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Vortex Optics Diamondback Classic Binoculars 10x42
Brand | Vortex |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Special Feature | Fog Proof |
Objective Lens Diameter | 42 |
Magnification Maximum | 10 |
About this item
- Roof prism full-size 10x42 binoculars provide 10x magnification through a 42mm objective lens.
- VIP Unconditional Lifetime Warranty means Vortex Optics will fix or repair at no cost to the customer, no questions asked.
- Multi-coated optics and phase corrected prisms
- Waterproof and fogproof protection
- Rainguard, tethered objective lens covers, comfort neck strap, and deluxe custom-molded carry case included in the box. Field of View: 345 feet/1000 yards|6.6 degrees
- Close Focus: 5 feet
- Objective Lens Diameter 42 mm
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Value for money | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Light weight | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | — | — |
Sheerness | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | — | — | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Sold By | — | Hunting_Stuff | Mollys Place | Amazon.com | Electropedia llc | Sports-and-Gadgets |
field of view | 345 feet | — | 334 feet | 293 feet | 271 feet | 409 feet |
focus type | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus |
apparent angle of view | 6.6 degrees | — | 6.4 degrees | 52.1 degrees | 5.2 degrees | 7.8 degrees |
lens coating | Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | — |
eye relief | 16 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 18.4 millimeters | 14 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
exit pupil diameter | 4.2 millimeters | — | — | 4.2 millimeters | — | 5.25 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.6 x 1.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
ASIN | B004803YTW |
Item model number | D241 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #249 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #120 in Binoculars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Vortex Optics |
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Customers like the quality, clarity, value, and size of the binoculars. For example, they mention that it's well built, clear, and sharp. They appreciate the weight and size, saying that it’s light enough to hold with one hand. Customers are also impresseded with the adjustability, saying it’ll focus smoothly and easily.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the binoculars. They mention that they are well built, have great optics, and the workmanship of the product is excellent. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and durability.
"...Color: Absolutely true color came back to us through the lens* Ruggedness: The rubberized armor coating helps make them tough, but also makes..." Read more
"...It has a very comfortable rubberized feel yet very solid and has a hefty weight to it. The thing feels like a tank and can take a beating...." Read more
"...They are a good size, with good light and magnification, a pleasure to use. They are well designed, high quality, and fairly priced...." Read more
"...The Diamond Backs have a very rugged look and feel them. They are light and feel good in the hand...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the binoculars. They mention that the view is clear and sharp, with crystal clear clarity. The optics clarity is superb, and the bins can see very far and clear. The quality of viewing is good, and it allows viewing of distant animals with clarity and stability.
"This binocular from Vortex has very clear glass, the eyepieces have great eye relief (16mm) and the right-eye diopter placement worked absolutely..." Read more
"...I found the performance of this binocular to be superior. Clarity, color accuracy, focus...it has everything for which one could ask or expect,..." Read more
"...but i was supprised to find out that this Vortex model had a wider feild of view compared to its competitors in the same price range...." Read more
"...The case that comes with the DBs is a soft shell clam type case. It looks nice but may be a bit harder to stow if your needing space because its..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the binoculars. They mention that they are well worth the price, very clear, and have good quality for the price. Some say that the performance is awesome and that they don't need to buy more expensive optics.
"...This binocular has a fantastic price-to-value ratio and you really have to spend some time comparing it to other units in order to gain full..." Read more
"...Can't say enough good things about this bino. Well worth the money." Read more
"...They are well designed, high quality, and fairly priced.I guess you can tell that I am impressed. You will be too." Read more
"...Nikon Monarch 5 is more expensive, but I feel like the extra quality was worth the cost...." Read more
Customers like the size of the binocular. They mention that it is fairly compact, not too heavy, and easy to zoom in. Some say that it's light enough to hold with one hand.
