Completely redesigned, the legendary Diamondback binocular Series once again redefines the price vs performance ratio in the world of optics. The short-hinge design and upscale sleek new look grabs the eye and leaves more room for your hands-making them physically easier to hold. An all-new optical system serves up stunning views and impressive low-light performance. An ultra-wide field of view lets you efficiently cover ground and acquire subjects with ease.
Product Features
- 8x magnification and 42mm objective lenses, these Diamondback binoculars are the workhorse of Vortex lineup; known for impressive optical quality and durability.
- Dielectric, fully multi-coated lenses transmit more light and clearer, brighter images. A field of view that is one of the largest in its class helps you efficiently glass your surroundings and identify your target.
- A sleek, short hinge design with rubber armor and thumb indents leaves more room for your hands creating an easier, secure, non-slip grip.
- Multi-position eyecups twist up for adjustable eye relief. A right eye diopter accomodates for focal differences in your eyes.
- Argon purging and rubber armor provide enhanced waterproof and fogproof performance in extreme weather conditions.
Perfection at the Price! For a decade now, I have been accustomed to top of the line vortex binoculars ( $900) and Kowa 80mm ( $2000) and loved them both with zero complaints on every level.. I also recently bought this 8×42 diamondback and the new 2016 10×42 diamondback to try out face to face… First let me say that I like the old design 8×42 very much for the money ( you can find this for $134 to $180)… But , The new 2016 Vortex 10×42 diamondback at ( $229 is just fantastic for that extra $50 to $70) .. great…
I’m very pleased with my Vortex New 2016 8×42 binoculars Hi,I’m very pleased with my Vortex New 2016 8×42 binoculars. Compared to the Bushnell Naturview 8×42 binoculars that I’ve been using for the last 3 years the Vortex are much better. They are brighter, clearer, lighter, focus better, handle better and have the incredible Vortex Warrantee.I got to experience Vortex support a few months ago when I dropped my Vortex Razor Spotting Scope on a sharp rock shattering the optical eye piece. When I called Vortex I made it clear…
Overpriced and lots of purple fringe. Sharpness is pretty good but not as good as Bushnell Legend. Skip these. If they were $150 I would give them 4 stars, but they are $250. These have a fair amount of purple fringing and the sharpness is not quite as good as the Bushnell Legend L and M series in 10×42; I would actually stick with the Bushnell Legend’s and skip the idea of a 12x bino. The truth is that I have not found a good pair of 12x binos. The Celestron 12×60 are dark and have poor optics. The Celestron 15×70’s are slightly better but also have purple fringing and are not super sharp. The Nikon…