The result of Outdoor Life 2010 Optics Test is out. Zen-Ray Optics newest entry level 2010 VISTA 10x42 was ranked #6 out of 15 in optics performance in full size binoculars category.
The editor's conclusion? "There's a lot of value in this basic roof-prism binoculars"
Outdoor Life Magazine 2010 June/July issue, here is the list
#1 Swarovision 10x42 $2754
#2 Weaver Super Slam 10.5x45 $1114
#3 Zeiss Conquest 10x56 $1499
#4 Bushnell Ultra-HD $300
#5 Vortex Viper R/T 10x50, $680
#6 Zen-Ray VISTA 10x42, $139
#7 Pentax DCF CS 8x42, $279
#8 Steiner C5 Predator 10x56 $1000
#9 Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 $299
#10 Yukon Frontier 8x42 $180
#11 Cabela's Alaskan Guide 8x42 $480
#12 Carson 3D 8x42 $290
#13 Celestron Nature 10x42 $120
#14 Minox BL 10x44, $499
#15 Alpen WINGS 10x42, $192