Leupold BX-2 Alpine Binocular Owners Review - The Best Optics under $250

[@patriotmjb]

I have these in a 10x52 and I notice 2 things. A big full image, very bright, very sharp image out to like 250 yards, the focus knob is narrow meaning if you move it even slightly it will be out of focus. For the money I LOVE these. I’m considering also buying the 12x52’s but I’ve heard they’ll be difficult to use

[@redskins2120]

I bought the 12x52s for my gf and i like them alot. We use them on a tripod more, but can be used just holding up to your eyes yourself without feeling too heavy

[@icTroy]

I have trouble with binoculars having insufficient Interpupillary Distance. I am at 76mm so this Leupold fits the bill perfectly with 2 mm to spare. thanks for the review

[@barnaclebill1615]

Carson won’t have the warranty Leupold has as well! Think long term. Nice review, thanks!😁👍👍🇺🇸

[@cjberan]

Picked up the Leopoldo’s for $100 off on sale. Great review guys learning so much from your channel

[@Escotch77]

Appreciate the review, FYI Cabelas has the 10x42 version for $149.97 right now for Black Friday/Cyber Monday.

[@biggiesmalls3083]

I know which is awesome. I just bought the Vortex Diamondbacks yesterday for $169. What’s your opinion. Both being 10x42

[@Escotch77]

@@biggiesmalls3083 I agreed with these guys and other reviews that there is a noticable improvement from the BX-2 over the Vortex Diamondback HD. I did a side by side in the store (a huge scheels) that didn't show the end of day light of course but did show a difference in contrast and a little edge sharpness IMO.

[@kickassneilum]

Sooo i find it odd that you guys went this far to review all of these binos and didnt understand the "warmer colors" with leupold since... you know... they have the "twilight" feature of being able so see things in much lower light levels which the carsons cant. Its almost like you missed the point of the leupolds being basically hunter specific...

[@scotteger6271]

I appreciate your review and the effort you guys put into these reviews/comparisons. That said, the only thing I would have enjoyed seeing is what comes with the binos in the box. It seems to me that Leupold and Vortex are both providing some good and useful stuff in the box, such as neck strap, bino case, etc.

[@carlhansen8672]

For deer hunting in wooded areas would you prefer the Leupold BX2 Alpine or the Vortex Diamondback.

[@cobyhowarth4290]

Hey guys thanks these sort of videos help a lot to a new hunter like me

[@ivanhamlyn]

I love leupold products

[@kren1101]

this was my first real hunting season with my BX-4 Pro Guide 12x50's and I love them. I will look into getting a set of BX-2 in 10x52 though

[@kren1101]

@@LivingBetterOutdoors Not super, but a little trick I learned is to pinch them against the brim of your hat. Adds a good amount of stability.

[@thenov1944]

WHY Two almost the Same ? ?

[@josephbolz4550]

My girlfriend bought me a pair of Leupold 6x30 Yosemite’s. I never was a binocular snob. I grew up with K-Marts and Jason’s. I am a changed man but am still trying to wrap my head around the Alpines and McKenzies being even better

[@strat1080]

Those Yosemite 6x30 are really good. I own them along with the Vortex DB 8x32 and Leupold Alpine 10x42. I find a 6x and 10x are a very good combination for different types of hunting. Those Yosemite 6x30 were my first decent pair of hunting binoculars. At times I felt needed more magnification in really open country so I tried the Vortex DB 8x32 but was kind of disappointed in them. I then bought the Leupold Alpine 10x42 and am very impressed with their clarity and low light performance. The Yosemites are my still hunting binoculars in wooded terrain while my Alpines are my open country hunting binoculars. Those Yosemites are very hard to beat for what they cost.

[@duesing6]

I purchased the Leopold's for 150.00 on black Friday, First I looked threw a 1500.00 pair then realized how close the Leopold's were.

