Redfield Rebel 10x42 - In search of reviews (1 Viewer)

[Theorist]

Has anyone used these binoculars? They are well reviewed on various websites and seem to be a great bargain but I would like to hear from someone who can compare them to something else.

 

[jragsdale]

I sold my pair. Not very bright or good detail. I was impressed at first because of the nice field of view and sharp edges but my Bresser Everest 8x42s at only $175 are superior in every way.

 

[Theorist]

I sold my pair. Not very bright or good detail. I was impressed at first because of the nice field of view and sharp edges but my Bresser Everest 8x42s at only $175 are superior in every way.

Thanks for the reply. Would you say the Everests are $100 better? I'll be paying $75 new for the Rebels. Can you compare either binocular to any other or elaborate more on the Rebels?

 

[Josh Exmoor]

Sorry, I got your PM and have been meaning to reply to the thread, but I've been completely busy for the last few days.

Like I mentioned in the other thread, I have a pair of these. I got them for about the same price you mentioned last year because I wanted a pair of 10x for times of year when I'm scanning large open areas rather than trying to find warblers in nearby trees.

For me, they've been a good fit. Reasonably sharp, decent FOV, not bad edge performance. I feel pretty inadequate reviewing them because I've had very little field experience with even the "low-mid-range" binoculars. The focus nob is a little "fast", but I actually like that, especially on a pair of 10x where you have to do more focus adjustments.

Mine seem to have degraded in the 9 months I've owned them. It's like I can't get both eyes in the same focus, even after adjusting the diopter. Not really sure what happened.

I'd say for $75 they're worth the money, but at this end of the spectrum spending 2-3 times as much will likely buy you some noticeable upgrades.

 

[Theorist]

Sorry, I got your PM and have been meaning to reply to the thread, but I've been completely busy for the last few days.

Like I mentioned in the other thread, I have a pair of these. I got them for about the same price you mentioned last year because I wanted a pair of 10x for times of year when I'm scanning large open areas rather than trying to find warblers in nearby trees.

For me, they've been a good fit. Reasonably sharp, decent FOV, not bad edge performance. I feel pretty inadequate reviewing them because I've had very little field experience with even the "low-mid-range" binoculars. The focus nob is a little "fast", but I actually like that, especially on a pair of 10x where you have to do more focus adjustments.

Mine seem to have degraded in the 9 months I've owned them. It's like I can't get both eyes in the same focus, even after adjusting the diopter. Not really sure what happened.

I'd say for $75 they're worth the money, but at this end of the spectrum spending 2-3 times as much will likely buy you some noticeable upgrades.

That's worrisome about the diopter issue. Have you tried contacting them about the lifetime warranty?

 

[Josh Exmoor]

That's worrisome about the diopter issue. Have you tried contacting them about the lifetime warranty?

No, but I've heard Leupold, who own Redfield, are excellent so I probably should. I still haven't email Zen-Ray about my Vista's that both eye cups pop off. I'm just lazy about that stuff. It's not a significant issue at this point and may just be in my head.

 

[perterra]

No, but I've heard Leupold, who own Redfield, are excellent so I probably should. I still haven't email Zen-Ray about my Vista's that both eye cups pop off. I'm just lazy about that stuff. It's not a significant issue at this point and may just be in my head.

The perfect customer, one who never complains about a defective product. :t: