Vortex Vanquish 8x26mm Porro Prism Compact Binoculars
$142.72
Vortex Vanquish 8 x 26 Compact Binoculars VNQ-0826 are great for all-around viewing. Whether you bird, travel, or watch wildlife in your own backyard, you’ll love rock-steady views from these Binoculars from Vortex Optics. The Vanquish Compact’s proven reverse Porro prism design produces clear, crisp images. Quality multi-coated optics deliver a bright, wide field that stays in sharp focus from near to far. The unique diamond pattern grip guarantees you’ll have a secure grip of Vortex Vanquish 8 x 26 Compact VNQ-0826 Binoculars no matter how rough the weather is. The single hinge design and center focus dial make Vortex Vanquish 8×26 mm Binoculars easy to use and easy to focus. Specifications for Vortex Vanquish 8x26mm Porro Prism Compact Binoculars: Manufacturer: Vortex Color: Green Magnification: 8 x Objective Lens Diameter: 26 mm Prism System: Porro Prism Material: BAK4 Image Stabilizer: No Eye Relief: 15 mm Exit Pupil: 3.3 mm Field of View, Linear: 352 ft at 1000 yds Field of View, Angle: 6.7 degrees Optical Coating: Fully Multi-Coated Binoculars Focus System: Center Focus Twilight Factor: 14.4 Interpupillary Distance: 57 – 71 mm Close Focus: 7.6 ft Diopter Adjustment Range: -3 – 3 dpt Water Resistance Level: Waterproof Length: 3.25 in Weight: 12.7 oz Finish: Matte Package Type: Box Magnification Type: Fixed Width: 4.4 in Eyepiece Lens Material: Glass Eyecups Types: Twist-Up Fogproof: Yes Objective Lens Material: Glass Case: Yes Size Class: Compact Armoring: Rubber Armored Strap: Yes Nitrogen Filled: Yes Height: 4.7 in Minimum Focus Distance: 7.6 ft Features of Vortex Vanquish 8x26mm Porro Prism Compact Binoculars Fully multi-coated Nitrogen Gas Purged Rubber Armor Package Contents: Vortex Vanquish 8x26mm Porro Prism Compact Binoculars Rainguard Eyepiece Cover Comfort neck strap Deluxe carry case Vortex VIP Warranty The Vortex VIP warranty is about you, not us. It”s about taking care of you after the sale. VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, our customer. We will repair or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes damaged or defective-at no charge to you. If we cannot repair your product, we will replace it with a product in perfect working order of equal or better physical condition. You see, it doesn”t matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all Vortex Optics Rifle Scopes, prism scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, and monoculars. Unlimited Lifetime Warranty Fully transferable No warranty card to fill out No receipt needed to hang on to If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you Note: The VIP Warranty does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that does not hinder the performance of the product.
