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nybirder
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Posted: June/04/2008 at 16:18 |
Can someone explain the difference between these two binocs clarity/contrast wise? Are there any other binoculars under $500 that are any good?
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supertool73
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I don't actually have these, but I do have an IOR monocular and the
optics are very good. Typical for IOR. They are just a bit over $500
@$525 but I bet they would be a pretty nice Bino. Not as pretty as
some of them now days but an option.
http://www.swfa.com/pc-10106-1209-ior-10x40-bga-binocular.aspx |
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lucznik
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The market for "under-$500" binoculars is absolutely saturated with good products. Nikon, Bushnell, Leupold, Vortex, Pentax, Minox, Brunton, Burris, etc. all make quality offerings in this price category.
The choice is yours.
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Klamath
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They are the same binocular optically. Vortex may have went after a birder's market with the Broadwing. The only difference may be that the Broadwing may have a faster focus wheel. Since I've never had them side by side, I really don't remember how fast each was. Very good for the price, whichever way you go. The mane and colors of the binocular are probably the only difference.
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Steve
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nybirder
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Thanks for the replys. One more question how much better is the Vortex Viper than the Vortex Broadwing? |
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Klamath
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Oops! I should have paid more attention. When I saw Broadwing, I somehow thought Talon, which are the same as the Diamondback. The Broadwing should be a better binocular than the Diamondback. I have a Viper10x42 and they (8x and 10x) are as good as $500 gets you.
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Steve
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Tero
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Thanks for the replys. One more question how much better is the Vortex Viper than the Vortex Broadwing? Quite a bit, though I never found the Viper. The Diamondback, Vortex name, is a bit dim or the colors are not that bright. I had the 8x to check out, so it should have been brighter. Sharpness in bright light was OK. Viper compares to Pentax 10x42 SP etc. A level up. Even from Nikon Monarch. Edited by Tero - June/30/2008 at 20:39 |
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