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Returning Nikon Prostaff 7s 10x42? (1 Viewer)
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Vortex has one of the best warranties in the business so that should be no problem if you have to deal with them.
The Diamondbacks are not Vortex's best binoculars but they have been one of Vortex's best sellers over the years.
The current 10x42 is probably the 3rd version of the 10x42 Diamondback. It is not as ruggedly built as the original version which was built like a tank. I have one of the first 8x42 tank versions of the Diamondback.
I got mine about 12 years ago. I seldom use it any more but it is still working well. It cost just under $200.00 then.
I'd call it an even swap for the Nikon Prostaff 7S 10x42.
I'm thinking about donating mine to my American Legion Post which overlooks a lake that has a variety of waterfowl and a nesting pair of Bald Eagles nearby.
Bob
The Diamondbacks are not Vortex's best binoculars but they have been one of Vortex's best sellers over the years.
The current 10x42 is probably the 3rd version of the 10x42 Diamondback. It is not as ruggedly built as the original version which was built like a tank. I have one of the first 8x42 tank versions of the Diamondback.
I got mine about 12 years ago. I seldom use it any more but it is still working well. It cost just under $200.00 then. I'd call it an even swap for the Nikon Prostaff 7S 10x42.
I'm thinking about donating mine to my American Legion Post which overlooks a lake that has a variety of waterfowl and a nesting pair of Bald Eagles nearby.
Bob
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Good move to ditch the Prostaffs. I checked out a pair thinking they would make good car binos with their light weight and wide fov. The glare was so bad it was like looking through an ice fog. I’m not a big fan of Vortex’s and sold my Diamondback 8x32s so will leave it at that.
My advice for a nice glass in that price range would be the Bushnell Engage. There is currently a $70 rebate deal through the end of the month so they would cost about the same as the ProStaffs. These have very impressive optics. Another option would be the Bushnell Legend M. These have garnered great reviews here and come with a lifetime no fault warranty. Both of these have much better optics than the ProStaff at comparable prices.
My advice for a nice glass in that price range would be the Bushnell Engage. There is currently a $70 rebate deal through the end of the month so they would cost about the same as the ProStaffs. These have very impressive optics. Another option would be the Bushnell Legend M. These have garnered great reviews here and come with a lifetime no fault warranty. Both of these have much better optics than the ProStaff at comparable prices.
