Product Description
Vortex Diamondback 10x42mm Binoculars D241
| List Price: | $279.00 |
| Price: | $229.00 |
| as of Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:33:44 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Color: Green
- Brand: Vortex
- Model: D241
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 5.90" h x 5.60" w x .0" l, 2.45 pounds
Features
- Phase corrected prisms (increasing light transmission by 7%) deliver sharp, greatly contrasted images.
- BaK-4 prisms provide sharp images from one edge of the broad viewing field to the other.
- Fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission for higher image quality in all lighting conditions - enhanced for 2009.
- Complete waterproof protection keeps dust and water out of the optical system with tight O-ring seals.
- Complete fogproofing of internal lenses with argon-purged optics presents clear views in spite of sudden temperature changes.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
By C. Adams
My 10x42 Diamondback Binoculars arrive from Optics Planet broken in half, yes, "broken in half". It was a lengthy ordeal dealing with Optics Planet. I went strait to the manufacturer. Vortex.
Vortex offered incredible customer service and resolved the issue immediately. I had a replacement in 3 days, just in time for my vacation. No more Optics Planet for me.
These Binoculars are incredible. They have a wider FOV than the competitors and the optics are fantastic. They are made in the USA by Americans. With an "UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY" and stunning optics, I am now a vortex products buyer.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
By James Her
Bought it for bird watching and future hunting trips. Before buying the Vortex, the only scope i ever had was a Nikon Sportstar and it did served me well. Small, lightweight and compact but it seem to be lacking in clearity and i wanted to see out futher. So i bought the Vortex as an upgrade after going to bass pro shops and checking them out. Also went to my local gun store to check out the super expensive $1000 Germen binos with names like Zeiss and Swarovski. I couldn't even tell the difference from this scope and using the expensive ones. Amazon had the best price i can find them for so i bought it online.
A big plus with Vortex is that came with nice accessories like the cover caps for the front and rear lens, neck strap and neoprene carrying case. Saves me money from having to buy those seperately. It has a very comfortable rubberized feel yet very solid and has a hefty weight to it. The thing feels like a tank and can take a beating. Dropped mine a few times from setting it down on a chair and once from having it on top of my car and forgetting that i put it up there. Still works like nothing happened. Best part is that i didn't have to spend a arm and a leg for a great set of optics. $1000 for binos is just plain rediculous when you can just buy these and are as good as the expensive ones.
The wider view is also a big plus. Probably the biggest reason i choose this over another Nikon. People useally pay more for this but i was supprised to find out that this Vortex model had a wider feild of view compared to its competitors in the same price range. And the dipoter setting to match your eyes are also a great feature, espacillay those who doesn't have 20/20 vision on both eyes. Can't say enough good things about this bino. Well worth the money.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
By w_bovine
This review is for the second binocular I received, the first one having been purchased from OpticsPlanet and this one a replacement for the original coming directly from Vortex.
The first binocular was bad, real bad, as confirmed by Vortex. Hey, it happens. Anything mass produced is bound to have a lemon once in a while. I just happened to get one. In addition I will go so far as to say I suspect the original binocular was a return to OpticsPlanet which of course was subsequently resold. Certainly I can't prove that, but given all the other trouble I had with OpticsPlanet I would strongly advise anyone to avoid purchasing through them.
There is very good news to report about the replacement from Vortex; this is one damn fine binocular! I was pleasantly shocked when I finally had a chance to give this thing a workout, as it were.
The first thing I noticed was how sensitive the focus is. I consider this to be a good thing; I hardly mind having to readjust the focus as often as I did and got used to it quickly. The diopter setting was a cinch to dial in and I did not have to readjust once done.
Image clarity is excellent, with only the slightest chromatic aberration. You practically have to be looking for it; I first tried this binocular late in the afternoon, looking at mountains perhaps 2 miles away. Between the light at that time of day and the colors of the mountains (mostly medium to dark brown) a lesser binocular would have shown its true colors, pun more or less intended. I expect you make out a rabbit bounding through the brush at well over a mile with this.
I like the size of this binocular; it's fairly compact. The crosshatch in the rubber skin makes it easy to grip. Overall the binocular feels good in the hands. The neck strap is comfortable and should be plenty sturdy. I also appreciate that it comes with thick rubber covers for both the ocular and objective lenses. You can loop the neck strap through the ocular lens cover; one side of the cover has a break in the loop, making it easy to get it out of the way. The carrying case is nice, if a bit on the large side. You won't have any trouble putting the binocular back in its case and won't have to stuff the neck strap into a tight fit.
I found the performance of this binocular to be superior. Clarity, color accuracy, focus...it has everything for which one could ask or expect, certainly at this price point. Best of luck finding anything that compares without rapidly moving toward 4 figures.
One other thing absolutely must be stated: the customer service I received from Vortex is as good as I've ever seen. The only thing they could have done to make it better would have been to hop on a plane and hand deliver my replacement unit. The CSR I dealt with was exceptionally helpful and quite prompt in replying to me each time I wrote. If you have a problem with a Vortex product, do not hesitate to contact them directly.
Unfortunately Vortex cannot sell directly to the end user at this time. If they did I would in the future buy from them with no regard to any discount off MSRP I might get on Amazon. Even so, I stress again that if you have problems or questions, contact them.
This binocular will remain my favorite for a long time to come. Highest praise for Vortex, and boo-hiss for OpticsPlanet.
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