vipers vs fury........i need to know

[squidkid]

it sounds as tho' the furys have hit the us market. i really need some expert insight in helping me make the correct choice. if anybody had the ability to compare them side by side, i would really appreciate your opinion

[Tero]

The main diffrerence seems sto be XD glass in the Vipers. At 8x, I think not a big deal, but maybe less CA at 10x. The Fury
http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=4840

The Viper, strangely, is a bit lighter.

[ceasar]

How about this one? Look at that FOV! http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=4836
Bob

[trashbird]

I want the Fury 8x32!

Better FOV than other mid-priced 8x32s, and maybe even actual long eye relief.

Plus, IPD of 55-76.

Check out the specs on the Vortex site.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/binoculars/view/vortex_fury_8x32

[J. Moore]

I want the Fury 8x32!

Better FOV than other mid-priced 8x32s, and maybe even actual long eye relief.


They are listed at 16 mm for eye relief. The Viper 8 x 42s are listed at 20 mm for eye relief. I personally find I need about 18 mm of eye relief, at least the way vortex measures things, so I would view the Fury model you listed as providing marginal eye relief.

Jim

[trashbird]

For some reason, most 8x32 roofs listed as having 16mm of eye relief really only have about 12mm. I have found that an honest 16mm of eye relief is sufficient for me -- maybe because of my face shape, glasses size, etc.

[Alexis Powell]

For some reason, most 8x32 roofs listed as having 16mm of eye relief really only have about 12mm. I have found that an honest 16mm of eye relief is sufficient for me -- maybe because of my face shape, glasses size, etc.

I know what you mean. The Zeiss 8x32 FL and Nikon 8x32 HG/LXL are notable for delivering the eye-relief that they claim.

--AP