The Vortex Diamondback HD is one of the most popular hunting binoculars on the market, pairing HD optics and rugged construction with the VIP lifetime warranty at a mid-range price. Choose the 10x42 for all-around carry, the 10x50 for low-light performance, the 12x50 for open country or the 15x56 for long-range glassing from a tripod.
Every Diamondback HD has fully multi-coated lenses, dielectric prism coatings and phase correction inside an argon-purged, rubber-armored body that is waterproof, fogproof and shockproof. Each one ships with the GlassPak harness, and the 15x56 adds a sport tripod adapter.
Features
- HD optical system for resolution and color fidelity
- Fully multi-coated lenses
- Dielectric prism coatings and phase correction
- ArmorTek scratch-resistant exterior lens coating
- Argon purged: waterproof, fogproof and shockproof
- True open hinge with adjustable eyecups
- Tripod adaptable; 15x56 includes a sport tripod adapter
- GlassPak harness included
Frequently Asked Questions
Which magnification and objective size is right for me?
The first number is magnification and the second is the objective lens size in millimeters. Higher magnification shows more detail at distance but is harder to hold steady, and bigger objectives gather more light at dawn and dusk but add weight. Sizes offered here: 10x42: the best all-around choice for most hunters, light enough to carry all day and powerful enough for fields and food plots out to a few hundred yards; 10x50: extra light gathering for the first and last minutes of legal light, a great pick for stand and blind hunters who glass at dawn and dusk; 12x50: more reach for open country, big fields and cutlines where you need to judge antlers farther out; best braced or on a tripod; 15x56: serious long-range glassing for canyons, mountains and wide-open terrain, used on a tripod for a steady image.
Which Diamondback HD size is lightest?
The 10x42 is the lightest at 21.3 oz. The 12x50 weighs 28.9 oz, the 10x50 30 oz and the 15x56 34.8 oz.
Does any size include a tripod adapter?
Yes. The 15x56 comes with a sport tripod adapter. The other sizes are tripod adaptable with an adapter sold separately.
- Brand:
- Vortex Optics
- Models:
- DB-215 10x42, DB-216 10x50, DB-217 12x50, DB-218 15x56
- Field of View:
- 10x42 330 ft; 10x50 315 ft; 12x50 271 ft; 15x56 230 ft @ 1000 yds
- Close Focus:
- 10x42 5 ft; 10x50 6 ft; 12x50 6 ft; 15x56 14 ft
- Eye Relief:
- 10x42 15 mm; 10x50 17 mm; 12x50 14 mm; 15x56 15.6 mm
- Weight:
- 10x42 21.3 oz; 10x50 30 oz; 12x50 28.9 oz; 15x56 34.8 oz
- Dimensions (H x W):
- 10x42 5.7 x 5.1 in; 10x50 6.6 x 5.3 in; 12x50 6.4 x 5.3 in; 15x56 7.1 x 5.8 in
- Waterproof / Fogproof:
- Yes, argon purged
- In the Box:
- GlassPak harness, neck strap, objective covers, rainguard, lens cloth (15x56 adds tripod adapter)
