ZEISS: State of the Art
We've recently begun carrying select ZEISS binoculars, which are in a class by themselves. More info coming soon, but if you're in the market for some top-notch binoculars—either as an upgrade or for the only pair you'll never need—you should check these out.
We'll have a ZEISS expert in-store on Saturday, Nov. 23rd to demo the optics and do a talk. See our Events page for details.
Vortex Optics With a Lifetime Guarantee!
We carry a range of Vortex binoculars that will get you up close and personal with the Rio Grande Valley's spectacular birds, whether you're in your backyard or out in the field, from youth/beginner models to those with best-in-class HD optical systems.
- We carry binoculars with 8x magnification, which is generally recommended for birding, especially on land. Higher magnification produces a shakier image.
- Why we love them: Vortex optics provide bright, clear imaging, they're tough, and just in case anything should go wrong, they come with a fantastic lifetime warranty to protect your investment.
- The Vortex promise: "Should any Vortex® product become damaged or defective, we will repair or replace the item at no charge. It doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it: The VIP Warranty is fully transferable, no receipt needed, and covers all Vortex® binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, gear, and apparel."
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Vortex Bantam™ HD 6.5x32 Youth Binocular
These binos are designed for young people, but are also a good set for beginners or people looking for a smaller, lighter pair.
- Designed to last—shockproof, waterproof, fogproof
- Fully multi-coated (all air-to-glass lens surfaces have received multiple anti-reflective optical coatings, which improves light transmission)
- Comes with soft carry case, comfort neck strap, tethered objective lens covers, rainguard eyepiece cover, and lens cloth
- Magnification 6.5x
- Objective Lens Diameter 32 mm
- Linear Field of View 400' (122m)
- Angular Field of View 7.6°
- Eye Relief 18.7mm
- Height 4.9" (124.5mm); width 4.8" (121.9mm); weight 14.4 oz. (0.41kg)
- Interpupillary Distance 51mm - 69mm
- Close Focus 12.0' (3.7m)
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Vortex Diamondback® HD 8x32
A great value, these binos offer high performance without breaking the bank. They punch way above their weight, as the saying goes
- Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt
- Rugged construction provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable shockproof protection that withstands recoil and impact
- Fully multi-coated (all air-to-glass lens surfaces have received multiple anti-reflective optical coatings, which improves light transmission)
- Phase corrected (brings wavelengths of light back into phase after exiting the prism block, which improves sharpness, contrast, and brightness)
- Dielectric prism coatings improves light transmission through the prism block
- Comes with deluxe carry case and strap, comfort neck strap, tethered objective lens covers, rainguard eyepiece cover, lens cloth
- Magnification 8x
- Objective Lens Diameter 32 mm
- Linear Field of View 426 feet/1000 yards
- Angular Field of View 8.1 degrees
- Eye Relief 16 mm
- Height 4.4 inches; width 4.6 inches; weight 15.9 oz
- Exit Pupil 4 mm
- Interpupillary Distance 57-73 mm
- Close Focus 5 feet
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Vortex Diamondback® HD 8x42
All the features of the 8x32 version noted above, but with a larger objective lens size (the second number), for increased brightness, plus a GlassPak™ binocular harness, which keeps your binos close at hand, ready to deploy at a moment's notice, all while providing protection and significantly more comfort than traditional neck straps.
- Also comes with a comfort neck strap, tethered objective lens covers, rainguard eyepiece cover, lens cloth
- Magnification 8x
- Objective Lens Diameter 42 mm
- Linear Field of View 393 feet/1000 yards
- Angular Field of View 7.5 degrees
- Eye Relief 17 mm
- Height 5.7 inches; width 5.1 inches; weight 21.8 oz
- Exit Pupil 5.25 mm
- Interpupillary Distance 55-73 mm
- Close Focus 5 feet
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Vortex Razor® HD 8x42 Roof Prism Binocular
For the serious bird watcher, these are lightweight, bright and strong, featuring a best-in-class HD optical system that delivers the sharpest images possible.
- Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt
- Rugged construction provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable shockproof protection that withstands recoil and impact
- Fully multi-coated (all air-to-glass lens surfaces have received multiple anti-reflective optical coatings, which improves light transmission)
- Phase corrected (brings wavelengths of light back into phase after exiting the prism block, which improves sharpness, contrast, and brightness)
- Dielectric prism coatings improves light transmission through the prism block
- Plasma tech cutting-edge coating application process provides unparalleled coating durability and performance
- Comes with a GlassPak™ binocular harness (keeps your binos close at hand, ready to deploy at a moment's notice, all while providing protection and significantly more comfort than traditional neck straps), a comfort neck strap, tethered objective lens covers, rainguard eyepiece cover, lens cloth
- Magnification 8x
- Objective Lens Diameter 42 mm
- Linear Field of View 388 feet/1000 yards
- Angular Field of View 7.4 degrees
- Eye Relief 17.5 mm
- Height 5.9 inches; width 5.1 inches; weight 24.2 oz
- Exit Pupil 5.25 mm
- Interpupillary Distance 55-75 mm
- Close Focus 6 feet
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