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On 01/09/2022 at 21:10, Macavity said:

Something (long) on my 60+ bucket-list. First pair of (decent) 42mm binoculars. 🥳
Decided to somewhat "push the boat out" with these "Diamondback" HD 8x42's...
(Late Dad's (USSR) "Military Boserver"(sic!) 10x50's are a bit cheap 'n' cheerful. lol)

Mechanically very sound. Usual stuff works, as anticipated++! At least terrestrially,
these are looking really good! A tad more colour (ref. my Altair ED60 Lightwave)?
Hardly a Review, but if anyone is "wondering" - Or in the market for similar ilk... 🙂

P.S. Not had anything NEW...  Optical (Astronomical!) for a long time - I'm excited!
"You pays yer money"? So far, looking like (better than!) a "safe pair of hands"? 😎


I've been using 10x50 mostly for hunting hogs with my AR 15 https://gritrsports.com/shooting/firearms/rifles/ar-15-rifles/ so going to use Vortex mainly for non-hunting stuff.

Really nice, love Diamondback series in general. How much did you drop for 8x42?

On 17/09/2022 at 22:31, DrPaul said:

have a pair of 1976 Zomz 7x50 which are my go to binoculars. Fab optics and views. I also have a pair of Fujinon 16x70 FMT for lovely clear nights when I get the tripod out.

How's Fujonon overall price to quality ratio? I've been using ATN X-4k 4-16, but looking to find something a bit better. Recently got a tripod from nearby hunting store , took a bit of time to fit it properly, but works really well with my ATN.