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26.4.2012

I have to admit up front that this is my first foray into high end binoculars. I'm an avid bird watcher and do own two other pair of binoculars that are not cheap, but definitely not the up to the quality of these. Nevertheless they made for a nice comparison to the Vanguards since I am very familiar with using my others. Truthfully it took a while for me to see the vast difference in these in comparison. At first I felt their quality was limited to their feel and workmanship, which is top of the line all the way. But when I took them down to the coast here to view the seabirds and other wild life in the sanctuary nearby, I was truly amazed at their clarity, and superior color reproduction.I had never realized how much my cheaper binoculars had failed to display the true colors I was looking at before using these. The colors of the birds, scenery, truly everything near and far I looked at took on not only a new and fresh vibrancy, but also a clarity that I had never experienced in my other gear. Superior as the performance of these babies was, admittedly it did take some time to get used to them as well. One thing I noticed right off is the focusing on these is very precise. While my cheaper gear seems to be in focus for a generous amount of time while turning the center knob, these Vanguards are much more sensitive. You turn the center focus knob slowly, for whatever you're looking at will come into crystal clear appearance very quickly, and then pass into blurry. It took a while to get used to it but once I did I liked the precise focus, as well as the color and clarity. I truly was amazed at the color and overall performance of these as I compared them back and forth with my others for some time over a variety of distances and objects. Once I got used to the focusing being so sensitive they were a true joy to use. Also, these Vanguards have a nice roll out feature on the eyepieces to aid in eye fatigue. My older ones rely on your holding the piece as close as you can before any darkness is seen peripherally. It works fine as anyone who has used cheaper binoculars knows, but you have to be careful to hover them at a certain distance all the time. These Vanguards use a twist out eye piece system which gives you about 3/4 of an inch clearance between your eyes and the actual eyepiece with accomplishes hooding your eyes over the lenses, which once again takes a little getting used too, but was also was found to be superior to me for viewing comfortably in a very short while. Especially when viewing things outside on a sunny day, or with glare present. (If you wear eyeglasses, you simply roll in the eyepieces and use the binoculars as you would a standard pair of binoculars...). I very much found both the roll out eye piece system and precise focus feature to be superior once accustomed to it...In conclusion, not everyone needs or can afford such luxury binoculars as these for sure. And as stated already, I am no expert in high end gear such as these either. But what I do know is that in comparison to my other binoculars that are not cheap quality, these Vanguards stole the show in comfort, clarity, workmanship, and overall performance hands down. If a really good pair of binoculars are either a necessity or a preference for you, I sincerely believe the price for these are well worth it, and I highly recommend them...
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21.4.2015

I've had a chance now to put my new binoculars through its paces in a variety of uses. Although not familiar with the Vanguard brand before, I am super-impressed with just about everything these have to offer. I was looking for a lightweight yet powerful pair of optics for sporting events - specifically golf, baseball, and football. I wear glasses, so long eye-relief was a factor for me. As with any optics, trade-offs are a necessary part of figuring out what you need, want, and can afford. If you want wide field-of-view, than you are going to keep your magnification at or below 8x power. If you desire ultra-portability, than forget long eye-relief. In other words,it's good to familiarize yourself with the physics of the optics involved because you can't "cheat" the process, and in the end it will make you a smarter buyer (and user) of the your investment.These particular pair of binoculars are crystal clear and super sharp from edge to edge. They exhibited no discernible chromatic coloring or flaring that I could see. They focus smoothly and quickly and the feel to the hand is sure and solid. Yes, they are not in the classification of lightweight portable binos but, they are smaller and lighter than many other full-size options out there. Let's see, what else, oh yes, the caps on both the objective and end lenses are great and well-designed.All in all, a great binocular and outstanding value for the price, features, and portability - which means it will get used!
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17.5.2012

A very solid feeling and well built set of binoculars. Once my eyes were adjusted, I could see objects in exceptional detail. Everything seen was bright and crisp, the focus is easily adjusted and does not drift, and there is excellent light transmission on dim mornings and evenings. Colors are not artificially manipulated (i.e. darkened) either. It was incredibly easy to adjust the focus and fit to my eyes, even when wearing sunglasses. They come with a nice eye cup relief to help prevent eye strain - a thoughtful feature to make these more user friendly. The rubberized hand grip/feel is comfortable.I didn't have to worry about my hands slipping and messing with the focus because of constantly readjusting my grip (a problem I've had with other binoculars in the past).The set is small and lightweight enough to pack when hiking, and binoculars are items I have eschewed packing because a really good pair is typically too expensive and/or too bulky to justify the additional weight I'd have to carry. I also appreciate that the optics are fog-proof. They come with a very nice neoprene neck strap and carry case. The lens cleaning cloth is a thoughtful addition. These binoculars are well worth the cost, and I highly recommend them. Great for outdoorsmen/women, wildlife watchers or sports fans.
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16.5.2012

