Featuring powerful magnification, a generous objective lens, and a close focus distance of just 5', the 10x42 Diamondback HD Binoculars from Vortex are a versatile optic suited to a wide range of uses. It comes with a Vortex GlassPak harness for comfortable use during hours of observation.

The Diamondback HD renders views with minimal chromatic aberration, exceptional color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and optimal light transmission through the use of ultra high definition glass, an index-matched lens configuration, XR Plus lens coatings, and dielectric-coated, phase-correcting roof prisms. The lenses are protected from scratches, oil, and dust by ArmorTek exterior lens coatings.

The housing is argon filled and sealed with O-rings to ensure reliable and durable protection against dust, debris, fog, and water. It is rubber armored for nonslip and durable protection and is equipped with a large focusing knob that is easy to use even while wearing gloves. Twist-down eyecups accommodate users who wear glasses. For hands-free use or the steadiest view, the Diamondback HD can be mounted on a tripod using the separately sold tripod adapter. Naturally contoured to perfectly fit your hands, promoting comfort and eliminating user fatigue, the Diamondback HD includes a winning combination of features.

Optical Performance

• Roof prism design
• 10x magnification
• 42mm objective lenses
• Fully multi-coated lenses increase transmission, clarity, and brightness
• Dielectric-coated, phase-correcting roof prisms improve true color, contrast, and transmission
• 6.3° angle of view
• 330' linear field of view at 1000 yards
• Birding-friendly 5' close focus distance
• Exit pupil: 4.2mm
• Eye Relief: 15mm

Use and Handling

• Short-hinge bridge cuts weight and exposes more surface for handling
• Adjustable interpupillary distance: 55-73mm
• Oversized knurled center focusing wheel
• Textured diopter ring on right eyepiece
• Twist-up soft tapered rubber eyecups

Construction Details

• GlassPak binocular harness with zippered accessory pocket
• Protective rubber armor provides a slip-resistant grip
• O-ring sealed and argon filled to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature and environmental conditions
• Scratch-resistant ArmorTek exterior lens coatings repel oils and corrosive materials from lenses

KEY FEATURES

• High-Definition Optical System
• Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Wide 63° Apparent Angle of View
• Argon-Filled Water & Fogproof
• Large Center Focusing Knob
• GlassPak Binoculars Harness
• Rubber-Armored Magnesium Housing
• Tripod-Mountable with Optional Adapter
• Twist-Up Rubber Eyecups/Diopter