 8x42 Diamond backs of about 3+ yrs ago.) If you got the money I would go for the Diamondbacks, a bit lighter and likely a small amount better picture quilty (but over 50%more bucks!) UPDATE : after more experiment I would say the diamondback 10x32s are not quit as good as the 10x42 Cross fires. Think I mAy have a sub standard 10x32 speicimin in the diamondbacks? And now I have aquired a latest version of the 10x42 diamondbacks and they are excellent, better than the cross fires, better resolution especially in low light and have better edge to edge clarity than the Crossfires. ( I still feel Cross fires are good). With just the objective covers installed= 24.1 oz., Diamondbacks = 22.0 oz. Update (8/4/2023): the Crossfire 8x42 are very good and look like they would cost big bucks., amazing binocs for the money.

Great binoculars. First good pair I've owned, but I dont see how they could be better for viewing at the distance they do, which is about as far as I'd want without having a tripod or something. Materials seem good quality. Image is crystal. The case and sling and protectors are good.I do caution those with close-set eyes, though. Mine are nearly that, having about the exact width of one of my eyes between the two, and I just barely get the image right when the biboculars are pushed together as far as they go. If my eyes were aby closer together, they probably woyldnt ve the roggt set for me. So caution if you have close-set eyes.All thibgs considered they seem top value for the price.

I bought these for a friend. After 50 years of using what he considered poor binoculars and looking through another friends pair.these are what he wanted to go with.They re a good solid binocular for most who may want an inexpensive binocular for sports viewing , bird watching and most general outdoor activity.

Clear, not to heavy, built to last... Love'em. Have a Bushnell 12X and a few other 10 powers. Compared to some of buddies expensive ones, I truly can't see the difference in clarity but I'm getting old. The main reason I picked these up is to have a descent 8 power. It allows for a much better field of view when searching for things... it's MUCH better. The high powers optics are better for close for details but the are harder to control... shaky.. and have narrow the search. I dig'em... so far. For the price w/warranty, they are great... I can tell you, those pricy bino's scare my buddies to death... also worried about a scratch or rain... to expensive to have fun.

10-42. Nice unit. Purchased 8-2025. For the price point, hard to beat. Only used short time, I’ll update after my hunts this fall. Update: Just returned from Montana elk hunt. Binocs worked well. Clear, consistent, light enough to carry, low cost enough to not be overly concerned. Note, the 10-42 seems perfect for Midwest use but was limited for longer distances in mountains. Not an issue, more a comment.

Love these! Very clear, good focus adjustment and field of view. Nice package and case. You won’t be disappointed.