"...Temps ranged from 68 to 16 on our test days* Design: Outstanding compact size, easily adjusting to the distance between my eyes, with controls..." Read more
"...I like the size of this binocular; it's fairly compact. The crosshatch in the rubber skin makes it easy to grip...." Read more
"...It has a very comfortable rubberized feel yet very solid and has a hefty weight to it. The thing feels like a tank and can take a beating...." Read more
"...They are a good size, with good light and magnification, a pleasure to use. They are well designed, high quality, and fairly priced...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the binoculars. They mention that it's lightweight, easy to adjust/focus, and has a smooth focal adjustment. Some appreciate the eye relief adjustment and the diopter adjustment. Overall, most are happy with the adjust ability of these binos.
"...Design: Outstanding compact size, easily adjusting to the distance between my eyes, with controls that are easy to reach and use*..." Read more
"...Clarity, color accuracy, focus...it has everything for which one could ask or expect, certainly at this price point...." Read more
"These are great binoculars. Focusing is quick and easy and they seem to stay in focus between uses...." Read more
"Great weight. Excellent glass. Comes with nice case. Easy to focus, crip view" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the light of the binoculars. They mention that it has good light and magnification, and the light gathering ability is far beyond what they expected. The view is bright, clear, and razor-sharp, making it great for hunting in low light conditions. The binos are not light weight, but not too heavy to use all day. They also say that the optics are great in all lighting conditions.
"...They are a good size, with good light and magnification, a pleasure to use. They are well designed, high quality, and fairly priced...." Read more
"...The Diamond Backs have a very rugged look and feel them. They are light and feel good in the hand...." Read more
"...You get what you pay for! Bright, crystal Clear clarity like I had never seen in a pair of binoculars before...." Read more
"...The clarity is exceptional and the light gathering ability is far beyond what I expected...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the warranty provided by the binoculars. They mention that it covers them for lifetime, it's unconditional, and it'd be well worth the money. Some say that the warranty is a great deal and that it'll be transferable.
"...The unconditional warranty is refreshing in this day of very limited warranties on practically everything...." Read more
"...Diamondback binoculars over other manufacturers is their unconditional lifetime warranty...." Read more
"...But I do know that the warranty with the Vortex company is unbeatable. They stand behind their products better than any other company I have seen...." Read more
"...They have the best warranty in the business. The view is clear and sharp...." Read more
Customers find the binocular easy to use, convenient, and lightweight. They appreciate the controls that are easy to reach and use. Customers also mention that the diopter setting is a cinch to dial in.
"...This binocular seems well built and easy to use, and has worked very well for me.Highly recommended. Go for it...." Read more
"...The diopter setting was a cinch to dial in and I did not have to readjust once done...." Read more
"...They are a good size, with good light and magnification, a pleasure to use. They are well designed, high quality, and fairly priced...." Read more
"...Throughout the day I was continually amazed at the clarity and ease of use...." Read more
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This Vortex binocular is now on its way to a friend who is a world-class collegiate archer, as he wants to test against his Leopolds. I will return here to add comments from his review as completed, and offer the following from my week's worth of testing so far:
To begin with, the binocular was shipped quickly in a well packed box, and arrived in perfect condition. The binoc comes with a rainguard, lens covers, carry strap and a semi-hard clamshell zippered carry case. The exterior of the binocs is made of a waterproof, rubberized green and black material that is very comfortable to hold, and the compact size adds to that comfort.
Within just a few minutes I had the eye relief of both eyepieces adjusted to my liking, and then set the right-eye diopter to my vision needs. Very easy to do... so we headed out to the back forty. Right away we had a great test experience; we have a family of Barred Owls that live near the creek that runs through the property, and papa owl was sitting right there in a tree surveying the land (looking for dinner, we surmised). I was standing on a little hill, and Mr. Owl was in a tree about 40 yards away. Between us there were various trees and undergrowth, including a beautiful dogwood tree (purple/red fall time leaves) sitting in a small swale.
With this Vortex Diamondback 10x42 binocular, I could see the fine detail of the owl's brown, gray and white feathers and seemingly peered right into the dark black pools that were his eyes. Very cool; like a staring match seeing who would blink first (am sure he won). Yet, with an easy turn of the center focus wheel I could back off of the owl and focus in quickly on the dogwood tree, seeing the vivid red-purple leaves, and every vein running through them. Even though the tree was 30 feet or so away, this binocular made it feel as if I could reach out and touch the leaves and small berries.
