The Vortex Razor HD series was launched on the market in 2012 and not so long ago it represented the high-end, flagship line of that American producer. In 2019 it was suplemented by Razor UHD models but it remained in their product range.

shapely; solid; and stylish chasis made of magnesium composites; wide field of view; sensational correction of astigmatism; very low chromatic aberration; slight coma; moderate brightness loss on the edge of the field; sharp image up to over 90% of the field; very good colour rendition; high quality...

truncated exit pupils

I like Vortex, so I was curious if shifting production from Japan to China would result in a worse quality of a "new" product. First of all, I have to say that the Japanese have built a brand new factory in China, and the leading staff are Japanese.

I've owned many binoculars, most in the 8x variety. I picked up a very nice 6x32 for my bow hunting needs and decided to sell my 8x and buy a really top grade 10x. When I say top grade, I'm not talking about the $3000+ types, but something at a level that there will not be a significant improvement...

Really nice pair of binoculars for the money but, there are sometimes flat spots when focussing. I'm going to see if this disappears over the coming weeks when they will get more use. Fingers crossed!

These binoculars are simply stunning. The build quality is great and the quality of the image is amazing. I cannot believe the clarity and the sharpness of the picture. I use these mainly for birding and general use when out and about and I would recommend these to anyone without a doubt.

Vortex Diamondback 8x42 binoculars feature fully multicoated optics and a dielectric-coated roof prism help deliver clear, crisp images in a lightweight packages. Adjustments are easy to make, the build quality draws many compliments, and the rubberized coating feels sturdy in your hand.

Amazing optics for the price; Excellent low-light performance; Very good build quality; durability; Great customer service and warranty

Field of view decreased slightly; Better glass would improve low-light performance

An amazing binoculars who perform well if not as well, it's not far from the competing brands that cost it twice. I highly recommend this binoculars, it will last many years! (That the Vortex Razor HD 8x42 does not get the last star is because the material selection in the neck strap partially...

I bought these to replace a pair of binoculars that were half the cost of these. I couldn't be more pleased. These are far betteri than my old ones, as they should be! I haven't compared them side by side to the more expensive brands, but you will not be disappointed with them.

So much more clarity I just bought a this Vortex Razor HD 8x42 Binocular . They are as the name implies. I've gotten razor sharp images of birds and butterflies. The promptness of the delivery was smooth and quick. Great pair of binoculars for beginners and advanced as well.

I have been wanting to review a top of the range Vortex binocular for a while now as I have heard so many good things about them but had not as yet had the opportunity to give one a really good testing, so when the guys at Eagle Optics said they would like me to review their 8x42 Viper HD, I could...