Vortex binoculars deals and discounts 2024 | Space

Oct 19, 2024

All the best early Vortex binoculars deals, all in one place as several of the manufacturer's top models are discounted ahead of the sales event.

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Discover the best early Black Friday Vortex binoculars deals as several of the manufacturer's top models are discounted in the build-up to the annual sales event.

Vortex manufactures some of the best binoculars and you don't have to break the bank to get your hands on a pair. We've highlighted the best discounts on offer but where deals aren't available, we've included some of our favorites displayed alongside the lowest available price out there. Vortex binoculars are always worth considering if you're looking to add to your skywatching arsenal, as their models are widely known for quality optics and a reliable build.

While binoculars are versatile and can be useful in different settings, you'll be forgiven for thinking of the best telescopes when it comes to astronomy. However, binoculars can often provide high-quality night sky views for a lower price. We've tried to include something suitable for everyone below, regardless of experience and budget and we keep this page updated throughout the year, which includes in the run-up to and during Black Friday. So, when new Vortex binoculars deals become available, you'll find them here. But, if you don't find something suitable, you should check out our guides to the best telescope deals and binoculars deals out there.

Of course, Vortex isn't the only manufacturer of quality optics on the market. If you want to scroll what other makers are offering, why not take a look at our Bushnell binoculars deals, Nikon binoculars deals, Leica binoculars deals and Zeiss binoculars deals guides? But, for the best early Black Friday Vortex binoculars deals, read on below.

With extra-low dispersion gas and a decent wide angle view, these Vortex Viper 10x42 HD binoculars should be perfect for taking in the night sky. They're rugged, as are most Vortex products, and come with a lifetime warranty.

Note: You get a flashlight worth $69 with these binoculars. Although the binos aren't on sale themselves, the price to pay is standard.

These are the same binoculars as above. They're a lower price and one of the lowest prices we've ever seen. But, if one retailer is out of stock, at least you've got the option to get them elsewhere.

Note: This isn't a deal but it is a cheaper price than what's highlighted above and has rarely been this low on Amazon.

There's $90 off these Vortex Diamondback 8x42 binos, which boast multi-coated lenses and a dielectric coating. Rugged construction and rubberized grip mean that they're fairly sturdy, too - and as they're much lighter than the above option, you won't need a tripod to use them.

Save $60 on these 12x50 Diamondback binoculars that come with 12x magnification and a 50mm objective lens. These binos offer a HD optical system, as well as coming with waterproof, fogproof and shockproof qualities. Coupled up with rugged rubber armor, they're suited to all weather conditions.

Save $80 on the 10x42 Crossfire HD binoculars when you grab them from Adorama. Its good-sized objective lens and powerful magnification as well as its multi-coated optics make it great for night sky viewing. Its rubber armor means these binoculars are durable as well as comfortable to use.

Save 39% on a pair of binoculars we rate very highly. This is the Vortex Crossfire 8x42 and the 10x50 pair features in our best binoculars guide, but the 8x42 pair features a 42mm aperture, 8x magnification, fully multi-coated lenses, a roof prism design and a rubber armor, waterproof exterior.

Price: $129, Objective: 32mm, Magnification: 10x, Field of view: 6.3°, Length: 114mm, Weight: 500g.

A Porro prism design with an angle of view of 6.3°, this is the largest pair Vortex makes in the Raptor range. The 32mm objective could be larger for stargazing, to let in more light, but this pair would make an excellent multipurpose set of binoculars.

With an interpupillary distance that swings from 50-70mm (2-2.8 inches), these are suitable for all the family, even those who may have had trouble resolving an image with other pairs, and the multicoated optics enhance resolution and contrast, while rubber O-rings keep out the water and dust. A diopter adjuster on the right eyepiece allows you to make small changes to account for differences between your eyes, and the center-mounted focus adjuster is smooth and easily found with the fingertips.

If it's value for money you're after then you might not need to look any further. The asking price is normally around $130 and the optics are of good quality. You also get a good level of magnification and a good-sized focal length, so the views you get are of high quality - these could actually be the only pair you'll need to buy. There's an 8.5x32 pair available too.

Price: $219 Objective: 50mm, Magnification: 10x, Field of view: 6.1°, Length: 170mm, Weight: 863g.

These binoculars come with a flat prism design, but a good quality one. They're also longer and heavier than the Raptor model above but in terms of astronomy, larger 50mm lenses mean they gather more light so you're able to see your targets more easily.

Smaller or younger users of these binoculars may struggle due to the minimum interpupillary distance of 60mm and the added weight means a tripod or adapter could be required for longer skywatching sessions.

The optics are fully multicoated and the body is rubber-sealed against water and dirt. Nitrogen purging of the elements means they’re less likely to fog up in colder weather, and a rain guard is also included. Also available are 8x42, 10x42, and 12x50 pairs.

These binoculars also feature in our best binoculars guide.

Price: $955, Objective: 56mm, Magnification: 18x, Field of view: 3.7°, Length: 195mm, Weight: 1,233g.

A large, heavy pair of binoculars designed for use with a tripod (and bundled with an adapter) may be intended for picking out shy deer from a hillside a mile away, but those larger-than-normal objective lenses give them just the light-gathering power you want for night-sky use.

This is balanced out by the high magnification, which can lead to dimmer images. Still, the Kaibabs' excellent coated optics - fully multicoated, with dielectric mirror coatings on the prism surfaces - plus the use of an extra-low dispersion glass element - means you're not losing too much light to the inner workings of the binoculars. It's being focused sharply to avoid color fringing.

These binoculars come in at the top end of most budgets so if you can afford them and you're alright with carrying them as well as a tripod around, then these will provide you with the night sky views you're chasing. They're great for specific lunar features and areas like Orion's belt but are slightly less useful for wider fields of view.

Price: $729.99, Objective: 50mm, Magnification: 10x, Field of view: 6.6°, Length: 165mm, Weight: 805g.

Light and compact, the Viper HD binoculars are perfect for carrying with you all day, transitioning from day-time wildlife watching to night-time star spotting.

From the tough rubber coating to the broad and easy-to-reach focus adjuster, it's clear these are the kind of class act we've come to expect from Vortex. The Viper HD binoculars contain the company's HD optics, which are multicoated for better light transmission and extra-low dispersion to correct for colored fringing - something especially important in the high-contrast views you get of the Moon, for example. The roof prism is a Bak-4 design, with phase correction coatings to really boost that contrast. Despite being lightweight, holding binoculars up to the sky for long periods can be tiring, so there's a tripod mount provided, though you'll need to buy an adapter separately.

Note that there may be multiple versions of the Viper binoculars on sale out there - in 2018 the range received a new optical construction with a slightly wider field of view, and switched from a nitrogen purge to an argon filling to prevent fogging. Also available are 12x50, 10x42, and 8x42 pairs.

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Ian has been a journalist for over 20 years. He's written for magazines and websites on subjects such as astronomy, quantum physics, keeping fish, PC hardware, photo editing and gardening. Ian was also editor of Windows Help and Advice magazine and the Discover Science bookazines. In his spare time he has a pet tortoise and grows his own vegetables, but wishes he had more time for photography.

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