That was my first experience with the Vortex Diamondback Binocular, and the rest of the day, the rest of the week, followed suit. Am very happy with the performance based on the following:
* Clarity: Very good; better than any other binocular under $400 that I have experienced
* Color: Absolutely true color came back to us through the lens
* Ruggedness: The rubberized armor coating helps make them tough, but also makes them easy to hold
* Water & fog proof: The lenses are multi-coated and the binoc is argon gas filled, so we had no fogging. Temps ranged from 68 to 16 on our test days
* Design: Outstanding compact size, easily adjusting to the distance between my eyes, with controls that are easy to reach and use
* Eye relief: One of the best features of all, allowing my eyes to have the space needed to see the full field of view
* Field of view: Very good 345 feet at 1000 yards, or about 6.6 degrees
* Size & weight: Just right for our needs at about 6 inches long, 5.5 inches from side to side, and just under 1.5 lbs
* Warranty: You can't get better than a Lifetime Warranty...
Having purchased other Vortex gear (such as their StrikeFire) and been impressed, this Vortex Diamondback 10x42 Binocular maintains the great Vortex track record.
This binocular has a fantastic price-to-value ratio and you really have to spend some time comparing it to other units in order to gain full appreciation for how good a deal this is. The VIP Unconditional Lifetime Warranty coverage that Vortex provides also adds value; given that warranty, if an issue ever arises I will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. I did receive this binocular gratis from the manufacturer and put it to immediate use to objectively find out how well it performed. My statements here reflect that testing, and will be updated when the archery team finishes their review too.
If you are looking for a 10x42, waterproof, fogproof, binocular of this style, size, power and price, for use similar to what I have described above, then I highly recommend this Vortex Diamondback 10x42 Binocular to you based on our experience with it. This binocular seems well built and easy to use, and has worked very well for me.
Highly recommended. Go for it.
(PS: By the way, the fleece hat is nice, soft & warm too)
The first binocular was bad, real bad, as confirmed by Vortex. Hey, it happens. Anything mass produced is bound to have a lemon once in a while. I just happened to get one. In addition I will go so far as to say I suspect the original binocular was a return to OpticsPlanet which of course was subsequently resold. Certainly I can't prove that, but given all the other trouble I had with OpticsPlanet I would strongly advise anyone to avoid purchasing through them.
There is very good news to report about the replacement from Vortex; this is one damn fine binocular! I was pleasantly shocked when I finally had a chance to give this thing a workout, as it were.
The first thing I noticed was how sensitive the focus is. I consider this to be a good thing; I hardly mind having to readjust the focus as often as I did and got used to it quickly. The diopter setting was a cinch to dial in and I did not have to readjust once done.
Image clarity is excellent, with only the slightest chromatic aberration. You practically have to be looking for it; I first tried this binocular late in the afternoon, looking at mountains perhaps 2 miles away. Between the light at that time of day and the colors of the mountains (mostly medium to dark brown) a lesser binocular would have shown its true colors, pun more or less intended. I expect you make out a rabbit bounding through the brush at well over a mile with this.
I like the size of this binocular; it's fairly compact. The crosshatch in the rubber skin makes it easy to grip. Overall the binocular feels good in the hands. The neck strap is comfortable and should be plenty sturdy. I also appreciate that it comes with thick rubber covers for both the ocular and objective lenses. You can loop the neck strap through the ocular lens cover; one side of the cover has a break in the loop, making it easy to get it out of the way. The carrying case is nice, if a bit on the large side. You won't have any trouble putting the binocular back in its case and won't have to stuff the neck strap into a tight fit.
I found the performance of this binocular to be superior. Clarity, color accuracy, focus...it has everything for which one could ask or expect, certainly at this price point. Best of luck finding anything that compares without rapidly moving toward 4 figures.
One other thing absolutely must be stated: the customer service I received from Vortex is as good as I've ever seen. The only thing they could have done to make it better would have been to hop on a plane and hand deliver my replacement unit. The CSR I dealt with was exceptionally helpful and quite prompt in replying to me each time I wrote. If you have a problem with a Vortex product, do not hesitate to contact them directly.
