Droptine 10x42

Right out of the box, these binoculars have a great feel, come with a nice case, and seem sturdy. The optical quality is very good, especially for the price point. I've had several Vortex Diamondback and Viper binoculars, and these have better glass quality amd clarity in my eyes. Time will tell how these hold up to use and abuse, but so far so good.

Thanks for the great product. It's worth the money, including the housing, glass, extra neck strap, and case. It feels a bit heavy in hand, but you absolutely have control over it.

Great lens and field of view

Nice quality for the price! Sharpness for the size is great! Bought them for turkey hunting!

I bought them for hunting in the big woods and also due to the fact I hike a decent distance back into my hunting location I need light gear. They were light and the rubber felt great when I grab for them to use. Very high quality imagine I couldn't tell the difference with my Luepold binoculars which are an HD version and a lot more expensive then these nicely priced Burris binoculars. I'm glad I bought them now I use my other set as a back up. You can't go wrong with Burris and I own several pairs of other brands I will not mention on here. If you want a clear view at a good distance and are light in weight made with good quality materials then these are the bino's for you !

Awesome Binos, work great for the price and have good clarity. Also have great texture and durability. Highly recommend

I think Burris products in general are underrated at their price point. The optics, finish and warranty are on par with products that cost twice as much. I have the Droptine 10x42 binoculars. They have a beefy compact feel with a textured surface that is easy to grip. The focus and PD width adjustment are firm and stay put, but they are not too hard to use with gloves on. The right eye diopter adjustment has a nice micro-click feel and works well. Although they claim to be lightweight, they tend to be a few ounces heavier than other binos in this mid-range class. Just keep in mind that there are others that are lighter and/or more compact if that is important. I have carried these for miles in a full harness and you don't really notice the size and weight of these. I find the optical clarity to be very good. Very similar to my Nikon Monarch ATB and M5 hunting binoculars. It stays clear and focused from edge to edge. Light gathering is similar to my Nikons, which is very good with clear images through dusk and good color even in low light. The color does fall off quickly at sunset. I saw some reviews noted chromatic aberrations including photos of it on white edges. I don't see this at all. I suspect that the chromatic aberration may be coming from the camera as cell phone cameras are notorious for flaring colors in contrasting conditions. One area I was not very happy with was the twist-up eye cups. Yes they are aluminum and should be much more durable than some other brands that use plastic for this. Unfortunately, they do not have a positive notch engagement that keeps them in the extended position. There is also no middle position. I actually returned these to Burris to have them checked and they sent them back saying that is just how they function. So if you use these without eyeglasses you may notice that they move out of place pretty easily. With glasses and all the way in is no problem. Speaking of warranty and service, Burris is great. They have a backlog like everyone else, but they are usually quick to respond and their online system for status works really well. So with an average price of under $200, you should have the Droptines on your list for mid-level binoculars. In my opinion the Nikon Monarchs are the best in that $200-300 price range. The Droptines are frequently on sale. That makes them very attractive. I got them for $97 on Amazon! At that price it is a no brainer and I wish I bought multiple pairs to use for gifts.

These binoculars have great focus and are comfortable to wear around your neck. The weight isn't too bad. The only thing I wish they were a little smaller in size. Primary use is for hunting and they work great for that.