Which Binoculars??

[TNCanoer]

I am wanting to upgrade binoculars. I have an older pair of Nikon Trailblazer ATBs that will no longer focus like they used to. I am looking at the following:

Nikon Monarch 5

Vortex Diamondback

I looked at both this weekend. While the Nikons were a bit crisper and clearer I've been told the Nikon warranty is pretty much useless whereas if I drop and break the Vortex they will replace them no questions asked. Which one should I go with??

Thanks

 

[14deerhunter]

Vortex

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[MickThompson]

What is the warranty on your current Nikons?

 

[LanceS4803]

I've been happy with Vortex binos. Their Diamondbacks are the best value.
For the best in Vortex, their HD line rivals pretty much anyone, but you will pay for it!

 

[TNCanoer]

What is the warranty on your current Nikons?

I'm not sure. I bought them several years ago.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

What is the warranty on your current Nikons?

I'm not sure. I bought them several years ago.

May wanna try upgrading with Nikon's warranty first, unless they've already changed their policy. If they won't send you a new version of the same pair, go with Vortex - and tell them that

 

[Andy S.]

I'd definitely get RMA and send back to Nikon. I've done it several times over the years, and for the cost of shipping them to Nikon, I've received a brand new pair of binos in 10 or so business days. I've done this 4-5 times over last two decades, with same result each time.

With that said, if I were buying today, and was focused on warranty alone, I'd choose Vortex. Their warranty is hard to beat, all things considered.

 

[tndave59]

If limiting to those two go with Vortex. If not, check out Meopta Meopro binos. Call Cameraland NY, when bought mine I was looking at the two you were and called cameraland and ended up with the Meopta, glad I called them.

 

[Coker]

Vortex Diamondback for sure

 

[swd]

I have an older pair of Vortex Crossfires that I really like. They have transitioned to being my truck binos since I upgraded to something a little higher end this spring. The Vortex stuff is really good. Everything else being equal, the Vortex warranty is the deal winner.

 

[Rakkin6]

I have the Vortex Diamondbacks and love them. But I have a pair of lower end Nikons that are pretty good. Have several Nikon and Vortex scopes and have no complaints about either. Where I deer hunt is shotgun only and I love the Nikon Slughunter scopes. Have one on my Benelli SBE2 and my Savage 212.

 

[Bgoodman30]

Just happened to look through Vanguards, Vortex Diamondbacks and Vortex Razor HDs this afternoon.

Honestly it was hard to tell the difference really but I give the Razor HDs the slight edge..

The Diamondbacks are definitely the best glass for the money. Been very happy with mine.

 

[Jon54]

I bought a pair of Vanguard from B&H Photo and paid just over $100 and was stunned at the quality. Vanguard has been in photography forever. These bingos have a lifetime warranty.

 

[Frayser]

If limiting to those two go with Vortex. If not, check out Meopta Meopro binos. Call Cameraland NY, when bought mine I was looking at the two you were and called cameraland and ended up with the Meopta, glad I called them.

+1 on the Meopta Meopros!!!

 

[SKFOOTER]

Cabelas has the Vortex Diamondback 10X50 non HD binos on clearance for $169.

 

[billc1952]

Just bought a pair of Maven binos. I'm very impressed, I think they are better than my Zeiss.

 

[Specializedjon]

Vortex. I've had mine for years and would put them up against any $1000 pair any day. Of course you can't beat the warranty. Great company and great value.

 

[Crosshairy]

I bought a pair of the Monarch 5's on sale at BPS about 5 years ago, and it's a good mid-tier set of glass. All that said, I've heard a lot of good things about Vortex as well. With Nikon moving away from rifle scopes, it makes me inclined to give my business to others.

 

[Woodman]

Had Nikon Monarch-X 10x45's that were OK and I used them for years, but they were bulky IMO & the lens covers were flimsy and broke off. Nikon would not replace them....then I looked at the Vortex Razor HD's and was really impressed. The Vortex Razor HD 10x42's were equal to the more pricey European brands that I compared them with. Bottom line I saved up and bought the Vortex Razor HD's a few years ago and have been very pleased with them. Great glass, very sturdy feeling & light weight. I recommend you check out the Vortex binos ..... great warranty and different pricing levels to fit most budgets.