I'm new to this website but what GREAT info. Been hunting 18 years with a small fortune in gear and experience. Thought I would give my 2 cents. Was going to purchase a set of Alpen apex 10x50s. Friend had them and I was very impressed. Looked at Vortex and price was comparable. Bought them instead after looking at return policy. Did a direct and literal hand to hand comparison in 9:00 am daylight. IMHO, WOW!! The difference in daylight was impressive. 40W bulb to 60W bulb. We looked at both binos through the objective with flashlight. There is a "connetor" ring in the tube of the apex that is 1/16-3/32 wider in RADIUS than in the vultures. It made all the difference. Did not compare in the evening or early am light. However, he ordered a pair that day. For $269, you get a $400-$500 quality pair of binos. GRREAT return policy. If you want white collar quality with a blue collar price, the vultures are IT!! Don't be fooled by the price. Take care and GOD Bless.

Glad you like your Vortex. They give you far more than what you are paying for!

Vortex indeed is an great brand, its get outlooked alot there binoculars and spotting scopes are really good for pricing. I would really recommend Vortex to any of my friends.