Worth the money?

[Bonecollector]

Is the upcharge of the vipers HD worth the money over the diamondbacks? (+$350)
I haven't looked through the vipers, but only hear that the image is more clear around the edges...
Thanks guys!

 

[meathunter]

Went to Cabela's today and checked out the Diamondbacks, Viper HDs and the Leupold Mojaves. All of them were 10x42. I was surprised with the clarity of the Diamondbacks, the Viper HDs were definitely clearer than the Diamondbacks, IMO. The Diamondbacks are good glass and seemed well built. The Mojaves compared equally to me with the Diamondbacks and Cabela's has them on sale for $150 off. A lot of Vortex fans on here and but I ended up going with the Mojaves, about same price as the DBs with the sale. The tightness of the bridge, open bridge (both have these) and the locking diopter adjustment were features that sold me. Both have great warrantees.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

IMO yes it is worth the extra money.

 

[missjordan]

Yes worth the extra money!!! If you wanted a more cost efficient alternative look at the Nikon monarch 5. I think they are a good balance between the two binoculars and price points


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[Finsandtines]

I would also say yes based on my recent comparison of both the binos and spotters.

 

[rjroberts15]

Yes, they are. I have had both. But if I had to do it again I would definitely save for the Razors. They're worth it.

 

[Work2hunt]

I believe it is, but everyone's eyes are different.

Case in point, when I was looking for the lastest rifle scope I purchased for my main rifle. I literally purchased 19 rifle scopes ranging from a price tag of $350 to $1200. I compared a lot of the main brands and models.....Leopold, Vortex, Swarovski, Stiner, Zeiss, Nikon, Cabelas, Bushnell, and maybe even one or two I forgot. I made myself an eye chart and posted it at 100 and 500 yds in the field behind my house. Initially I compared the scopes 1x1 and would put the "loser" back in the box to be returned. Eventually, I narrowed my selection to Swarovski, Leopold, and a Cabelas model. I ended up going with the $600 Cabelas version because I never could tell a difference between that and the $1000+/- Leopold or Swarovski. However, my brother and a buddy swore up and down the Swarovski was better for them.

 

[brianboh]

I believe it is, but everyone's eyes are different.

Case in point, when I was looking for the lastest rifle scope I purchased for my main rifle. I literally purchased 19 rifle scopes ranging from a price tag of $350 to $1200. I compared a lot of the main brands and models.....Leopold, Vortex, Swarovski, Stiner, Zeiss, Nikon, Cabelas, Bushnell, and maybe even one or two I forgot. I made myself an eye chart and posted it at 100 and 500 yds in the field behind my house. Initially I compared the scopes 1x1 and would put the "loser" back in the box to be returned. Eventually, I narrowed my selection to Swarovski, Leopold, and a Cabelas model. I ended up going with the $600 Cabelas version because I never could tell a difference between that and the $1000+/- Leopold or Swarovski. However, my brother and a buddy swore up and down the Swarovski was better for them.

I used a Swaro and Viper spotting scope this year. I could not tell a difference and defiantly not the $ difference.

I have the Talon Binos and my buddy had the new Diamond backs and I could not tell the difference between them either. I may have eye problems

 

[oldschool.06]

I might have eye issue as well ..i Love my DB binos

 

[Alphajenks]

You will never regret spending the next range up on optics, but that being said I carry the diamondback 10x42's and they are great for the money.

I got a used Viper HD spotter for $400 and the HD glass is far superior than the diamondback spotter. So my opinion is binonocullars I can sacrifice a little to save money, but on spotters spend your whole budget.

 

[gutshotem]

I believe it is, but everyone's eyes are different.

Case in point, when I was looking for the lastest rifle scope I purchased for my main rifle. I literally purchased 19 rifle scopes ranging from a price tag of $350 to $1200. I compared a lot of the main brands and models.....Leopold, Vortex, Swarovski, Stiner, Zeiss, Nikon, Cabelas, Bushnell, and maybe even one or two I forgot. I made myself an eye chart and posted it at 100 and 500 yds in the field behind my house. Initially I compared the scopes 1x1 and would put the "loser" back in the box to be returned. Eventually, I narrowed my selection to Swarovski, Leopold, and a Cabelas model. I ended up going with the $600 Cabelas version because I never could tell a difference between that and the $1000+/- Leopold or Swarovski. However, my brother and a buddy swore up and down the Swarovski was better for them.

If you bought the Cabelas Instinct scope it is a Meopta Meopro. I snagged one when cabelas did the 20% off sale. It was already on sale so I think I paid around $450 for it. Check the bottom of the scope, mine has Meopta stamped on there.

 

[Bonecollector]

I did go with the Viper HD over the DB.
Thanks for everyone's opinions.

Additionally, I own a 65mm Vortex Razor Spotter and love it.

 

[Swedishhunter]

You wont regret it. I got the Viper HD 10*42 and love them. The diamondbacks are good too

 

[Annmathew]

yes it is worth the money.

 

[mcseal2]

Matt Cashell of Rokslide talked favorably about the Diamondbacks in their price range. That said in optics you get what you pay for and you stepped up a price range to another one that's good in it's range. I think you made a wise choice.

 

[hoshour]

The quality is appreciated long after the price is forgotten. It's a cliche, but like many cliches, it's true.

I don't always buy the most expensive because sometimes a step down, like Swarovski to Razor HDs, seems to be about the same quality but less expensive. The older I get, the more I'm convinced that buying near the top of the line tools (and binos are a critical tool) is the way to go.

The thing is, with less clear binos you won't know what you're missing, because you can't see it. But, in low light or good distance, if you look through a buddy's HD binos at a deer he found that is hard to see you'll start wondering how many other deer you've missed.

 

[buckbull]

I've wasted too much money on cheap glass in my life. Buy the best you can afford. If you have to go cheap, don't do it on glass or boots.

 

[Bonecollector]

This was a question I had 7 months ago. I went with the better glass. The $ sting has passed and I am better for it!

 

[buckbull]

lol, I didn't realize this thread thread was raised from the dead.

 

[Bonecollector]

lol - A lot of old threads are fun to read. Like the loaded pack thread that has resurfaced.