Vortex Raptor/Leupold Yosemite Cold Temps (1 Viewer)

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about buying a pair of Vortex Raptors or Leupold Yosemites or a similar clone. Since we are coming up on winter, I’m wondering how well their focusers work in cold temps. I tried out a pair of Raptors at a store and I noticed that their focuser is a little stiff to begin with.

Have you all had trouble with these binoculars in cold weather?

Thanks!

I found my answer in this thread: https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=219873

It seems that they won’t be good for cold weather. Sorry for making this thread!

Udderly Abducted said:

I found my answer in this thread: https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=219873

It seems that they won’t be good for cold weather. Sorry for making this thread!

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I've never had a lot of trouble after the initial stiction is over come on the yosemites.