[@katherineboyd4031]

I've gone through a pile of binoculars over the years. I'm tough on stuff. The lifetime warranty/guarantee is what sells me on these. I notice that the birders who carry the Leupold glass seem to check more off thier list. I'm not superstitious; just stitious.

[@wali-d9683]

Little stitious* lol

[@joaor3go]

Hello. Love your videos. Waiting for a video comparing affordable hunting Scopes. Thanks

[@MattChat56]

So I’m hearing you say buy the Carson and you will get a great pair and save some money!

[@mossymaple]

Are the NEWER LEUPOLD BX-2 HD BETTER THAN THE OLDER LEUPOLD BX-2

[@christianhackel5194]

Gonna get the bx-4s made in Japan

[@commonsense5709]

The BX2 is pretty close to the BX4 and closer than you could ever imagine. For the price of the BX4 you may be better off with a Tract Toric instead. Or Vortex Razor HD (if they're still made in Japan) have a friend or relative in law enforcement or military or first responders line of work active or retired to buy it for you for 40% off at Expert Voice. The Meopta HD is another option for under $400 and made on Europe not China.

[@SC-dw3jz]

Just picked these up on sale from cabelas plus a $10 off cupon and free shipping. Was planning on the bx4's but based on the quality of my 8x30 yosemite, how much better clarity do I honestly need?

[@posaidon114]

Hi need you advise if to but the BX-2 ALPINE 8X42 OR VORTEX DAIMONDBACK HD 8X42, FOR GENERAL USE AND BIRDING

[@brundlefly262]

I've been looking at the same two pair. What did you decide?

[@fl_protection]

@@brundlefly262 Leupold 8x42 is great for general purposes and has a much better field of view. The difference between 8X vs 10x is very minimal. The 8x has better light transmission compared to the 10x

[@seanl7247]

What’s the all around best magnification for hunting binoculars? 8x32, 10x25, 10x42, 10x50, 12x25, 12x42, 20x50 etc.....??????

[@MattChat56]

Would love to see this as well

[@DrakeValleyOutdoors]

Gonna throw my opinion in here. 8x42, 10x42 or 10x50 are all decent options for hunting. It really depends on where you are hunting, and what you need. But these are typically going to be your best option, because they offer plenty of zoom, while staying in a form factor that is light and easy to carry on your body. Also, staying in that 42-50 objective lens size offers a good field of view, and good low light quality.

[@artsmith103]

Hunting is not bird watching. I think 10x42 is great. Those Leupold are often on sale for $100-150. I have the similar 10x42 Marksman and I like them.

[@commonsense5709]

Something with a zoom such as a 7-21x magnification zoom. I have a very old vintage Tasco 7-21x it's a lot better than the fixed single power magnification binoculars these days when used for hunting for sure. I bought the Bushnell 10-22x zoom binoculars that's not as good as the old vintage Tasco. Maybe the Nikon version might be better than the Bushnell but their warranty sucks.

[@marc4199]

​@@commonsense5709 I have the same Tascos, about 30 years old. They're great.

[@yeetyeet8365]

Like guitar strings only a few makers. A lot of these optic are made in same place.

[@thenov1944]

Guitar Strings / Binoculars ? ? ? 🤔 🤔 🤔

[@biggiesmalls3083]

Alpine 2 or Diamondback???? Which would you buy?

[@themanfromoregon6047]

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[@commonsense5709]

If your rough or abusive or careless or accident prone with your gear then go Vortex. Leupold warranty doesn't cover damages.

[@MrVerdedeparis]

How about the waranty between Leupold and the cheap one? There are some differences?

[@commonsense5709]

Leupold and Carson do not have a no fault warranty like Vortex does. You can literally run over Vortex brand products with your 4x4 truck and scrape them off of the ground and mail Vortex the broken pieces and get a brand new replacement no questions asked.

