Vortex Optics Diamondback Roof Prism Binoculars 10x42

Last year I had purchased a pair of Redfield Rebel 10x50 for about $135 all said and done, and for the price, I will say those are an excellent set of Bino's, and I always got compliments. This year however, I really wanted something a little lighter weight, as I spend a lot of time on my feet, so any weight I could shed on my neck/back was most welcome. I had a hard time choosing between the Leupold BX-2 Acadias and these. And owning Leupold Scopes, and range finders I was originally leaning that direction, but sadly(or not?), Hunting season was here! and Amazon was not offering Prime on the 10x42's in the BX-2, so I decided to bite the Bullet on these new 2016 Model Diamondbacks. So far I absolutely love them! They are light, but not a "cheap" feeling light. They are extremely comfortable in hand, and very sharp glass quality, surpassing my Redfields(note they are a Leupold Company now) by a small margin! One thing that really stood out in comparison to my old pair is the lighting quality, very clear and bright! especially in lower light conditions! I was beyond impressed. The carrying case it comes with is awesome, and a nice change over many other "pouch style" carrying cases form other manufacturers. Overall I am super satisfied with this set of Binoculars especially given the price tag! I really would have liked to compare the BX-2 & Diamond back side by side, however our local Cabelas was out of stock in both in the 10x42 size, so it is what it is! But I can say I strongly do recommend these! This past weekend I was out with my 2 Brother in laws & my father in law, and they were shocked how bright and clear the image was. Says enough for me! UPDATE 11/3/2016 Went in to Cabelas today now that they have both the Vortex Diamondbacks & Leupold BX2's in stock in the 10x42. Comparing side by side, glass quality was neck and neck, but I would almost favor the Diamondbacks in sheer "crisp image" factor. But honestly to close to really call, especially in store. One thing for sure I can tell you is that the 10x42 Leupold BX-2's were a substantial amount heavier, which to me is a con, also far bulkier feeling in general. The feel if the Diamondbacks in hand is far more comfortable than that of the BX-2's. All while the Diamondbacks are $30-$40 cheaper depending on current market value. Vortex get's my call on this one! Update: 5/26/2019 Recently picked up a pair of Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD's for a price to good to pass up. While edge to edge clarity, and low light conditions are noticeably better, the Diamondbacks are still a crazy good pair of binocular's, especially given the price tag. I was also able to use a pair of Vortex Viper HD's this past 2018 Elk season, they also were a noticeable improvement over the Diamondbacks. Overall this will likely be the last time I update this review. The Diamondback's are probably the best bang for your dollar binocular on the market plain and simple, and really aren't THAT far behind the curve compared to the $600-1000 set's. If you can't successfully spot animals in the field with the Vortex Diamondbacks, you're doing it wrong.

Cold not be happier. Bought along with a pair of Bushnell XLT Bone Collectors and really glad I did. Right away, the Vortex are slightly better in my estimation after a solid hour of side-by-side comparison and are smaller and feel more sturdily built. Optically, I'd give them a 2-3% edge in all-around clarity, light transmission, focus, and control. These will go in my main pack, the others in my truck for everyday on hand availability. Both sport what sound to me like identical warranties which are essentially no questions asked- Vortex is known to lead the industry here, so one can be comfortable putting them to use regularly. I waffled a bit on getting one good set of ED glassed binocs, but kept coming back to having 2 pairs that in my eyes are close enough rivals to ED quality. Being more a weekend warrior and occasional hunter, I could not justify the cost/benefit. Light transmission is excellent, close focus is remarkable at 6 feet, controls are sturdy and hold their place well, focus is smooth. No aberrations yet detected out to 1/2 mile view. I do recommend the Vortex harness as an enhancement to carry. The hand feel is very comfortable, though larger hands may not agree- as with any optic in this size/design. **Low light- at more than 30 minutes after dusk, the clarity and ability to see was remarkable as well. At 100 yds. was clearly able to make out objects the naked eye could not see, lines were sharp, colors identifiable. ***After more use, I am picking up some chromatic aberration- in this case a steel pole against a cloudy sky and found a faint blue line on one side, red on the other. Still, the clarity was on, not going to let it change my rating, it was minor. I'm more than pleased with this purchase and extend the highest recommendation I can extend for a price/performance balanced optic.

