Is the 12x50 good for hunting?

Yes. The 12x power and 50mm lenses suit open-country glassing and low light. Plan on a tripod or rest for the steadiest view.

Can I use these with glasses?

The eye relief is 14mm, which is short. Some glasses wearers can use them with the eyecups down, but many find the view cramped.

Yes. The body is O-ring sealed and argon purged, so it is waterproof and fog free, and the rubber armor is shockproof.

Yes. There is a tripod attachment point, and a tripod adapter is the usual way to steady 12x viewing.

The 12x50 gives more magnification and light gathering but is heavier and harder to hold steady. The 10x42 is the easier all-around carry.

Vortex ships the binoculars with a case, a neck strap, lens caps and a lens cloth.

At Adorama, for $279.99, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Dick's Sporting Goods, Adorama.

$279.99at AdoramaChecked Nov 8

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