Vortex Diamondback 8x42 Binocular
The Diamondback HD 8x42 features fully multi-coated optics that provide bright, clear, and sharp images, even in low light conditions. The 8x magnification is perfect for observing wildlife at a distance, while the 42mm objective lenses allow for a wide field of view. The binoculars also feature a close focus distance of 6.5 feet, allowing for detailed observation of nearby objects. The binoculars are built with a lightweight and ergonomic design, featuring a rubber armor coating that provides a secure grip and protection against impacts. The center focus wheel is easy to use, with a smooth and precise operation that allows for quick adjustments to focus. The eyecups are also adjustable, providing comfortable viewing for both eyeglass and non-eyeglass wearers. The Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars also feature a number of additional features that make them stand out from other binoculars in their class. These include a dielectric coating on the roof prism, which enhances light transmission for bright and clear images, and an ArmorTek coating on the lenses, which provides protection against scratches and other damage. Overall, the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and reliable pair of binoculars for outdoor activities. With their superior optics, rugged design, and advanced features, they are sure to provide years of enjoyment and dependable use.
The Diamondback HD 8x42 features fully multi-coated optics that provide bright, clear, and sharp images, even in low light conditions. The 8x magnification is perfect for observing wildlife at a distance, while the 42mm objective lenses allow for a wide field of view. The binoculars also feature a close focus distance of 6.5 feet, allowing for detailed observation of nearby objects. The binoculars are built with a lightweight and ergonomic design, featuring a rubber armor coating that provides a secure grip and protection against impacts. The center focus wheel is easy to use, with a smooth and precise operation that allows for quick adjustments to focus. The eyecups are also adjustable, providing comfortable viewing for both eyeglass and non-eyeglass wearers. The Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars also feature a number of additional features that make them stand out from other binoculars in their class. These include a dielectric coating on the roof prism, which enhances light transmission for bright and clear images, and an ArmorTek coating on the lenses, which provides protection against scratches and other damage. Overall, the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and reliable pair of binoculars for outdoor activities. With their superior optics, rugged design, and advanced features, they are sure to provide years of enjoyment and dependable use.
The Diamondback HD 8x42 features fully multi-coated optics that provide bright, clear, and sharp images, even in low light conditions. The 8x magnification is perfect for observing wildlife at a distance, while the 42mm objective lenses allow for a wide field of view. The binoculars also feature a close focus distance of 6.5 feet, allowing for detailed observation of nearby objects. The binoculars are built with a lightweight and ergonomic design, featuring a rubber armor coating that provides a secure grip and protection against impacts. The center focus wheel is easy to use, with a smooth and precise operation that allows for quick adjustments to focus. The eyecups are also adjustable, providing comfortable viewing for both eyeglass and non-eyeglass wearers. The Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars also feature a number of additional features that make them stand out from other binoculars in their class. These include a dielectric coating on the roof prism, which enhances light transmission for bright and clear images, and an ArmorTek coating on the lenses, which provides protection against scratches and other damage. Overall, the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and reliable pair of binoculars for outdoor activities. With their superior optics, rugged design, and advanced features, they are sure to provide years of enjoyment and dependable use.
The Diamondback HD 8x42 features fully multi-coated optics that provide bright, clear, and sharp images, even in low light conditions. The 8x magnification is perfect for observing wildlife at a distance, while the 42mm objective lenses allow for a wide field of view. The binoculars also feature a close focus distance of 6.5 feet, allowing for detailed observation of nearby objects. The binoculars are built with a lightweight and ergonomic design, featuring a rubber armor coating that provides a secure grip and protection against impacts. The center focus wheel is easy to use, with a smooth and precise operation that allows for quick adjustments to focus. The eyecups are also adjustable, providing comfortable viewing for both eyeglass and non-eyeglass wearers. The Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars also feature a number of additional features that make them stand out from other binoculars in their class. These include a dielectric coating on the roof prism, which enhances light transmission for bright and clear images, and an ArmorTek coating on the lenses, which provides protection against scratches and other damage. Overall, the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and reliable pair of binoculars for outdoor activities. With their superior optics, rugged design, and advanced features, they are sure to provide years of enjoyment and dependable use.
