Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 10x42 Binoculars - HD Optical System, Non-slip Grip, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof, Included

4.8 | 3,095 ratings

Price: 189.39

Last update: 01-10-2025

About this item

10x magnification & 42mm objective lenses, these Diamondback HD binos are optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration and provide outstanding color fidelity, sharpness and light transmission
Fully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission with anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces. Dielectric coating provides bright, clear, color-accurate images. Armortek coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt
Adjustable eyecups twist up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. Center focus wheel adjusts the focus of both binocular barrels at the same time. Diopter (located on right Eyepiece) adjusts for differences in a user's eyes.
Rubber armor provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable external protection. Binoculars are tripod adaptable allowing use on a tripod or car window mount.
Argon purging and O-ring seals provide water and fog proof performance in all environments. Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact. Includes glass Pak harness.
Backed by our unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty. A fully transferable promise to repair or replace your item if it becomes damaged/defective. Does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that doesn't hinder performance.

Product information

Product Dimensions

9.2 x 7.8 x 5.1 inches

Item Weight

1.33 pounds

ASIN

B07V3LDFCR

Item model number

DB-215

Customer Reviews

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,940 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#11 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products)
#9 in Binoculars

Date First Available

July 11, 2019

Department

unisex-adult

Manufacturer

Vortex Optics

Language

English

Top reviews from the United States

Steven R. Pocock

Bang for the buck.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022

I got these as a light spare pair of binos for hiking, birding and hunting. I am NOT disappointed. I have a pair of old Pentax 10x50's that is excellent. I thought these would probably not be quite as bright to look through. Boy was I wrong. Binos have come a long way in 15 years and these are bright, clear, super sharp and contrasty. Even if I'm not backpacking, these are going to become my go-to binos. They feel well built and solid. If I had any criticism, they are quite stiff to adjust to different pairs of eyes. I believe that in time they will smooth out. The ergonomics are simple and easy. I find myself picking up birds much more easily, due to the super color rendition and easy focus. Highly recommended if you're in for a $200 pair of binos.

Christopher Grigg

Great product. Decent price

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023

These binos work great. Easy to use, great quality, perfect view. Vortex makes great products and I loved these.( until they got stolen from my car). Need to buy another pair now and I would definitely buy these again.

Le Harquebusier

Compact but powerful

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024

These binoculars are my first foray into roof prism lenses. Porro prism binoculars are most common in the marketplace for generic binoculars sold in department stores, and are what most people are familiar with, but they are often so bulky (especially the higher power models) that these Vortex 10x42 binos are such a treat for their power, compactness and relatively light weight.
Most every single negative or below 5 star review of the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 binoculars is from someone who didn’t do their due diligence on product research or to determine whether the binoculars are right for their use or not. The rest of the sub 5 star reviews seem to be complaints about the shipper, shipping damage or they received used or a pre-damaged product but that is up to the vendor to resolve. Some reviewers appear to have broken the binos themselves then said they were fragile and cheap but they never described how they were broken. One reviewer gave them one star because he felt the instructions and the product was too complicated for him to figure out but did say the optics were good. These are binoculars, not a rocket science kit. I will address some of the concerns reviewers had: The strap loop on the left side of the ocular lens cover is split down the middle on purpose (molded that way, not torn) so it can detach and dangle by the solid loop on the right. This is so the lens cover isn’t dangling right in front of your nose and mouth. That is a pretty clever feature. The captive lens covers are a great feature so you never lose them and remember to use them.
The instructions on assembling the case straps could be better illustrated—I had to look up how to run the straps through the Fastex style "ladder lock" buckles but that is a minor hassle. I didn't attach the binocular straps to the case, I kept the case and the binoculars separate, not toggled together as the instructions say. These binoculars are not the top-of-the-line binoculars sold by Vortex Optics even though people reviewed them like they are. The precision binocular world is littered with binoculars costing 4 figures ($1,000 USD) and up so these are not the absolute best 10x42 binoculars you can get. Lastly, these are NOT zoom binoculars but have a fixed 10X magnification with a regular focusing knob so people believing they “zoom too slow” are a bit off the mark. The focusing knob IS a little slow compared to what I am used to but I believe it was designed that way for maximum precision (fine focus over coarse focus). I'm still evaluating these optics but they are miles higher than $50 10x50 binoculars in brightness and optical clarity.

NKL

Better than more expensive products

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023

Excellent. We bought several different types to test out. These were the instant winners, coming up as the best among other brands that were twice as expensive. We tested them out ignoring the cost and these won hands-down. They were noticeably light weight (felt much lighter than more expensive compact binoculars of different brands even though the specs suggested comparable weights). They were strongly and significantly more clear than our other choices. My husband has older eyes with everything that comes with that, and he too found them clear and easy to focus and look through. Very comfortable in our hands (my hands are small, my husband has large hands). Nice case (would prefer a hard-shell case, but this was soft).

mission

Bird watcher

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024

Great binoculars for bird watchers. Might not be ideal for flat super long distance like somewhere out west but on the east coast with lots of trees not sure I’m seeing any farther than these are made for. Easy to adjust.

Ray Cottle

Really nice binoculars for the price.

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

I'm no expert on binoculars, but these seem to have the magnification, brightness, and stability of some better known binoculars for a lower price. I like the straight-through, roof-prism design.

Jean H

Bright clarity...

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

would like all lens covers to be attached so they are not lost... they are compact and great for travel. the carrying case is really nice

David C.

Good value, medium priced.

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024

Well, it's not Leica or Swarovski but it's a GREAT value and is quite suitable for intermediate level birding. Pros might turn up their noses, but don't let the snob effect worry you.

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