[@themanfromoregon6047]

When you tested the leupold / vortex had they changed to the "hd" marketing yet? Not that it much matters, i'm sure the optical formulas are the same regardless of the hd label having slightly better coatings.

[@alabastardmasterson]

The HDs are a few steps above optically. Crazy what a few yrs can do

[@brentfrank7012]

Guys, the 10 x52 is only a few bucks more. Still under $250. Wouldn’t that extra light be better?

[@rodsnrounds]

Which Carson's were you talking about? There is no BAK-4 line of bino by Carson. The JP series and RD series are binoculars that carry BAK-4 prisms. Exactly which ones did you test that measured up to the Alpines? That would be pretty helpful. Thanks

[@rodsnrounds]

Nevermind. Just saw the RD series review. Thanks for that review

[@alainderoulette]

Thank you for your videos , you guys rock ! Do you review on higher binoculars?

[@anthonymagill3714]

Here in the UK you would have to put another $100 to that for them

[@doesntmatter7389]

Late to this party but looking for input. Feel like I’ve narrowed my search to these Leupold Alpines and the Hawke Endurance. Going with 8x32, leaning towards Leupolds right now. Thoughts are greatly appreciated!

[@michaelklein3244]

Leupold will replace your hardware 99.99% of the time if you have any issue as well. Great customer service

[@whk3834]

Loving these comparison video! I'm wondering if you guys looked at the BX-1 at all when trying to decide which ones to test? I'm asking because I have the BX-1, but if the BX-2 is that much better I might go get it if it's still on sale near me. It's was on sale for 180, and I bought the others just a couple months ago for a hundred bucks.

[@reedcoon2230]

Are the bX-1 McKenzies good?

[@whk3834]

@@reedcoon2230 I paid 100 bucks for them and at that price they blow other things out of the water. I have come to find that the BX-1Mckenzie 10x42 nocs don't have enough eye relief to be great while wearing glasses. They are awesome otherwise. They are clear and bright for their price point. I looked through some 10x52 BX-2 Alpine nocs and some Vortex diamondback 10x42's recently and the BX-2's in that size were a pretty clear step up from the BX-1. During Cabela's trade in sale it was possible to get the BX-2 10x52 for about 190 bucks. The vortex maybe had a slight edge in definition, like you could see a few more individual hairs on an animal across the store in Cabela's, but the BX-2 was way brighter (mostly due to the size difference probably). The BX-1 is a good binocular for it's price especially on sale, but I would step up to the BX-2 if you can. Highly recommend looking for near 19 mm of eye relief if you wear glasses.

[@reedcoon2230]

@@whk3834 thank you!!!, the bx-2 were the other pair i was looking at but in a 8x42. would you say that the bx 1s are better than the vortex crossfire hds?

[@whk3834]

@@reedcoon2230 I couldn't say I haven't looked through them but if I had to guess I'd say probably. If you can, go look through both. But if you can get the bx-2 in 8x42 it will be better than both the BX-1 and the crossfire for sure. You only lose a small bit of magnification with the 8 but you gain exit pupil light and eye relief usually. Also it's just better glass and in my opinion better low light coating on the BX-2 than the other two.

[@reedcoon2230]

@@whk3834 thank you! I will definitely be looking into the bx2

[@talltinefarms]

Really like the channel. I bought the leupolds binos 4 or 5 years ago had a issue and in 2 or 3 weeks they sent me new binos no problem. Are u sure the leupold rangefinder only had a 2 year warranty? Im wanting one but thats a deal breaker

[@blakebeverly5563]

Kevin Tolbert Their rangefinders have a two year warranty because of the electronic aspect of the instrument. The electronics will fail before the body and glass on their rangefinders. But, don’t let this detour you on getting a rangefinder from them. I bought a Leupold rangefinder several years ago. Back when angle compensation just came out. They finally crapped out in 2109. I had them forever and used the shit out of them. I sent them into Leupold for “repair” knowing they’d never be able to because they were so old. So they contacted me and offered me the latest and greatest model at a ridiculously discounted price. I was needing new ones anyhow so it was a no brained. That’s why I’ll always use Leupold optics. Unlike another brand that only sells and boasts off of their warranty. Leupold has the same warranty but, it’s rarely needed.

