Vortex Crossfire HD Binoculars (Green, 8x42)

Excellent! Beautiful, clear vision. Use for hunting and they’re exactly what I was wanting. The price is great and quality to go along with it.

I'm just a crossfire kind of guy I guess, this is my second pair and luckily for me I haven't gone up to diamondback or viper levels, so there's nothing to miss out on so to speak. Vortex rifle scopes are what got me into vortex. Two sets of binoculars later and I don't think I'll jump ship. If you're shopping for your first pair, that first number is how many times you're magnifying what you're trying to look at. The second number is the size of your aperture or objective lens. The big side. This pair is 10 x 42 (10 power seems best all around) I've had another Vortex pair for about six years, 12 x 50 and they're just incredible, sometimes too much zoom. If you get up to 15 power or above for spotting scopes and stuff like that just know that you're probably gonna need a tripod because of the zoom stability. Anyway I feel they're extremely well-made and you can't beat the warranty. Clear vision and the only thing I can really see getting to those next levels that you're going to notice is maybe some more clarity around the edges, detents for the eyecup adjustments, the finish, things like that. I really want to splurge for the middle of the road diamondback or the higher end viper but I just can't bring myself to do it because the crossfires works so well for me. They feel like quality and I really appreciate all the rubberized coating all over everything. They provide backpack straps if you want to carry your whole case around with you instead of just your binoculars. I've never used that stuff but it's nice to have for some people so I figured I'd mention it.

Guess I will build the amazon machine with some good info to help customers realize the low down. Reviewing only one specimen of the Vortex 10x42 Crossfire HD binoculars, so keep that in mind. Going to compare the Vortex with a few similar priced binocs. Conditions: overcast rainy day, 2:30 pm Pa. Going to look at a Pa license plate (white background with dark letters/numbers) at 220 yards and tell you how easy it is the read the plate using the various binoculars. All binoculars in like new condition and carefully adjusted for my eyes. I could have got out the Zeiss, Lecia , Cabelas Alaskin guide, Maven etc. out to blow the Vortex away but only the Vortex general price range are compared. Starting with the best and going on down. Bushnell 10x25 Legend HD (clearly the best, the center hinge could be tighter for my taste), next Bushnell Legend L series of about 4 yrs ago 10x42( small amount of play when changing direction of main focus wheel) tied with the Celestron Trailseeker (Celestron had slightly better resolution but not quite the contrast of the Bushnell) A fairly close next the Vortex 10x32 Diamondback from about 6 yrs ago. And the hardest to make the plate out were the Crossfires but could still barely make it out finding the sweet spot. The Vortex are mechanically excellent and feel great in the hand. Weigh 24oz with the rubber attached objective covers. I think that allot of folks after taking the time to adjust the diopter for their own eyes will say the Vortex are a perfect binocular! But only when not having better to side by side compare(can take a little bit of time to do a careful comparison). Want to give the Vortex 4.5 considering the whole package and price. I got absolutely nothing for this review! O and people will be happy to know that the play in the focus wheel when changing directions of my Crossfires is almost completely gone! ( compared with my 8x42 Diamond backs of about 3+ yrs ago.) If you got the money I would go for the Diamondbacks, a bit lighter and likely a small amount better picture quilty (but over 50%more bucks!) UPDATE : after more experiment I would say the diamondback 10x32s are not quit as good as the 10x42 Cross fires. Think I mAy have a sub standard 10x32 speicimin in the diamondbacks? And now I have aquired a latest version of the 10x42 diamondbacks and they are excellent, better than the cross fires, better resolution especially in low light and have better edge to edge clarity than the Crossfires. ( I still feel Cross fires are good). With just the objective covers installed= 24.1 oz., Diamondbacks = 22.0 oz. Update (8/4/2023): the Crossfire 8x42 are very good and look like they would cost big bucks., amazing binocs for the money.

Fine binoculars for the money. A bright image and very sharp. Not Leica, but really great image for the money.

I RECOMMEND , HOWEVER THEY ARE SO WELL MADE THAT THEY ARE HEAVY. IT DOESS COME WITH A CHEST MOUNTED HOLSTER WHICH IS NICE IF YOU LIKE THAT SORT OF THING.. I DONT LIKE TO CARRY THEM CONSTANTLY ON MY CHEST SO THEY TAKE UP ROOM IN MY BACKPACK AND ARENT LIGHT WEIGHT BY ANY MEANS. THEY DO SEE WELL VERY FAR. I WOUD SAY FOR AT LEAST 1.5 MILES TO 2 …. IF YOUR LOOKING UP OR DOWN. YOUR BUYING WELL MADE (HEAVY) STURDY GLASSES, NOT LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKER MEDEOCRE (how ever you spell that), ONES. Best for Hunter SNiper whatever, altho I am keeeping them for backpacking because I am sure they will last forever lol.

Pricey, but you are also paying for the name also. But great clarity, weight is good, has comfortable grip. I don’t know about bird watching, but the worked great for me with stand hunting

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.

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.

