Vortex Viper HD 10×42 Binocular V201
Product Features
- 10x magnification and 42mm objective lenses, the 2018 Viper HD is a high-end, full-size yet compact binocular that is suited for any hunt. An easy-to-grip, rubber armored chassis with perfectly placed thumb indents provides superior ergonomics.
- A high density optical system delivers exceptional resolution and edge to edge clarity. XR anti-reflective lens coatings give bright, full views even in low light situations.
- A locking, right-eye diopter tailors each barrels’ focus to your eyes. The smooth, center focus wheel provides fine focus control and quick sharp views. Twist-up eyecups rest comfortably against the face and provide customized eye relief.
- Argon purging and O-ring seals provide a lifetime of waterproof and fog proof performance. Ultra-hard, scratch resistant armortek protects the exterior lenses from scratches, oil, and dirt.
- In the field, you should have no trouble reaching them at a moment’s notice with the included Glass Pak Chest Harness providing comfortable, protected, strain-free, all-day carry.
89% of what a Swarovskiâs can do! Had these for one day at Edwin B refuge in Jersey… was on a platform over looking a pond… another order experience border walked up next to me and we started talking… he had a pair of 10X42 Swarovski $2,500.00 and I asked him he would look at my new binoculars… he looked through them and said wow! There really bright and clear! I asked Home if I could look through his… the only difference I could see was the Swarovskiâs were blur free from edge to edge… but at more than 4 times the…
Great Binoculars and Accessories, yes, but better than Nikon or Pentax? I ordered these (at 8×42 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 8×42–and frankly, I cannot really tell a major difference. The Monarchs and Pentax are all in the $200-$250 price range,…
Close focus not as listed. Better field of view but awful design downgrade from last model. The close focus on these binos is 6.5′, not 5′ as listed in the description. This is also misprinted on the box. I called Vortex to confirm this, they have it listed correctly on their site and they acknowledged the misprint but said rather lamely I thought, that they were supposed to be 5′ but all measure 6.5′ and there is nothing they can do about it. The optics on these, especially the wider field of view is markedly better that the last version. However the increase in the close focus…