[@commonsense5709]

Vortex, Burris, Athlon, Maven, GPO are the only brands that have a real lifetime warranty on their electronics.

[@Matto_Harvo]

Just ordered some

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Thanks gents

[@Scupper7]

Whose copying who..... Leupold has been around for much much longer..... Sooooo they win by default ;)

[@Ihcoutdoorscazaypesca]

I purchased this last year based on your info and I love them, just seen that leupold came out with the same bino they just made it HD. Will you guys test old model with new model?

[@ginger1r1]

No link to the Carson? I think things have changed, their prices are higher? Carson bak?

[@jdmatthew]

I've seen several reviews on binos and spotting scopes? Have you considered doing some reviews on rifle scopes?

[@pillingthemsoftly4738]

It would be nice to see these compared to the Vortex Diamondback HDs since they're the same price point, but if it's worth it to pay the extra $30 or so for the Leupolds.

[@themanfromoregon6047]

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[@commonsense5709]

Leupolds have better coatings for low light situations. The Optics Planet OPMOD version of the Vortex Diamondback HD is a good deal (around $130-$140) with their easily obtained in house 10% off discount code plus they have a free shipping and free returns within 30 days policy if you aren't 100% satisfied with it. Buy the OPMOD Vortex Diamondback HD if you're rough or clumsy or just plain careless with your gear since Vortex has the best no fault hassle free no questions asked NO BS lifetime warranty in the business including unforseen damages you can even send them the binoculars in pieces run over by a semi truck off of the highway as long as you send 51% of the pieces you get a brand new replacement no questions asked from Vortex. Leupold and most other companies won't cover accidental damages or abuse.

[@jaimesd1374]

How do the Athlon ares 8x42 compared ?

[@alabastardmasterson]

Better than either of them.

[@commonsense5709]

Midas UHD is also better than them.

[@thenov1944]

@@alabastardmasterson W o W ! !

[@marinetrax]

Hi guys thanks for the reviews. Just wondering if you have had the opportunity to review the Diamondbacks? I am tossing up between the Leuopold BX 2 Alpine and the Diamondback. I did see a review on the diamondback non-HD and HD and the guy said he could not see any difference with the non-HD compared to the HD in the same binocular and magnification. Your reply would be greatly apprecitated. Keep up the good work guys

[@backfire]

We wanted to. Jim owns the Diamondbacks but couldn’t find them so we couldn’t compare them to the others. When they turn up we’ll definitely make a video.

[@marinetrax]

@@backfire Ok. Thanks for reply. I guess they cant be too good if they could not be found ;-)

[@backfire]

If I had them to help me I definitely could have found them ;)

[@themanfromoregon6047]

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[@mrserkoz]

​@@backfire any update on this? Direct link to the comparison?

[@yurecc177]

Guys, thanks for video but I want to ask what the best option Leupold BX2 Alpine vs Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42?

[@Scupper7]

Sixs man. There are very very similar. Go with whatever you like the look of more. Bith have fully transferable lifetime warranties.

[@m-1608]

Which one did you go with?

[@Gaumik-c2l]

Leupold are fog proof and Vortex Diamondback aren't

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@Gaumik-c2l not true. Both manufacturing processes are exactly the same with nitrogen injection

[@commonsense5709]

Go with Vortex of you're rough and hard and careless with your equipment. They cover anything that breaks including abuse. You can send Vortex the broken pieces and they send you a brand new replacement no questions asked. Leupold warranty doesn't cover accidental or deliberate abuse. If you accidentally drop it and end up scratching the lens or cracking the housing, Leupold's warranty won't cover it.