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Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binocular
Free delivery between 11–22 Sept
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42
Delivery $47.85
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binocular
VORTEX DIAMONDBACK HD 8x42 BINOCULAR
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binocular DB-214
Delivery $49.20
originally posted on sportsmans.com
I purchased this unit on a black Friday sale, but also received another pair as a XMAS gift and had to take one back. While this 2015 version is not the latest "HD" version, I have a hard time seeing the difference in HD's? I also own a HD higher power version that cost twice as much. For the money, this Binocular can't be beat. We watched the close Jupiter convergence with Saturn last week and decided to see how the binoculars compared and also compared to spoting scope and Telescope. Of course the telescope and high power spoting scope won out, but surprisingly this unit compared similarly to light gathering of the HD unit costing twice as much and 50 power. I have also compared both at 750 yards and while the higher power binocular was a bit better in pulling in ... MoreI purchased this unit on a black Friday sale, but also received another pair as a XMAS gift and had to take one back. While this 2015 version is not the latest "HD" version, I have a hard time seeing the difference in HD's? I also own a HD higher power version that cost twice as much. For the money, this Binocular can't be beat. We watched the close Jupiter convergence with Saturn last week and decided to see how the binoculars compared and also compared to spoting scope and Telescope. Of course the telescope and high power spoting scope won out, but surprisingly this unit compared similarly to light gathering of the HD unit costing twice as much and 50 power. I have also compared both at 750 yards and while the higher power binocular was a bit better in pulling in the image (as expected), it wasn't worth twice the cost. While not an HD version, this binocular is perfect for hunting; it is relatively lightweight and doesn't disappoint - a great value.
originally posted on sportsmans.com
This is the 1st generation Vortex Diamondback. I am very pleased with this binocular. I am a birder, but also very thrifty. This sale for Diamondbacks at 100.00 off was too sweet. An upgrade over my Celestron Nature. Sharp image, great value.
originally posted on basspro.com
They are ok, I’m not sure I would buy them again. They are packaged well, just not up to the bar I had set going off of my vortex optics. Clear picture, better then the other two pairs of cheap ones we have but not quite what I was expecting for the money either. I think I just hyped myself up over the name of them and my experience with their scopes on my rifles so they were a little bit of a let down for me. I gave them to my ol lady, she used them once. My Walmart 50$ spotting scope does the same if not better :/
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binocular
Free delivery between 11–22 Sept
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42
Delivery $47.85
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binocular
VORTEX DIAMONDBACK HD 8x42 BINOCULAR
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Binocular DB-214
Delivery $49.20
I purchased this unit on a black Friday sale, but also received another pair as a XMAS gift and had to take one back. While this 2015 version is not the latest "HD" version, I have a hard time seeing the difference in HD's? I also own a HD higher power version that cost twice as much. For the money, this Binocular can't be beat. We watched the close Jupiter convergence with Saturn last week and decided to see how the binoculars compared and also compared to spoting scope and Telescope. Of course the telescope and high power spoting scope won out, but surprisingly this unit compared similarly to light gathering of the HD unit costing twice as much and 50 power. I have also compared both at 750 yards and while the higher power binocular was a bit better in pulling in ... MoreI purchased this unit on a black Friday sale, but also received another pair as a XMAS gift and had to take one back. While this 2015 version is not the latest "HD" version, I have a hard time seeing the difference in HD's? I also own a HD higher power version that cost twice as much. For the money, this Binocular can't be beat. We watched the close Jupiter convergence with Saturn last week and decided to see how the binoculars compared and also compared to spoting scope and Telescope. Of course the telescope and high power spoting scope won out, but surprisingly this unit compared similarly to light gathering of the HD unit costing twice as much and 50 power. I have also compared both at 750 yards and while the higher power binocular was a bit better in pulling in the image (as expected), it wasn't worth twice the cost. While not an HD version, this binocular is perfect for hunting; it is relatively lightweight and doesn't disappoint - a great value.
This is the 1st generation Vortex Diamondback. I am very pleased with this binocular. I am a birder, but also very thrifty. This sale for Diamondbacks at 100.00 off was too sweet. An upgrade over my Celestron Nature. Sharp image, great value.
