The Vortex Diamondback HD series was launched in the middle of 2019. At that time it consisted of as many as eight models with following parameters: 8x28, 10x28, 8x32, 10x32, 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12x50. In 2020 another pair of binoculars, the 15x56, was added to that line-up.
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2020-09-21 13:11:57
Optical construction of Swarovski NL Pure binoculars
The newest Swarovski Optik binoculars series, called NL Pure, consists of three models that feature very wide fields of view, corrected perfectly up to the edge. What optical system hides behind such an excellent image quality? It was a complete mystery but our X-ray photos can reveal a bit more about the unique Swarovski design.
2020-09-15 17:39:58
Bushnell Forge 15x56 - binoculars' review
In 2018 the Bushnell company remade their binoculars line-up almost completely and the Forge series was one of the novelties, presented at that time. It consisted of four roof prism models with the following parameters: 10x30, 8x42, 10x42 and 15x56.
2020-08-31 15:20:41
Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 W B - binoculars' review
At the beginning of September, the newest series of Swarovski binoculars, the NL Pure, hit the shelves. Check if it's worth spending your money and see our test of the Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 model.
2020-08-28 13:20:57
Changes in our tests of binoculars
Our idea of testing binoculars was conceived almost 20 year ago. In order to follow new trends in optics and move with the times we decided to introduce small changes in our testing criteria. Check our article explaining all the details.
2020-08-25 15:34:22
Hands-on review: Vortex Viper HD 20-60x85 spotting scope
Please enjoy our hands-on review of the Vortex Viper HD 20-60x85 spotting scope.
2020-08-03 11:04:58
Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 - first impressions
In the middle of June 2020 journalists specialising in widely understood sports optics were informed that on 30 June there would be an online webinar concerning novelities launched by the renowned Swarovski Optik company. These novelties would be officially presented worldwide the very next day.
2020-07-08 11:20:35
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 - binoculars' review
The Vortex Diamondback HD series was launched in the middle of 2019. At that time it consisted of as many as eight models with following parameters: 8x28, 10x28, 8x32, 10x32, 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12x50. In 2020 another pair of binoculars, the 15x56, was added to that line-up.
2020-06-10 09:52:05
Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 - binoculars' review
The Frontier series, produced by the UK Hawke company, is divided into two lines: the cheaper Frontier HD X and the more expensive Frontier ED X. Both of them feature 8x32, 10x32, 8x42 and 10x42 models which come in two rubber armour versions, either gray or green.
2020-05-13 10:07:53
Bushnell Nitro 10x36 - binoculars' review
In 2018 Bushnell company remade completely their line-up of binculars and the Nitro series was one of the novelties, presented at that time. It comprised of three roof prism models with the following parameters: 10x25, 10x42, 10x36 and 10x42.
2020-04-25 10:20:33
Vortex Razor UHD 10x42 - binoculars' review
In 2019 Vortex took a very brave step and decided to attack the position of the biggest market players by launching the Razor UHD line which models are at a price point of 2000 USD.
2020-02-25 11:33:32
Fujinon TechnoStabi 16x28 – first impressions
Please enjoy reading our first impressions on newly introduced stabilized Fujinon TechnoStabi 16x28 binoculars.
2020-02-10 10:03:03
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 - binoculars' review
The Vortex Diamondback series in current shape was launched in 2016. It consists of as many as eight models with the following parameters: 8x28, 10x28, 8x32, 10x32, 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12x50. All of them are roof prism Schmidt-Pechan devices with dielectric coatings.
2019-12-01 18:37:44
Bushnell Engage 8x42 - binoculars' review
In 2018 Bushnell company remade completely their line-up of binculars and the Engage series was one of the novelties, presented at that time. It comprised of four roof prism models with the following parameters: 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12x50.
2019-10-28 08:40:23
Kowa BDII-XD binoculars hands-on
In the middle of 2019 Kowa announced that in the fall a new BDII-XD series would hit the shelves, this time without the 'Prominar' word in the name. They also decided to change the number of models and some parameters – this time the new series would consist of: 6.5x32, 8x32, 10x32, 8x42, and 10x42 devices.