Viper HD Roof Prism Binoculars 8x42 | HD Optics, XR Lens Coatings, Tripod Adaptable, Locking Diopter, Included GlassPak - Unlimited, Unconditional Warranty

Nice solid pair of binoculars. Clear, sharp. Feels well balanced. Nice rubber grip. All the reviews I read said it was as good as thousand dollar pairs, and I couldn't contradict. The harness bag is a nice plus, and fits well over the shoulders although the strap configuration is a bit hard to figure out at first. The only knock I have on them is that for my eye prescription, left eye nearsighted, right eye farsighted, the difference was too much for the diopter to account for. Which is strange, because I can make it work on my cheaper Celestron Nature DX. But as I mostly use one eye or the other anyway, and I have a new pair of glasses coming, this is not a deal breaker. And would not be an issue for most people. I went back and looked at my instructions from the Celestron, and even they say you may need to wear your glasses if your prescription is nearsighted. Indeed, with glasses, the Vortex diopter works just fine -- I just don't like the extra fringe light that lets in. anyway, I am happy with them and would recommend for the price.

Exceptional quality picture and construction. Fits my smaller IPD

Having gone to a lot of trouble to research the best "value for money" binoculars, we were pleased with our decision upon taking them out and putting them to work. Very nice views right away! The adjustment knobs were firm, but they may loosen up with time. Essential to our use is the ability to attach a tripod adapter. The front cover to get to that is NOT removable by fingertip pressure alone (at least not my fingertips). The challenge is compounded by how tight the spacing is just to get to the cover. I figured out a way around this by 1) Opening the binoculars up wide, 2) Using a rubber gripper (for opening jars).

Best bang for your buck great pair of binoculars. Worked great dawn till dusk.

This is a gem of a binocular (with Optimum High Density BAK4 Prisms) rated by some magazines dedicated to boating and yachting as one of the recent most Afffordable Yet Durable/Professional Units, and heartily agree with those sources. I have a superb mega- bucks Swaro Binocular also in 8X42 and this unit comes very, very close to its performance. Colour and depth of field are sharp/crisp and described by the seller exactly and well made too. Argon gassed (better than Nitrogen) and well armoured makes this unit vertually indestructable, and with the Vortex VIP Warranty makes this binocular an optical instrument a treasure. I made use of the Amazon- Time Span Payment Plan which makes this unit very affordable: All Interest Free! Amazon has this priced right and comes well packaged against all sorts of conditions during shipping and came in prestine condition and on time. This is a unit which can be passed from one generation to the next without losing its warranty too! Overall I give it a rating as: OUTSTANDING! The minor item is that the Binocular Case is a bit archaic, but gives great protection, along with pockets to add lens tissue (available from Amazon-economically priced), and lens dusting tools. As a person who has been in the Optical Retail Business and now engaged in the Maritime/Merchant Marine Profession, I highly recommend the 8 Power as any higher the user will notice increased: "Magnification Image Movement" with loss of image stablity/clarity. Ten Power is the Absolute Maximum Magnification as any higher power the user will experience "Image Dance," and the older one gets the harder it will be to keep the binocular steady unless Tripod Mounted. For Birding, Whale Watching, Astronomical Applications, Maritime uses: Bridge Watch, Navigation, Lookout Watches, Safety-At-Sea, Pleasure Craft Use, plus Intra-Coastal Waterway/High Seas applications go with Vortex Viper- you will not regret the purhase.

I've had two pairs of these and they offer outstanding optical quality for the price, unfortunatly both had issues with build quiality, after about a year both pairs suffered from issues with the turn-out eyecups, and now work properly, one of the pairs also had internal damage on one side and wont focus properly, this was after about 2 years of use. I do use them often as i work as a Naturalist guide in Costa Rica, but always cared for them properly, including storage in a drybox. I am sending one of them out for warranty, and will update the review if necesary.

I ordered these (at 8x42 power) after reading and listening to all the overwhelmingly positive reviews. Some reviewers even claim that the Vortex Viper binoculars are as close as one can get to Swarovski EL's under $2k. Well, yes, I have found them to provide clear, crisp, bright optics--no doubt about it. However, I compared them to my Monarch 5 and Pentax SD's--also at 8x42--and frankly, I cannot really tell a major difference. The Monarchs and Pentax are all in the $200-$250 price range, while the Vipers are double that. The Vipers are heavier than the Monarchs and I cannot tell which one is brighter after countless comparative tests. (The Pentax are slightly less bright.) I feel that the Viper beats the Pentax by a very very slight edge, but it was a tie with the Monarch 5's. The Vipers felt a bit lighter than the Pentax, but significantly heavier than the Monarchs. The Vipers come with superior accessories--the carry case in particular is way better and even comes with a harness. Of the three, the Pentax has the lousiest accessories, especially the objective lens caps-- utter crap on the Pentax. The caps on the Viper and Monarch 5, both attached to the lens barrels, are equal. So, what to conclude? Did I pay an extra $200 for a better carry case and a harness? Don't get me wrong--these are excellent binoculars. The quality of the optics cannot be denied. But I found the Monarch 5 optics just as good, and the Pentax only a smidgen behind. If there is an optical difference between the Viper and the Monarch 5, I couldn't tell. If you are looking for excellent mid-range binoculars and need to save some cash, go with the Monarch 5's. If money is no object, sure, get the Viper. They feel very solid in the hands.

Overall great for the price. Edge to edge clarity. Obviously cannot compare to the Razor UHD or Razor HD but they are solid and a great mid range bino.

Los recomiendo, son magníficos. Exteriormente se aprecia que son unos binoculares de calidad. Lo más destacable es la comodidad de uso. En buenas condiciones de luz se ve con la misma claridad que prismáticos de menor precio. Tengo unos Nikon que me costaron 190€ y casi no se aprecia la diferencia en la calidad de la imagen.

Le choix de jumelles est toujours un compromis entre des paramètres quelque peu contradictoires: grossissement, champ de vision, luminosité crépusculaire, poids, encombrement, prix. Même si ce ne sont pas non plus des jumelles de théâtre, celles ci sont un bon compromis à un tarif très raisonnable, pour la randonnée, l'observation des oiseaux ou mammifères, etc. Côté commande et livraison, aucun souci (livraison dans un casier Amazon Locker).

Excellent optics, bright wide field of view, great colour, rugged and waterproof. As a birder, these bins are brilliant. I love them.

After doing some research I ended up purchasing the Vortex Viper 8x42. Im very happy with this purchase. To start with the uncondtional Vip lifetime warranty is amazing. It adds to peace of mind! It comes with the glaspak chest harness and it really fits well. I used the manual to set my binos up and I was really amazed at the clarity. Some say these binos are a tad heavy but I think I prefer it being heavy. It feels very stable in my hands and the construction just feels very sturdy. The ultimate test for these binos will call in the following 2 weeks. But so far just in the backyard it's really impressed me.

Was looking to get a really good pair of binoculars for all round use. Settled on these. I wear glasses and the 18mm eye relief with the 8x42 are a joy to look through. I have a pair of Celestron 15x70 for stargazing and they do the job for up close objects. But for just looking at satellites or nighttime sky, these surprised me for 42mm. Also, you can't beat the Vortex lifetime warranty. If you're looking for a really good pair of binoculars for sight seeing, stargazing, bird watching, and with peace of mind warranty, these are the ones for you.