Thanks in Advance,
TabbyHello everyone! I've searched here and elsewhere to help narrow down my choices of a decent compact, but I'm still having trouble making a decision. I want some Vortex 8x28s, but I can't decide if I should get Diamondback or Fury. Is there any real difference between these two besides the price? In other words...is the Fury worthy of its higher price tag? There is a $90 difference between the two. Another 8x28 that I was considering, and may still decide to get, is the Bushnell Excursion. They are less than $100. I've looked at all the specs for these models. What I need is input from those with a lot more binocular experience than myself...which is very limited.
Thanks in Advance,
Tabby
Another to consider is the "end of life" Vortex Hurricane 8x28 that the new Diamondback 8x28 replaced. It's now $80 at Eagle Optics.
I gave them a pretty harsh review (perhaps harsher than needed ... search for it) but they might be another useful option. There is one other review here that liked them. I suspect they'ed be not as bright as the other choices.
The Diamondback 8x28 are a rather new so finding someone who has used them might be a challenge. But I'm curious of how big the difference is in general between the "new" Diamondback and the (older) Fury.
Tero has used the 8x28 Excursions (IIRC).
Of course another possibility is to order one of each from EO then return the ones you don't choose. This is standard practice and EO gives you 30 days to return the bins in new condition to allow you to do this. You can find other vendors who also do this.
I tried going that route, I have a Bushnell 8x28. I recommend 8x32. Get the most compact model you can get, or lightest. Diamondbacks should be OK, but to get 32mm, need Fury.
I can't get terribly excited about Bushnell Excursion anymore. Some in that series are better made than others.