[@commonsense5709]

Regarding rangefinders and rangefinder binoculars, I have no idea why anyone would waste their money on anything without a real lifetime warranty. Leupolds only 2 years on electronics, Bushnell only one year, that's of their actually honor their warranty, SIG and Trijicon only 5 years from date of manufacture NOT date of actual purchase, Nightforce only 3 years, Zeiss only 2 or 3 years and many other brands people think have a lifetime warranty but nope not their electronics. Vortex, Burris, Tract, Maven, GPO and maybe Primary Arms are the only brands that have a real lifetime warranty including their electronics.

[@brittoncorbin7144]

I had both the Leupolds and the diamondbacks. Excact same size. The leupolds felt like they were sucking my eyes out of my head so I kept the vortex

[@commonsense5709]

Vortex has a far superior no fault warranty. You can send the binoculars in pieces run over by a truck back to Vortex and get a brand new replacement no questions asked NO BS.

[@commonsense5709]

Leupold doesn't cover accidental damages like Vortex does.

[@themanfromoregon6047]

also... just bought a pair for 150 on marketplace. waiting to test these suckers out.

[@harrisonlong644]

whats the difference between the Leupold Acadia and Alpine series??

[@Scupper7]

They don't make the Acadia anymore. The alpine is the updated version with a few upgrades. Go to leupolds website and search Acadia and search alpine and add the two to the compare screen and look at the specs.

[@bushcraftcentralflorida8303]

I bought them because they have a lifetime warranty

[@Zakk900]

The "big guy" says he is loving it. I don't see a McDonald's there.

[@ar21angler76]

were are these made?

[@ericteneyck8691]

Unfortunately, china.

[@birdwk]

Were you compensated or asked to make this video by Leupold or Carson? Not being a jerk, genuinely curious because Leupold won the rangefinder battle as well while Carson is so random it's hard to know how you even found it to review.

[@backfire]

Fair question. Leupold hasn't paid us a penny. We bought all these binoculars with our own money. We were surprised by the Carsons since we'd never seen them before. Vortex has an Amazing warranty though, and the Vortex binos we had were at a lower price point than these Leupolds. We need to grab the Vortex Diamondback to see how they compare to these ones. We did a torture test of the Vortex Crossfires that we'll show here soon and I think you'll enjoy it! I'm super impressed with the Vortexes and I ended up using those Crossfires on my deer hunt a few weeks ago rather than the Leupolds. They were close in quality but less expensive and really durable.

[@birdwk]

Backfire Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I purchased the Athlon Talos 10x42 for $99 from Camera Land in NY. They're Diamondback competitors with better QC according to the rep. Lifetime warranty as well. Worth a look if you have another matchup.

[@Scupper7]

@@backfire leupold and Vortex have the exact same warranties...

[@commonsense5709]

@@Scupper7 Vortex has the best unmatched no fault no questions asked lifetime warranty. You can deliberately trash them and run them over with your truck and send them the broken pieces and get a brand new replacement no questions asked pretty quickly.

[@hostarepairman]

Neither bino focuses very closely.

[@reiniergarcia]

Why eould u pick that thing if has yellow color cast? Downvoted.

[@arig3454]

Bx-1 hd 12×50 vs. diamondback hd 12x50

[@brittoncorbin2858]

The pair I had were eyeball suckers...

[@bigsal9999]

I picked up the alpine right before the 2019 hunting season.The finish doesnt hold up,glass and function were decent.I would not buy this price range again.I bit the bullet and got a pair of swarovski and cant go back.

[@dobsonpowerlifting1009]

I have a pair that are a year old. One tube will focus and the other won't. Very disappointed. Sending back after hunting season. Were great last year, but not this year.

[@thenov1944]

Pair of W H A T ? ? ?

[@beastoconner0426]

Good vid but y’all are saying Leupold like loophold

[@wyattgross4369]

When you call Leupold, they say it like Loophold..strange