They are ok, I’m not sure I would buy them again. They are packaged well, just not up to the bar I had set going off of my vortex optics. Clear picture, better then the other two pairs of cheap ones we have but not quite what I was expecting for the money either. I think I just hyped myself up over the name of them and my experience with their scopes on my rifles so they were a little bit of a let down for me. I gave them to my ol lady, she used them once. My Walmart 50$ spotting scope does the same if not better :/
Top notch and completely changed my birding experience for the better in every possible way. I previously used a pair of prostaffs which were the best binoculars I had ever used at the time. I was hesitant to spend the money, as the on paper specs seemed like a minimal improvement over what I owned. I was also unfamiliar with the brand, and was leaning more towards Nikon for an upgrade. In the end, added accessories and lifetime warranty tipped the scale. I made the purchase and eagerly went outside for my first look.Compared to my prostaffs, the image sharpness, brightness, and clarity were so vastly superior, that I will never look through my prostaffs, or any other entry level binocular, again. My ability to identify birds has been exponentially increased, and ... MoreTop notch and completely changed my birding experience for the better in every possible way. I previously used a pair of prostaffs which were the best binoculars I had ever used at the time. I was hesitant to spend the money, as the on paper specs seemed like a minimal improvement over what I owned. I was also unfamiliar with the brand, and was leaning more towards Nikon for an upgrade. In the end, added accessories and lifetime warranty tipped the scale. I made the purchase and eagerly went outside for my first look.Compared to my prostaffs, the image sharpness, brightness, and clarity were so vastly superior, that I will never look through my prostaffs, or any other entry level binocular, again. My ability to identify birds has been exponentially increased, and I have ever been happier with a purchase.
Well grandpa bought me a pair of simmons 10x50s when I was a younger teenager. A buddy of mine wanted to take me to get my first deer and I got them out. They were double visioned and fish-eyed something was wrong with them so I decided I needed to look for another pair. I used a pair of my grandfather's 8x30s on the hunt my friend took me on. My friend had a pair of vortex crossfire hd's 10x42s. He let me look through them on the hunt and I liked the clarity. This pair of vortex diamondback classics were offered on Black Friday this year for $100 off the price of vortex diamondback HDs. I chose to look more into Diamondbacks over the crossfires because the Diamondbacks are a little brighter. I looked at binoculars for a couple of hours comparing the diamondback ... MoreWell grandpa bought me a pair of simmons 10x50s when I was a younger teenager. A buddy of mine wanted to take me to get my first deer and I got them out. They were double visioned and fish-eyed something was wrong with them so I decided I needed to look for another pair. I used a pair of my grandfather's 8x30s on the hunt my friend took me on. My friend had a pair of vortex crossfire hd's 10x42s. He let me look through them on the hunt and I liked the clarity. This pair of vortex diamondback classics were offered on Black Friday this year for $100 off the price of vortex diamondback HDs. I chose to look more into Diamondbacks over the crossfires because the Diamondbacks are a little brighter. I looked at binoculars for a couple of hours comparing the diamondback classics with the diamondback HDs. The classics were offered for $100 off on Black Friday. I decided the difference in them was not $100 difference. Maybe more like a $10 difference if the normal person could even tell. These vortex diamondback classics don't come with the chest harness, but is offered separately for $29.99. My dad has a pair of Leopold acadias 10x42, I was able to look through his when I visited him on Thanksgiving. They were excellent clarity, but I felt eye strain after looking through them. These vortex Diamondbacks were a lot easier on my eyes. Even the diamondback hd's were easier on my eyes, as I compared them with a pair of Leupold in the store. I thought about taking these vortex diamondback classics back for the diamondback HDs, but I decided I didn't see $100 improvement. If you have a pair of these vortex diamondback classics, you still have a great pair of binoculars. I told my dad that I thought about taking him back for the HDs and he said that he thought I got a good pair already. We should have come with the chest harness pack as well. They don't when they come with a clamshell zipper case which I guess is okay if you're a chick.