A buddy has a pair and I was impressed with them so I bought a pair also. I am not an optics critic or an expert in binoculars. I hunt with them and its very simple. Are they clear in low light situations, and can I see stuff far away with them. The answer is yes. I can't say that I compared these to $1000 binos, because I could not afford $1000 binocs even if they kicked the crap out of the Vortex. I have tried others in this price point and hands down Vortex wins that group. So if you have a fat wallet and can afford super premium glass, you can probably get a better set. For average joes who have other things straining the hobby budget I think these are the best you can get at this price. I use them on a binoc harness and I will warn you. Do not leave the lens protectors on when hunting or walking around. They will fall off. Use the protectors for transit and leave in the car once you hit the field unless you carry them in a case. I used these over a 6 week bow season in Iowa. Hot, cold, sunny, cloudy, drizzle,dawn, dusk, name it these were used and I had no failures. No fogging, focused easily and the glass is clear and bright. I comes with a hard case, strap and cleaning cloth. I am happy with the purchase, would buy again and recommend these to friends.

Bought these for my kid. Thought for the price they would do and help her want to glass longer in the field. We just got back from a hunting trip for Axis deer and she really liked this scope. When we first looked through them I was impressed. Glass was clear, easy to focus and with good binocular holder it wasn't to big for her to wear. It comes with straps but I never use them. Bino holders allow you to move freely with them not bouncing around or wearing out your neck. Anyway, good product and warranty. Daughter got 2 nice deer on 2 day hunt. Vortex binoculars helped her spot first deer in low light under trees bedded in shade over 600yds away. We had fun spotting game at long ranges too. But we knew our limits and had several good stalks which lead to a 2 deer tally for a very fun weekend. I know these worked well for her and kept her glassing much longer then lower quality binoculars would have. If glass isn't clear and field of view to small kids get bored. This Vortex 10x was powerful enough and not shaky for her to spend time viewing without eye fatigue. Buy them, they work, aren't too heavy and have decent hard case for travel and storage.

Crisp optics centrally, if you've only used wal-mart 7x35 binoculars these will amaze you. Everyone I've handed these to for a quick look at something has looked back at me with awe after a few seconds of use...really impressive brightness and clarity. Very life-like image. However...they're not perfect, but for the price point, I think one should expect this. Negatives: 1).When panning while viewing, there is a very noticeable "fish-bowl" effect, with the edges of the visual field appearing closer than the center. If one is glassing for game over several hours, this would be a nuisance. 2). The edges of the visual field are not as crisp as the center. I realized this was a weakness when comparing to a higher-end set of Leupold binocs, also 10x42. When these Diamondbacks are mounted on a tripod, if you are trying to look for game, your "functional" visual field would be restricted detrimentally(Note: I experimented with vertex distance to see if that would improve the edges of the viewing field--it did not.). But if you are bird-watching, where you're going to be holding the binocs in your hands, if you are scanning for a bird, once you detect it, you can quickly center the animal in the viewing field, so this weakness is not a significant problem in this scenario. 3). Chromatic aberrations. They're there, they're noticeable, but the average user will likely not complain about this. If you enjoy the richness of colors comprising a bird's plumage, this might be little bit of a nuisance. If your viewing is more goal-oriented (spotting game and discerning characteristics thereof) this will probably not bother you. On the whole, these are an excellent set of binoculars for a reasonable cost. I highly recommend them, and have recommended them to friends. Some of these weaknesses do leave me wishing for better, and I'll probably upgrade in the future, but this is a great place to start.

EXCEPTIONAL BINOCULARS AT A REASONABLE PRICE. I was sold on Vortex products a few years back. My first purchase was the Vortex Ranger 1000 range finder. I have used it numerous times in the field and at the range. Easy to operate and very accurate. I can't say enough good things about it. The next purchase was the Strike Eagle rifle scope for my AR-15. Clarity and eye relief is phenomenal. Just ordered the "New" Diamondback 10x42 binoculars and am amazed at how clear the view is and light gathering capability. These binoculars are better than many costing over twice the price. Purchased the Vortex binocular harness and am very pleased at how well they hold the binoculars and are extremely comfortable. To eliminate loosing the eyepiece cover I ordered the OP/TECH USA Utility Loop Connector #1301222 and attached these to the binocular and utilized one of the strap connectors that comes with the Vortex harness to attach to the eyepiece cover. See picture. Ordered through Amazon and delivered in perfect condition in two business days. Awesome. See link below. https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Diamondback-10x42-Binoculars/dp/B0192GJLMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478631502&sr=8-1&keywords=vortex+diamondback+new+10x42 Can't go wrong with Vortex Optics.

