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

Love these awesome binoculars. High-quality binoculars with great zoom, clarity and sharp focus.

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.

Took these to Alaska and they were amazing! Clear optics and rugged design. My wife kept stealing them!

I agonized over what binoculars to buy (not having any "frame of reference" to draw on). Eventually I decided that I'd rather have "more" magnification over "less", that a brighter view was going to be more pleasing than the dimmer view that smaller objective lenses offer, and that adjustable eye relief was important for people who wear glasses (like me). I was also surprised to learn that non-weatherproof binoculars can fog up just due to temperature changes - we don't want that happening.After having an online chat with an expert, Vortex brand was recommended for my price point. It ticked all the boxes in addition to having the newer/better prism technology.They arrived this morning and I'm VERY happy with them. I'm sure that binoculars costing several thousands of dollars would technically be better, but to me (and I say this both as a photographer and retoucher who makes a living out of getting images as clear and sharp as possible), I really can't imagine optics being any better - they're just superb; and this comes from a guy who hates images not being clear and sharp.I chose the 12x 50mm model - my only criticism is that this amount of magnification can be just a little challenging for my old hands to stabilise; it's not a big issue - and I'd definitely buy this magnification again - but just a "heads up" if you're thiking of getting a 12x and your hands are a bit shaky.Unit shipped with nice soft case - straps to mount it to one's chest (if you're "into" that - I'm not), strap for the binoculars themselves, lens cleaning cloth, & lens caps (tethered for the objective lenses, attachable to the neck strap for the eyepiece lenses).In summary - if you're uncertain about what to buy because you're concerned about quality but don't want to break the bank - don't hesitate to pick up one of the Vortex Crossfire range; they appear to be incredible value at their price point. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat (but probably won't have to due to their unconditional warranty).Apologies if this reads like an advertisement, but in a world full of over-promise and under-deliver, it's refreshing when something actually lives up to the hype and is great value for money.

I have a 10x42 version of this style. They are fantastic. I think the clarity, resolution is actually better than the 12x50s. The 12x50s also just barely adjust to my eye spacing. This may be an issue for woman and younger folks.

These have been excellent for birding! I had an issue with the first pair and returned it, and received a new replacement pair. I am able to see birds really clear for identification. It was a good investment and much better than the other binoculars I've bought in the past that were cheaper. I like this brand, and have one of their scopes too.

These binoculars replace a set of 80's vintage 10x40, which were good quality for the time. The quality is outstanding, and the optics are the best I've ever seen in a binocular. You can't go wrong with Vortex. But, be mindful of what your mission is. I bought them to view distant objects, mostly stationary. If you're doing close in bird watching, you might want to opt for 10x42 or even 7x. The price you pay for higher magnification is field of view and image stability - that's not a shortcoming of the binoculars, just physics.Any decent quality modern binoculars these days are going to use roof prisms (vs. Porro prisms) resulting in a more narrow and more compact set for their power. They are small enough and light enough to toss in a day pack without taking up too much space.They come with a well padded soft case, which comes with a rather goofy harness setup allowing you to wear it as a front pack. But, it also ships with a conventional neck strap which you can use alternatively, so it's no big deal. Attaching the neck straps (or the harness adapters) is a little bit challenging, and is a bit of a brain puzzle, but there are Youtube videos on it which detail the way to do it. It's something that you only need to do once, so that isn't a big deal either.As far as ease of use, it has some nice eye cups that you can rotate in or out depending on whether you need to use eyeglasses with them. Focus is easy, requiring minimal adjustment between close in and infinity focus.

if your thinking about some nice binoculars then do it! Tatical bag isn't necessary for me, but a nice extra.