Vortex Kaibab 20X56 Binoculars Review
When you go for a trophy hunting, I must say you require more than will and dedication to get that prized hunt.
Quality hunting equipment combined with these Vortex Kaibab 20X56 binoculars can make your dream day possible at your next big game.
Usually, 10 power binoculars are not effective to look at longer distances. Also, If you use a spotting scope they can cause eye strains when used for a long time.
The solution obviously, is a pair of high power binoculars;
Vortex has come earlier with 15X power binoculars earlier to improve the ability to look at longer distances. Moving up the game In 2014, The Vortex released 20X power Binocular i.e Kaibab 20x56 HD.
This equipment is a remarkable improvement as an additional 5X can improve the capability of trophy hunters to a large extent. They are one of the best in locating a tough to spot game at extreme distances.
I first used the Kaibab 20x56 when I was out scouting with a friend for his elk hunt. I fell in love instantly with the clarity and how easy it is to view animals through them while glassing.
Here is my review of the popular Vortex Kaibab 20x56 Binoculars.
First, Let's see the the specifications of these awesome binoculars.
Vortex Kaibab 20X56 Binoculars Specification
Product Specifications | |
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Prism Type | Roof |
Magnification | 20.0X |
Objective Lens Diameter/Type | 56 mm/BAK-4 |
Angular Field Of View | 3.2 degrees |
Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.3 mm |
Field of View ft@1000yds | 168 ft |
Eye Relief | 15 mm |
Minimum Focus Distance | 23.0 ft |
InterPupillary Distance | 60-76 mm |
Rating and Price |
Vortex Kaibab 20×56 Binoculars- Detailed Analysis
Magnification and Objective lens
The Binoculars provides 20X magnification with its large 56mm objective lens. The objective lenses gather good amount of light even in low light conditions
Build Quality & Construction
Wow!, That is the word you would utter while getting a hold at one of these Vortex Kaibab Binoculars.
Non-Slip rubber Armor provides an excellent grip with the hands. The binoculars are O-ring sealed and are waterproof.
Also, The argon gas purging prevents the binoculars to fog up.
Built on the already popular Vortex Kaibab 15X56 Chasis, the Kaibab 20x56 Binoculars feels sturdy and well balanced as the previous ones.
The binoculars are also relatively compact comparing to the fact that they of very high power.
The center focus knob on theses pairs is large enough and you would feel comfortable to fiddle with them even while your gloves on.
The focus wheel provides quality focus each and every time.They give smooth and precise image acquisition
The ultra-hard ArmorTek Coating on the lenses makes the lenses scratch resistant and I must say they do their job pretty well.
The dipper comes fitted into the right barrel and is apt in handling clear and sharp focus.
Image Quality/Optical Quality
The image clarity of Kaibab Binoculars is one of the finest and stands alone.
Even while you are looking 1 to 2 miles out for your trophy hunt, through these awesome pieces the view is unremarkable.
Lenses are fully multi-coated with XR- Plus coating which delivers astonishing light transmission.
You don't have the heat distortion that is normally seen through high powered glasses. The light-gathering ability is nothing less than amazing!
They are built In HD high-density extra-low dispersion glass for better illumination and longe range optical quality with optimum resolution, sharpness, and contrast.
The multilayer dielectric prism coating produces a clear and well-defined image to the eye with accurate color precision.
Regardless of whether you use these binoculars for seeing vivid wildlife in their natural habitat, or long-distance bird watching. You will greatly enjoy the color fidelity and edge to edge clarity
The optical is of premium quality with high performance and is even comparable to the Swaro’s best optics.
Eye Relief & FOV
It's amazing you can look through these for hours and not feel any eye strain.
The roll off eye cups has several set stops that make it very easy to get both eyes set for different eye reliefs.
It is recommended to keep the roll of eyecups in the down position even if you are not an eyeglass wearer. This position provides the biggest field of view
Overall, These binos are great for long distant viewing.
Initially, I was worried that the field of view would be too small. But it's fine for the long distance that these are made for.
Pros of Vortex Kaibab 20X56 Binoculars
- Good low light performance with large 56mm objective lens.
- Tripod adaptable.
- Constructed from a high-quality shockproof material
- Sharp Center of View
- Is waterproof and fog proof
- VIP Unconditional Lifetime Warranty
Cons of Vortex Kaibab 20X56 Binoculars
- Small amount of distortion around the edges
- Overall this is a great product and an awesome price I would highly recommend it and have several times over
Features of Vortex Kaibab 20X56 Binoculars
- High 20x magnification for extreme long range observation.
- Large 56mm objective lenses to collect enough light even in cloudy weather.
- Large 56mm objective lenses to collect enough light even in cloudy weather.
- HD extra low-dispersion glass to provide unmatched color sharpness.
- XRPlus Fully Multi-Coated lenses fro high resolution and colour fidelity.
- Waterproof and fog proof construction
- Multi-layer Dielectric prism coatings provide bright, clear, color-accurate images.
- Phase corrected coating on roof prisms improves brightness and contrast
- Waterproof and Fogproof.
- Locking adjustable right eye diopter for your eyes.
- Twist up eyecups for comfortable viewing with or without glasses.
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Pricing & Warranty
We can comfortably say that they are almost at half the price of the big boys i.e Leica, Zeiss and, Swarovski.
Surprisingly, They compare very well with all these pricier binoculars on most of the parameters of performance, features, reliability and, durability.
Like all vortex optics products, they are covered by the best Vortex VIP unconditional warranty for the lifetime.
Tripod
The binoculars are very high powered, so that are intended to be used with a Tripod. Vortex provides the tripod adaptor with each one of these pairs of binoculars.
Also, The equipment release set up on the tripod adapter feels very convenient to work with which is an added advantage.
Included Accessories in Vortex Kaibab 20x56 HD Binoculars
- Tapered multi-position eyecups.
- Tethered covers for the objective lens
- Nylon protective case
- Neck strap
- Cloth for lens cleaning
Conclusion
The Vortex Kaibab 20X56 HD binoculars can be a much-needed assets in your glassing arsenal. They seem to be a quality upgrade for the already popular 15X power kaibab.
The binoculars are solidly built and are with a great glass for extreme long-distance viewing
Besides your next trophy hunt, you can use it to see the birds at long distances and vivid wildlife in their natural habitat.
One thing which I feel which is obvious, for 20 power binoculars, is that you need a solid stable tripod or mounting platform to use with it. This is Just to use it to its full capability.
These binoculars are without a doubt one of the best quality optics.
I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a quality pair of binoculars for extreme long-range viewing and, a binocular that can survive through any weather conditions.
Note: Vortex recently replaced both their two Kaibab line offerings of the 15×56 and 20×56 with the new Kaibab HD 18×56.
Here you can check out more reviews of the Vortex Kaibab 18×56 Binoculars.
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