Recently bought a set of Diamondback 10x42 binos to replace a set of 12x50 midline Bushnells that I had grown unhappy with. I am nothing but impressed. The feel of them in the hands just screams quality. The image is crystal clear and light gathering is amazing for the objective size. I was slightly apprehensive about buying a set of compact binos when it comes to light gathering but these are amazing. Plus the warranty is to good to beat. Needless to say I am now a Vortex customer for life. I want a new gun just to justify buying a new scope. EDIT 2-27-17: After seeing people saying these aren't real I checked mine and their box out with Vortex no where to be seen. I sent in photos along with why I was curious and revived a response back within a few hours stating that they are real even with Vortex not printed anywhere on them or the packaging. Don't hesitate to buy these optics.

Literally (underline that) Night and Day difference! Granted, I am coming from some cheap 10x25s that I spent more time guessing what I was looking at while hunting compared to pulling these babies up and boom, it's there! I seriously can't wait to use these in the field though, I just got them in the mail today and tested them out through my house windows at night with street lights on and can see an incredible difference while testing on car license plates down the street versus my junk set of binoculars! I mean... the low light capability of these just blows my mind and without spending that much money, really.... I hope that in the grand scheme of things these will be my hunting binoculars forever. Considering Vortex's amazing warranty and service/repairs forever and without needing to buy an accidental damage plan. In fact, I am extremely hopeful for the future use of any Vortex optics at this point :) I tried to get a deal on the previous model of these through Cabelas online last week but they sold out and canceled my order. I was sort of hoping to give them a little credit as the guy at the optics counter was really helpful to me when I was checking them out a few months ago to actually see the difference between various options in my price range - he was very informative with the Vortex warranty and etc, as well as comparative models.... anyway that fell through and Amazon won this round. Another thing I really appreciate is how firm the hinge is, so I when I am using them I don't have to constantly adjust so my eyes don't feel cross-eyed but rather comfortable using both single handed or with both hands and with confidence in the binoculars doing the job they are supposed to do. They also come with a pretty nice case to store them in so I don't have to worry about jostling around with tools or other metal things that would mess them up cosmetically. Overall, Way to go Vortex on some really affordable binoculars that everyone loves (myself first and foremost this time)!

In cerca di un binocolo affidabile per il mio safari in Africa, ho scelto il Vortex Optics Diamondback 8x42 HD. La mia scelta si è rivelata azzeccata. L'ingrandimento 8x è perfetto per il birdwatching, offrendo un campo visivo ampio e luminoso. La nitidezza delle immagini è eccellente, anche in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione. La qualità costruttiva è robusta e la presa in gomma assicura una manipolazione sicura. Ho apprezzato particolarmente la facilità di messa a fuoco e la presenza della custodia protettiva. Confrontato con altri binocoli che ho avuto modo di provare, il Vortex Diamondback si è rivelato superiore, offrendo un'esperienza visiva di alto livello a un prezzo competitivo. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti gli appassionati di birdwatching.

I had a pair of Steiners that I thought were the best, but these are even better. Great quality, feel good in your hands and absolutely crystal clear, even in low light. Bought to be used on Safari in Botswana - helped us to spot some amazing animals. Everyone in our group was fighting over them and two of my friends have already ordered their own pairs. Great product, and the lifetime warranty means these are just ridiculous value. Couldn't recommend more.

Wow, after trying many different binoculars and returning them with great disappointment I went to the local outdoor sportsman store. The first thing the guy behind counter reached for, after I explained that I was wanting a good quality smaller size binoculars was the Vortex Diamondbacks. The quality and clarity was fantastic. I have a bigger set from another manufacturer and these were better. The warranty is amazing. The local sportsman store would not match the Amazon price, I saved $70 Cdn on using Amazon. This is something I would and will recommend to anyone.

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Hola un saludo a todos, lo primero que hay que mencionar a mi parecer es que este modelo DIAMONDBACK II lo mejor que tiene es que su relación calidad precio es insuperable, después de mirar, comparar, y probar unos ocho prismáticos que lo duplicaban y alguno lo triplicaba en precio, este no tiene nada que envidiar a dichos modelos, no voy a mencionar marcas , pero made in germany ,made in poland, made in japan etc. etc. Este modelo de vortex el único pero que yo le he encontrado es una minúscula pegatina made in china, ya que los vortex viper hd son made in japan, pensaba que estos también lo serian. En conclusión estoy muy satisfecho con la compra, los he probado de noche y supera a algunos modelos que me sorprendieron por su bajo rendimiento . Es muy recomendable su compra por el reducido precio que tienen, ya por poco mas de 200 euros tienes unos prismáticos con los portes y impuestos incluidos, aparte te llevas un modelo nuevo con funda, con correa, con un nuevo chasis de magnesio, y con lentes multitratadas, y una gran luminosidad y nitidez. Un saludo.