Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 8x28 Binoculars - HD Optical System, Non-slip Grip, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof, Included Carry Case - Unlimited, Unconditional Warranty

Excellent build quality and great optics especially at this price. Focus dial has the perfect resistance for one handed use; Obtaining focus is precise and quick. The perfect companion on hikes. Every bit as effective as the bigger Diamondback HDs. I would say less color fringing than the larger objective lens models which is always a positive. Much smaller than the 10x42 shown. One of my favorite binos in my arsenal. The body feels good in hand being very slim. FOV is wide making it easier to scan and locate subjects. Image brightness is surprisingly above average given the objective lens is only 28mm.Cons: A little more finicky finding view due to the smaller exit pupil. Once you get use to it, a non issue.Easy recommendation. Great build quality and very good optical performance.

Clarity is excellent and resolution is very high in the middle 25% of the field, comparable to high end8 x 42 binoculars, dropping off toward the edge as all binoculars do. Controls work smoothly with a comfortable amount of force needed to focus. Size is just right for being easy to use without getting in the way carrying. Image is bright in normal daylight but I expect it will not perform as well as those having a larger exit pupil in darker conditions The field of view is wide but not super wide. Does not seem confining. Eye-relief is comfortable for use with glasses and provides a view of the entire field at once. Excellent binoculars period, but especially considering the size, price and unconditional warranty.

Excellent vision when properly adjusted!

I bought these binoculars not knowing how I'd like the images of a small 28mm objective lens. I've been schooled. They are excellent. Very light weight. Comes with covers for objective lens and eye lens. Easy to hold and carry. Small enough for a sweatshirt pocket. Thats how I used it. I compared my 7x50 Celestron to these and I was very impressed. Great image. A little darker then the 50mm size but that is to be expected. They definitely did not disappoint me and in comparison to the very good Celestron that I mentioned, they were well worth it. Not very expensive. I'm keeping them.

Some of the best optics I have used for the money. Very clear lenses and they don’t fog up

I was a little worried about it being only 10x. It's great for people and animal watching. Picture is very crisp, even in the evenings. My only complaint is sometimes there is a 'barrel' effect if you don't angle it correctly. Very happy with purchase.

I was looking for a compact pair on binocs I might fit in a coat pocket or even baggy shorts pocket in warmer months. I was concerned that I’d have to sacrifice image quality significantly, and that the field of view would be too narrow, but I have a few trips planned in the near future when I thought my standard size Nikon Monarch 5s would be too much to cart around. I took a chance on these and am glad I did. I love how these cradle perfectly in my hand, and how natural it is to adjust focus with my index finger. Took them out for a long walk on this overcast morning. They really capture far more light than I would expect for a 28mm lens. While there were a few times I lost sight of a moving bird that I might have tracked with slightly more ease with the wider field of view on my 8 x 42 Nikons, for the most part I didn’t really feel like I was making very much of a sacrifice for the slightly smaller size. I’ll be bringing these along to places frequently when bird watching is not my primary goal, but “you never know” what you might miss.

I tried the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x28. Didn't care for eye relief, needs more. I like to hold binoculars up to my eye brow to help steady them. The 8x28 require me to hold them off my brow a bit to find the sweet spot to see in order to get a full view with out shadows creeping in every which way. They are fine once you find the sweet spot and stick to it. Personally I don't care for holding them off my brow and accepting them being less steady. The 8x28 are a no go for me. However, I then tried the 8x32 (Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32), stellar product! No eye relief issues, easy to find sweet spot, more brightness and better field of view. Strongly recommend the jump to the 8x32. Couples issues though, focus knob to has a tight area with a ratchetting feel that takes a lot of force to overcome while using and the adjustment for interpupillary is also ridiculously to tight. They will need to be a warranty issue before they are just right. I'm using them hoping they will "break in" but not looking good so far.