I bought these on sale last year for $249 (Reg. $319). Vortex products seem to be going on sale more often these days, which is good.A note on the HD. I looked into getting the Diamondback HD ($359). I read a detailed review (on a birding website) comparing the HD and the Classic, and the reviewer said there is a clear difference. HOWEVER, he conducted the comparison using a tripod, and on a slab of slate. Seriously? So if you can manage to keep these perfectly still (and are a veteran bino user), you may see a difference. But once you leave the store, your brain will forget how the other ones performed. And in the field, holding them with your hands, any movement generated will in all likelihood eliminate any advantage of the HD. Not with the extra money, in my ... MoreI bought these on sale last year for $249 (Reg. $319). Vortex products seem to be going on sale more often these days, which is good.A note on the HD. I looked into getting the Diamondback HD ($359). I read a detailed review (on a birding website) comparing the HD and the Classic, and the reviewer said there is a clear difference. HOWEVER, he conducted the comparison using a tripod, and on a slab of slate. Seriously? So if you can manage to keep these perfectly still (and are a veteran bino user), you may see a difference. But once you leave the store, your brain will forget how the other ones performed. And in the field, holding them with your hands, any movement generated will in all likelihood eliminate any advantage of the HD. Not with the extra money, in my opinion.I hunt in southern Ontario, mainly farms and occasionally local forests. I don’t need to see as far as someone hunting wide expanses out west. So for me these are excellent. Crystal clear and good quality. I’ll have them for many years.These are sometimes sold together as a package, along with the Vortex GlassPak bino case. That bino harness gets mediocre reviews. I paired my binos with the Badlands Bino-X harness, which is a great harness that goes on sale here at least once a year. That was a good decision.Finally, you can’t beat the Vortex unlimited lifetime warranty. If I drop these off of a deer stand and they crack, I can send them back and they’ll be repaired or replaced, no questions asked, for life. That kind of respect for customers alone makes me want to support this company.
To be honest, I wanted to this a try because my Leupolds (though they work great) they are 10 years old. I figure that with all the things I have heard about Vortex, it would be a good investment.Comparing them side to side out on the field, from my very humble opinion, they are not as good as I expected them to be. The image is not as clear as the Leupold, they are a bit harder to focus, the magnification feels much smaller (they are both 10X42) and the image is much brighter that the Vortex. They weight is not very different. I am not sure yet if i should keep them.
I went into Cabela’s with a different binocular in mind, but after looking through a few, these Diamondbacks were the clear choice for their clarity, brightness and ergonomics. The design feels solid but not too heavy.I’ve used more powerful optics and it’s harder to find and follow the aircraft, then hand shake comes in. These 8x42s are perfect. We went to a local spotting area after buying these and after several hours of use, they stayed comfortable in hand, made it easy to focus in on and follow the aircraft, and easy to identify aircraft landing on runways on the other side of the field. Handshake isn’t even an issue at this magnification. As dusk set in, these made Diamondbacks still performed well in lower light conditions. The field lights looked beautiful ... MoreI went into Cabela’s with a different binocular in mind, but after looking through a few, these Diamondbacks were the clear choice for their clarity, brightness and ergonomics. The design feels solid but not too heavy.I’ve used more powerful optics and it’s harder to find and follow the aircraft, then hand shake comes in. These 8x42s are perfect. We went to a local spotting area after buying these and after several hours of use, they stayed comfortable in hand, made it easy to focus in on and follow the aircraft, and easy to identify aircraft landing on runways on the other side of the field. Handshake isn’t even an issue at this magnification. As dusk set in, these made Diamondbacks still performed well in lower light conditions. The field lights looked beautiful through these, but I could still see aircraft details despite the dwindling light.Focus stays sharp and it’s easy to refocus with the knob. Once you set the diopter correction, it stays proper and you’re not fiddling with it constantly at different distances.I even focused in on the moon and was surprised at the details I could identify despite such a low power.These are going be perfect for travel as well as local use. I couldn’t be more delighted with them so I highly recommend the Vortex Diamondback 8x42.
These are the best low to mid priced binoculars I have found. You can occasionally find them on sale for about $150, which is a real bargain. I find them easy to use, and good in low light situations. Eye relief is good with my glasses. They focus easily and hold their focus. I like them so much I have two pair! One is at home and another at my hunting cabin. Bought my first pair about six years ago, and added the second on sale recently.
My husband has never possessed binoculars of the quality of the Vortex Diamondbacks. We took turns comparing these, looking across a South Georgia field, to his older ones that he thought were good. The clarity and crispness at distance were levels above his older ones. We heartily recommend these binoculars; and the Cabelas/Bass Pro price placed them within our reach.
