Colour and detail
The HD optical system reduces colour fringing. Fully multi-coated lenses improve light transmission, while dielectric prism coatings support colour fidelity and phase correction improves contrast and resolution.
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10x detail for outdoor observation
The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 combines 10x magnification with 42 mm objective lenses in a waterproof, argon-purged binocular.
10xmagnification
Bring distant detail closer
Objects appear 10 times larger than they do to the unaided eye.
42 mmobjective lenses
The front lens diameter
This is the diameter of each objective lens, not the magnification.
Approx. 110 mat 1,000 m
Know how much of the scene fits
At a distance of 1,000 metres, the view spans approximately 110 metres from side to side.
HD optics, weather protection and easy adjustment
Colour and detail
The HD optical system reduces colour fringing. Fully multi-coated lenses improve light transmission, while dielectric prism coatings support colour fidelity and phase correction improves contrast and resolution.
Protection outdoors
Argon purging and O-ring seals provide fogproof and waterproof performance. Rubber armour helps you grip the body, while ArmorTek protects the exterior lenses against scratches, oil and dirt.
Adjust the view
Twist the eyecups up or down for use with or without glasses. The centre focus wheel adjusts both barrels together. A compatible tripod adapter can be added for supported viewing; the adapter and tripod are not included.
In the box
Diamondback HD 10x42 binoculars
GlassPakâ„¢ Binocular Harness
Comfort Neck Strap
Tethered Objective Lens Covers
Rainguard Eyepiece Cover
Lens Cloth
Vortex VIP warranty in Australia
The Vortex VIP lifetime warranty covers repair or replacement of damaged or defective products.
ExclusionsLoss, theft, deliberate damage and cosmetic damage that does not affect performance are excluded.
Purchase country mattersGrey-market imports are not covered. Claims go through the dealer or distributor in the country of purchase.
Australian claimsAustralian Vortex VIP warranty and claim form
Specifications
Optics
Magnification
10x
Objective Lens Diameter
42 mm
Eye Relief
15.0mm
Angular Field of View
6.3º
Linear Field of View
Approx. 110 m at 1,000 m (330 ft at 1,000 yd)
Close Focus
Approx. 1.52 m (5.0 ft)
Interpupillary Distance
55mm - 73mm
Size and weight
Height
Approx. 145 mm (5.7 in)
Width
Approx. 130 mm (5.1 in)
Weight
Approx. 604 g (21.3 oz)
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