These are my first 'new' binoculars that haven't been passed down the family, the older ones (WW2 era) being extremely large and heavy. I specifically searched for binoculars that had the HD coated optics, because as with spectacles the modern coatings really do make all the difference to the image clarity. I also wanted a good magnification, something that I could use for scouting the countryside at a fair distance - so ended up looking for magnifications of around 10x42. I initially considered the Celestron Skymasters, but having read some negative reviews about manufacturing quality issues (the rubber coming away from the body over time), I decided to give the American made product a go over the usual Chinese. I purchased the Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 binoculars and they arrived a couple of days before the projected delivery date, so immediately I was happy (I love it when things work out better than anticipated). First impressions on opening the box: Great Quality. The weight is reassuring without being overly heavy and the physical size is about right for the hands - big enough to grip without being excessively long or wide. I like the matt green finish with a rubbery coating and also that the lens caps are integrated into the design, making it easy and quick to cover the lenses when you're done. The focus wheel has a really nice amount of drag so that it feels extremely accurate and maintains that quality feel (it feels like pushing something through heavy oil - quite nice friction feeling). The first thing to do of course was set the diopter so that both eyes were in focus, this is easily done by keeping the lens cap on the right optic and focusing on something with the left eye - then remove the lens cap from the right optic and adjust the diopter so that the focus is the same for both eyes when looking at the same object. The dipoter is stiff to rotate which is a really nice feature to stop accidental adjustments and it is also graduated so that you can visually set it for different users. The eyecups can be extended my rotating them which I strongly suggest you should do as this really increases the diameter of the viewing circle through the optics. So - what is the image like? Honestly - my first impression was 'wow, that is loads closer that I thought it'd be', this I'm absolutely overjoyed at, the 10x42 magnification is brilliant - really happy that I can use these to see details from literally miles away. The field of view is plenty wide enough and the image is bright, sharp and clear. Any negatives? Well yes, bearing in mind the very competitive price point of these binoculars - there is some aberration that is clearly visible, mostly yellow and purple fringing - but the overall clarity is very good indeed and the aberration doesn't really retract from the image very much at all (I'm only looking at this from a photographer's point of view). Also the included carrying case is very neat fitting with not a lot of extra space for the strap - you can get it all in, but its a tight fit. Conclusion: I'm absolutely happy with the Vortex Crossfire 10x42 binoculars, the magnification exceeds my expectation and the clarity and brightness of the image is just great. I am pleased that I opted to give Vortex a try and am well impressed with the overall quality and of course the cost. 100% Happy Customer! (For ref: I purchased these binoculars with my own money and they are intended for my personal use. This review is in no way sponsored or supported by the manufacturer or seller, and my opinions are based on my personal usage of the product. - There, just so you know this review is genuine and written by a real life human!)

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Vortex, Bebang oder Usogood... Welches 10x42 Fernglas ist das Richtige für Sie? Ein Vergleich. Ich habe drei gängige 10x42 Ferngläser miteinander verglichen: das Vortex Crossfire, das Bebang und das Usogood. Mein Ziel war es herauszufinden, welches Modell das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis bietet. 1. Die Optik (Das Wichtigste) * Vortex Crossfire (5/5 Sterne): Die Bildqualität ist überragend. Das Bild ist von der Mitte bis zum Rand gestochen scharf und absolut klar. Selbst bei schwachem Restlicht liefert es ein nutzbares Bild, und man kann sogar kleine Details wie Regentropfen in 250 Metern Entfernung erkennen. * Usogood (3/5 Sterne): Tagsüber ist die Optik brauchbar, aber das Bild wirkt leicht verpixelt. Bei Dunkelheit ist es noch akzeptabel. * Bebang (2/5 Sterne): Hier ist die Optik die größte Schwachstelle. Das Bild ist stark verpixelt und verrauscht. Nur der Fokuspunkt ist einigermaßen scharf, der Randbereich ist verschwommen. Für längeres Beobachten ist es nicht zu empfehlen, da es die Augen sehr anstrengt. Bei Dunkelheit verstärkt sich das Rauschen. 2. Die Haptik und der Gesamteindruck * Vortex Crossfire (5/5 Sterne): Die Verarbeitung ist top. Das Fernglas fühlt sich hochwertig an, liegt perfekt in der Hand und die Oberfläche hat eine angenehme Textur. * Bebang (4/5 Sterne): Fühlt sich ebenfalls gut an und liegt gut in der Hand. Als einfaches "Habe-ich-dabei"-Gadget ist es in Ordnung. * Usogood (3/5 Sterne): Die Oberfläche fühlt sich etwas künstlich an, liegt aber dennoch gut in der Hand. 3. Fazit und Preis-Leistung * Vortex Crossfire (5/5 Sterne): Mit einem Preis von ca. 175 € bietet dieses Fernglas ein unschlagbares Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Die erstklassige Optik, die hochwertige Verarbeitung und die lebenslange Garantie machen es zur perfekten Wahl für vielseitige Einsätze wie Wandern, Bergsteigen oder Wildbeobachtung. Der Aufpreis ist absolut gerechtfertigt. * Usogood (3/5 Sterne): Für einen Preis von 40-60 € ist es ein brauchbares Einsteigermodell. Ich würde es für Kinder oder Gelegenheitsnutzer empfehlen, die nur hin und wieder etwas beobachten möchten. * Bebang (2/5 Sterne): Das Bebang ist mit etwa 40 € zwar günstig, kann aber aufgrund der schlechten Optik nicht überzeugen. Klare Empfehlung: Für alle, die Wert auf Qualität, eine herausragende Optik und eine Garantie legen, ist das Vortex Crossfire die eindeutig beste Wahl. Es übertrifft die Konkurrenz in allen wichtigen Punkten und ist jeden Cent wert.

excelente qualidade de acabamento, produto sensacional para a visualização mesmo com o uso de óculos de grau.

Not good zooming not clear The quality all so poor