The new Artes J replace the Apex Pro. They are far superior as they have ED glass, magnesium frames, 3 position twist up high cups, higher quality coatings on all surfaces including the prisms, locking dipotor, plus the ergonomic open bridge design makes them a joy to hold.

Vixen of Japan has been making high quality optics for 60 years – the name being derived from one of Santa’s Reindeers.

‘When I compared Vixen binoculars against other leading brands to begin guiding back in 2000, I chose Vixen because I found they compared favourably with other leading brands in light transmission, colour fidelity and sharpness from edge to edge.

Vixens enabled me find stag after stag, some in light so low I simply couldn’t see them when I put my Vixens down. They ‘extracted’ antler tips from dogwood and illuminated stags as they stood motionless at the forest edge in the dim light of dusk and dawn.

In Secrets of the Sambar Volume 1 pp. 234 & 236 I provide actual accounts as to how my Vixen Apex binos found sambar stags for me and my clients. The current model – the Vixen Artes J – which boasts ED Glass and the very latest Hi-Tech Optical Coatings and Magnesium frames - is far superior to the model I used back then.

Errol Mason – Author, Secrets of the Sambar® Volumes 1 & 2. Owner and Instructor Hunt Smart® Beyond the Basics Sambar Training Course

The Vixen Apex Pro binos were terrific value for money but the NEW Artes J are so much better in every way possible they have to be seen to be believed. Weaknesses identified in the Apex Pro and Artes 8.5x45 have been fixed in the the NEW Artes J.