I have used Steiner Binoculars for years. When my binoculars bit the dust by losing nitrogen in Alaska, I had a monocular for two weeks on a guided hunt, where the customer expects you to be on your game. After a successful hunt and the taking of a trophy bull caribou he honored me with the gift of a new set of Vortex HD 12 x 50 binoculars. I had several weeks of guiding yet to complete and was more than appreciative.
These Vortex glasses were great replacements. For one, the glasses were lighter, which anyone who guides will tell you is a blessing. The edge to edge clarity is awesome and the clarity is what I have come to expect from Vortex. I gave these glasses to my son and
Made a purchase this year of the identical binoculars. I've had these glasses in beach sand, 24 hour rains and have never had a failure. The lifetime warranty may not be unique to one brand, but it is a comfort knowing they are backed. Vortex cares about its products and has always responded with any problem or question.
After my first hunt and my binocular failure, here I am with a clients bull taken two weeks later after receiving the Vortex 12 x 50 HD binoculars.