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Question: Is the Vortex TalonHD worth the upgrade from the Diamondbacks? I will be using the bins for birding most of the time.
Document: Clear, wide field of view. First time I've stepped up and spend a little more money on a pair of binoculars and it was well worth the investment. If used for hunting, I would recommend buying the harness system. They are a little heavy to carry around your neck all day if you do a lot of walking
I looked at these optics for awhile and am so pleased with my purchase. The glass is really clear and has a lot of light transmission. I can't believe the price, which is far less than you would pay for other glass. I looked at a higher priced Vortex ($599) and couldn't tell the difference in the clarity or light transmission of the diamondbacks. Very happy and would recommend them to anyone.
If they did I would in the future buy from them with no regard to any discount off MSRP I might get on Amazon. Even so, I stress again that if you have problems or questions, contact them.This binocular will remain my favorite for a long time to come. Highest praise for Vortex, and boo-hiss for OpticsPlanet.
Bought the Vortex crossfire 8x32 just in time for opening bowseason...The view is perfect the quality is exceptional...I have owned other Binos and after a season of bowhunting I usually gave them away...I didn't have the money for the most expensive so after a few reviews I bought these I am very pleased and you can't beat the LIFE TIME warranty..In my opinion one of the best binos on the market....David
I received my Vortex 10x42 Diamondback in less shipping time than stated.-Great-I adjusted them to my eyes, so very clear. The best I have ever owned-  Made In the USA -optics-and comes with a --VIP -Warranty-- no card to mail back like other products to fill out and will repair or place at--No charge at all--& transferable to who owns them. Great I love that.Great for watching wildlife.
After a lot of research I decided to purchase a pair of the Vortex 10x42mm Diamondback Binoculars. Our home is located in Alaska so we get to see a wide variety wildlife on a daily basis. The Vortex Diamondbacks are easy to focus, crystal clear, well made and priced right. I also own a Vortex Diamondback rifle scope that I am totally satisfied with. Great product, great guarantee, Thanks Amazon, Thanks Vortex...
My 10x42 Diamondback Binoculars arrive from Optics Planet broken in half, yes, "broken in half". It was a lengthy ordeal dealing with Optics Planet. I went strait to the manufacturer. Vortex.Vortex offered incredible customer service and resolved the issue immediately. I had a replacement in 3 days, just in time for my vacation. No more Optics Planet for me.These Binoculars are incredible. They have a wider FOV than the competitors and the optics are fantastic. They are made in the USA by Americans.
Best of luck finding anything that compares without rapidly moving toward 4 figures.One other thing absolutely must be stated: the customer service I received from Vortex is as good as I've ever seen. The only thing they could have done to make it better would have been to hop on a plane and hand deliver my replacement unit. The CSR I dealt with was exceptionally helpful and quite prompt in replying to me each time I wrote.
Because of the dates on the posts, I really think that they were comparing older Monarchs to the DBs, maybe the Monarch 3 or ATB. As compared to the newer Monarch 5, the Diamond Backs don't measure up. However, in their price range the Diamond Backs are a good choice that I am sure many people would be satisfied with. The Nikon Monarch 5 is more expensive, but I feel like the extra quality was worth the cost.
Bought it for bird watching and future hunting trips. Before buying the Vortex, the only scope i ever had was a Nikon Sportstar and it did served me well. Small, lightweight and compact but it seem to be lacking in clearity and i wanted to see out futher. So i bought the Vortex as an upgrade after going to bass pro shops and checking them out. Also went to my local gun store to check out the super expensive $1000 Germen binos with names like Zeiss and Swarovski.
Answer: That's a great question, The Talon Hd's run about $250-350 more than the Diamondbacks, I Currently own the Diamondback 10 x 42, I'm extremely pleased with them. I would recommend going to a local retailer, like maybe a Cabales? or a store that is very big, and tell the sales clerk you want to compare the Diamondback to the Talon Hd. Then pick something to focus on in the store as far away as possible, and switch back and forth between the two. You may be able to determine if the extra money is worth it? Vortex has a lifetime VIP warranty. If I had the extra money to upgrade to the Talon HD? I would, just because each step up with the Vortex bino's, gets better and better, but I have many different outdoor Items I purchase, so I have to set a budget on each item. Excellent Optics! Good Luck! Enjoy the outdoors