Best Binoculars < $600

[Acameron52]

I’ve got a pie of Vortex (I believe they’re Diamondbacks) that I licked up around Christmas for well under $600 and they’re bad to the bone!!

[Darrenkw]

Agreed! Had a set of Leupolds which were good but love the Vortex Vipers.

[rferg84]

My vortex Viper HD 10x42s remind me that I am happy with my purchase every single time I put them to my face...

I’ve got the same ones, very nice value.

[Texans42]

Maven all day over Vortex Diamondback, and a toss up against the Razors at half the price.

Yelp the C series beats viper also. The B is my favorite go and comfortably beats my old Razors even though the Razors are a lessor power. Maven has taken over the top spot via price points. Vortex is the new luppy, $$$$ for what it is. No longer a price point leader in any category.

[Fooser]

Leupolds have been great for me they are very clear and compact to fit in your hunting bag. Have been using them for years without problems

[Chillywilly24]

MAVEN c.1 all the way. Great glass

[Oomkin]

I have a pair of Zeiss 10x25's for sale in the classifieds for $400. But just bought a pair of Zeiss 10x42HT's which is the best binoculars money can buy in that category. I gotta tell you those 10x25's are much much closer than I thought they'd be in a side by side comparison, they are that good!

Oh, and BTW for $600, someone can buy a host of Bino's that are unbelievably lacking. Shop wisely!

[DEG]

Vortex Diamondbacks for me as well

[Jspradley]

Maven, Meopta, Vortex Viper, in that order.

Viper glass is nice but build quality is a pile of booty... I do like that they are made in Japan vs China though.

[TxBowHntr]

Another vote for Vortex Viper HD here

[Nostradamus]

Vortex brand has great warrantees as you might see, but my vote is still for Nikon.

[sommerray]

With that magnification and objective, I wouldn't expect good performance in low light conditions.

I would recommend 8-10x42-50. I have the Cabela's Euro 10x50 and pleased.

Nikon Monarchs seem to be a pretty decent binocular for less than your price.

If you are considering spending up to $600 or close, you will find a much better performing binocular than the 10x32 you mentioned, completely because of the magnification to objective ratio.

Thanks a lot about this advice. I'm just starting with binoculars. Is there anything you can recommend me as a beginner.

[breynolds]

Another vote for Vortex Diamondback. Got a pair from Christmas and couldn't be happier. They will come in at half your budget, so you have a little extra spending money for another toy

[duckhunter175]

Vortex Viper HD 10x42

[bettstg]

Mavens are very nice for the money