I'm no outdoors expert, and I've used maybe 3 whole different kinds of binoculars in my life, so I'm not going to be able to compare these to any other brands or styles...or list tons of information about these that isn't in the Product Description above. What I CAN tell you is that these Vanguard Spirit Ed binoculars are great and I haven't experienced any problems with them at all. Even when wearing glasses, comfort isn't an issue. The clarity and color appear to be perfect when properly adjusted to your needs, whereas some binoculars apparently make things darker than they are. People that I've lent these to say nothing but good things, and tend to use them for extended periods of time.Included with the binoculars are a carrying case,lens cleaning cloth and covers for the lenses. The binoculars fit in the case, but it's a snug fit. I guess this is better than having a loose fit so they don't move around too much when you're on the go.This is probably my shortest review ever since I have such little experience with binoculars. Most of the reviews on this page are 4 stars or higher, with none being below 3. This would make a great gift for any outdoorsman in your life.
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17.5.2012

Ever since I left my previous pair at a football game, I've been on the hunt for a pair that provide great clarity and view while using my eyeglasses.The Vanguard Spirits fit the bill. It's quite apparent they are definitely built with quality. I found the field of view with my eyeglasses on to be great! No narrow views and pain-in-the-butt maneuvering to see. They are very, very clear and the compact size make them great to take along.I've used these at night, during the day, and even last night at a Lakers/Thunder game. They're great. It was easy to keep everyone in view.I highly recommend these to anyone with concerns about wearing eyeglasses while using binoculars.

26.5.2012

So I own several sets of ED Vanguard binoculars, and I might say these are the sharpest of the lot compared to my 10x and 10.5x ED. No fringing, minimum chromatic aberration, crystal-clear glass, and a very nice-feeling grippy rubber material to protect the binoculars against rain etc.Sure, the optics aren't as good as some Canon lenses I own for my cameras, but then the price difference really is apparent there so you can't complain!Overall, for 8x magnification glasses, these are great, compact, and a very reliable buy.5 stars out of 5.

13.12.2019

Although I don't have anything to compare it to, so far I'm happy with my purchase and with the price that got it for. $123.00. I used it for my fishing trip to Alaska and then a cruise to the inside passage which included Denali natl park. I used this a couple of times when sheep hunting back home in Hawaii. I bought the 8x based on other peoples recommendation that the 10x would be too shaky hand held. The glass is clear enough but remember I only paid $123 for this pair of binocs with Ed glass. Yes I would buy this again

9.9.2012

This is a nice compact set of quality binoculars. When I say nice, I say nice value for the money... just like anything, you can choose to spend much more money for better. In the price range of these binoculars, I think the value is strong.I am primarily comparing these to a different since binocular I have in a similar price range,

28.6.2015

These are a great pair of binoculars. We also have a pair of Pentax 8x43 dcf-sp and wanted a smaller lighter weight pair. These live up to the great reviews on birding and binocular sites. Almost swayed by one really negative review, bu decided to give them a chance. Have had for a couple of months and they are fine.

28.11.2013

Handy midsize and light. Focus was easy to use even with gloves on. Clear view. Could actually see better in low light conditions than I could with naked eye. Went from 70 degree inside cabin to below zero temps without fogging. Very good for Wisconsin deer hunting.

30.7.2016

Great pair of mid-range binoculars. These were purchased for a trip to Yellowstone to see wildlife. They were strong enough to enhance the view, but not so big and bulky as to be too much trouble to haul around.

18.3.2014

very very nice optics for the price. they are well worth the price and then some. not as good as the steiner night hunter but no where neer the cost

15.5.2012

We have been upgrading our binocs for birding from old cheap stuff to nicer, medium-price range optics. We started a few months ago with

18.3.2017

Insane quality and clarity. Jaw dropping binos.

4.3.2016

Exceeded expectations.
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