Legacy Reviewer –
I wanted to purchase a decent budget pair for hunting that I could hike around all day with.I looked at these and the Vortex Crossfire 8X32 crossfires. I thought that having the larger objectives lenses would allow me to see better in morning and evening light. I emailed the company and they strongly recommended the Vanquish saying that the optics where far better for Vanquish. I was able to use both side by side and found the vanquish to have quite superior optics. They seem to gather more light and give far better images then the crossfires. Yes, the small eyepieces are not as comfortable to use as the crossfires but the optics are noticeably better. Now, if I did the type of hunting where I was glassing the mountain all day, I would use something else. But, for what these are, which is a 'budget' pair of compacts these are great. The warranty is the best in the business, I spoke with a Vortex rep and they assured me that as long as I did not lose these, they would repair or replace them no matter what. That in itself is worth a lot since I tend to be really hard on gear. Not to mention that for the price they have pretty darn good optics. Pros: price, warranty, weight, opticsCons: small eyepieces
Legacy Reviewer –
After doing a lot of research into how to best replace my previous (finally broken) economical binoculars, I became convinced that reverse Porro prism design offers the greatest advantages for the money. The Vortex Vanquish 8×26 Porro prism binoculars were recommended at birdwatching.com and so I took a chance on them. I had looked at the Nikon Monarch and Travellite and some time ago at compact Zeiss roof prism binocs. I knew that the Monarch rated right up there with the expensive German binocs. I was also attracted to the Vortex brand because of the unmatched no fault and transferable Lifetime warranty.Got the binocs for Christmas 2007 and want to convey my impressions.First impression was that the optics provide a stunning view. The image is very bright, sharp and clear and, in my opinion, compares well in the center sweet spot to the Monarch binocs. If I want to quantify it, I was easily able to resolve low contrast lines spaced 0.75 mm apart at a distance of 25 feet at dim tungsten room ambient light (the lines were part of the fabric on a beige lamp shade). I could not resolve the lines using a pair of cheap ($35.-) 7×22 sub-compact pocket binoculars I had recently purchased.Clearly, the Vanquish are inferior in that they have a sweet spot and sharpness drops off towards the edges. I was able to resolve the lines up to the field-of-view edges by refocusing the binocs. It turns out, based on my usage, that I can live with that since sharpness drops off gradually and my brain pretty much integrates the total image anyway so that the edge effect is not a problem for me. The field of view is totally flat (no bending of lines on the edges) and only sharpness is affected. I much prefer the weight (12.7 oz.), handling, and feel of the waterproof Vanquish to the heavier Monarch, which to me felt too bulky (I wanted a light weight pair of binocs agreeing with reports of fatigue factor during usage and when lugging them around all day).The focus and diopter adjustment is firm, definite, and yet smooth without having any slop in it. The binocs are weather and water proof.I was totally impressed with the brightness, which was exactly what has been reported for Porro prism type binoculars with high density glass prisms and fully multi-coated optics. I have had zero difficulty using the binocs in dim light situations or in darker areas (as in pine trees, for example). The binocs clearly and cleanly resolve features in shadow areas to the point where I am awestruck. Thus, picking a reverse Porro prism type of binocular has paid off for me and previous findings have been confirmed in my mind. I feel that even at a modest budget ($100.-) I have obtained a very competent pair of binoculars due to the latest advances in optical technology.Pros: Brightness, resolution, weight, construction, mechanicalCons: none for budget binocs
GobblerK5 –
I bought these to replace a compact set of Bushnell binos. I use the compact binos during spring gobbler season as carrying around the larger binos in my vest gets heavy and takes up extra space. These Vortex Vanquish compact binos were the perfect replacement and even better quality and clarity than the lil Bushnell's. The Vortex warranty is a major plus in my opinion. You will not be disappointed in these, and at the price here on OP…it's a no brainer!
Clyde –
I bought this binocular to keep in my car. It is remarkable in it's clarity and brightness. I have been using it for a couple of weeks and I am impressed. I have become a fan of Vortex products. I had occasion to use the Vortex warranty for an old binocular and I was more than happy with their service. I recommend this binocular and Vortex in general.
Flatfoot –
I was looking for a great pair of compact binoculars that wouldn't break the bank, and I found them in the Vortex Vanquish 8×26! I don't think that I could have done any better. Great optics, great warranty, great price! They feel good in the hand, too!
Rob –
I had these for quite a while now. At first I did not like the tiny eyecups. They are literally no bigger than soda caps. BUT DAMNNNN, for their size the optics are fantastic. I have hunted around and tried different brands and models to replace them. I've tried a lot of inexpensive 8×32 roof prisms in this price range and the Vanquish optics continue to blow them all away. They are super light weight and well armored. They fit about anywhere. I keep thinking of them as toys. I left them in my truck forever, hot days, cold nights. And yet they remain perfect, still with better clarity and definition then any other compact pair in this price range. If you need a compact pair for the glove box, or got a kid starting out, I say get these. They are absolutely hard to beat.