Unfortunately Vortex cannot sell directly to the end user at this time. If they did I would in the future buy from them with no regard to any discount off MSRP I might get on Amazon. Even so, I stress again that if you have problems or questions, contact them.
This binocular will remain my favorite for a long time to come. Highest praise for Vortex, and boo-hiss for OpticsPlanet.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2012
The first binocular was bad, real bad, as confirmed by Vortex. Hey, it happens. Anything mass produced is bound to have a lemon once in a while. I just happened to get one. In addition I will go so far as to say I suspect the original binocular was a return to OpticsPlanet which of course was subsequently resold. Certainly I can't prove that, but given all the other trouble I had with OpticsPlanet I would strongly advise anyone to avoid purchasing through them.
There is very good news to report about the replacement from Vortex; this is one damn fine binocular! I was pleasantly shocked when I finally had a chance to give this thing a workout, as it were.
The first thing I noticed was how sensitive the focus is. I consider this to be a good thing; I hardly mind having to readjust the focus as often as I did and got used to it quickly. The diopter setting was a cinch to dial in and I did not have to readjust once done.
Image clarity is excellent, with only the slightest chromatic aberration. You practically have to be looking for it; I first tried this binocular late in the afternoon, looking at mountains perhaps 2 miles away. Between the light at that time of day and the colors of the mountains (mostly medium to dark brown) a lesser binocular would have shown its true colors, pun more or less intended. I expect you make out a rabbit bounding through the brush at well over a mile with this.
I like the size of this binocular; it's fairly compact. The crosshatch in the rubber skin makes it easy to grip. Overall the binocular feels good in the hands. The neck strap is comfortable and should be plenty sturdy. I also appreciate that it comes with thick rubber covers for both the ocular and objective lenses. You can loop the neck strap through the ocular lens cover; one side of the cover has a break in the loop, making it easy to get it out of the way. The carrying case is nice, if a bit on the large side. You won't have any trouble putting the binocular back in its case and won't have to stuff the neck strap into a tight fit.
I found the performance of this binocular to be superior. Clarity, color accuracy, focus...it has everything for which one could ask or expect, certainly at this price point. Best of luck finding anything that compares without rapidly moving toward 4 figures.
One other thing absolutely must be stated: the customer service I received from Vortex is as good as I've ever seen. The only thing they could have done to make it better would have been to hop on a plane and hand deliver my replacement unit. The CSR I dealt with was exceptionally helpful and quite prompt in replying to me each time I wrote. If you have a problem with a Vortex product, do not hesitate to contact them directly.
Unfortunately Vortex cannot sell directly to the end user at this time. If they did I would in the future buy from them with no regard to any discount off MSRP I might get on Amazon. Even so, I stress again that if you have problems or questions, contact them.
This binocular will remain my favorite for a long time to come. Highest praise for Vortex, and boo-hiss for OpticsPlanet.
A big plus with Vortex is that came with nice accessories like the cover caps for the front and rear lens, neck strap and neoprene carrying case. Saves me money from having to buy those seperately. It has a very comfortable rubberized feel yet very solid and has a hefty weight to it. The thing feels like a tank and can take a beating. Dropped mine a few times from setting it down on a chair and once from having it on top of my car and forgetting that i put it up there. Still works like nothing happened. Best part is that i didn't have to spend a arm and a leg for a great set of optics. $1000 for binos is just plain rediculous when you can just buy these and are as good as the expensive ones.
The wider view is also a big plus. Probably the biggest reason i choose this over another Nikon. People useally pay more for this but i was supprised to find out that this Vortex model had a wider feild of view compared to its competitors in the same price range. And the dipoter setting to match your eyes are also a great feature, espacillay those who doesn't have 20/20 vision on both eyes. Can't say enough good things about this bino. Well worth the money.
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I read and watched the reviews of scores of binoculars because £167 is not a sum I would normally pay for something that is just a treat for myself. Just about everything pointed me in the direction of these bins and when they arrived I was not disappointed. They are well protected, they are comfortable to use, they are quick to adjust and they give a good sharp focused image.
If you want a good, general-use pair of bins (with a lifetime warranty btw) then I can highly recommend these.