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

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Key Features

• 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.

About This Product

The Diamondback HD delivers a rock-solid optic that optically punches high above its class.

Product Details

Brand

Vortex

Model

DB-215

Dimensions

9.2 x 7.8 x 5.1 inches

Weight

1.33 pounds

Manufacturer

Vortex Optics

Warranty

Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 10x42 Binoculars - HD Optical System, Non-slip Grip, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof, Included GlassPak - Unlimited, Unconditional 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. This item: Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 10x42 Binoculars - HD Optical System, Non-slip Grip, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof, Included GlassPak - Unlimited, Unconditional Warranty Top reviews from the United States There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page. li.review { margin-bottom: 22px; } li.review:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome 8x32 Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2025Style: 8x32Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase (function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } These are sweet. I have had the same model but 10x50 for the past year, for glassing my property, and I love them. I got these 8x32 for hunting. They are a great size and weight for the purpose, but what blows me away is they are way better than the 10x50! Everything in the picture is so much more crisp. FOV is so much better, as expected. Light transmission in cloudy evening is the same. Great binos. Read more 13 people found this helpful Helpful Report <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>TechGuy13375.0 out of 5 stars Amazing quality for the price Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025Style: 8x32Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Why did you pick this product vs others?:A bird watching report said the 8x28 were a best quality / value for smaller binoculars. I went from a $30 pair of binoculars to these and the difference is amazing. I got the 8x32 pair because it wasn’t much more and I wanted a little bit more light and since I don’t use them often I figured portability doesn’t matter but they’re still very portable.I don’t use binoculars very often but I have to say I’m blown away by the quality of these versus a cheaper pair. They also come in a decent case. For any eyeglass people, no need to take your glasses off with these there’s no field of view loss looking through a normal pair of glasses.Image quality:Fantastic, no noticeable CA, or distortion. Colors and sharpness are incredibly crisp. This is coming from someone that takes semi professional bird pictures, the optics in these are solid for the price.Value for money:I’m not an expert on what binoculars should cost but, given the excellent objects and I feel expensive frankly mostly metal construction… I feel like this is a solid deal. Read more 31 people found this helpful Helpful Report <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Tanner5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of great glass from Vortex! Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2025Style: 12x50Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Amazing set of optics. For me, they were a little bit pricey but if you look at these compared to the world of optics as a mid range budget option especially on sale for $225, these are just amazing. Very clear glass with all the adjustability and functionality you’ll ever need and the carrying case is an awesome bonus. I can differentiate a spike from a doe at over 250 yards out early morning no issue with the 12x50’s. Photos through glass do not give an accurate depiction, everything was much larger and clearer when looking through your own eyes compared to pictures I could get through them with an iphone camera which ranged from 25-100 yards shown. These are also very durable I dropped them probably 5 times just in a weekend hunting trip and survived perfectly fine sitting on the dash of a 4x4 being zigged and zagged all around on the dirt roads. I mean it’s vortex, everyone knows they make quality. Read more <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Tanner 5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of great glass from Vortex! Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2025 Amazing set of optics. For me, they were a little bit pricey but if you look at these compared to the world of optics as a mid range budget option especially on sale for $225, these are just amazing. Very clear glass with all the adjustability and functionality you’ll ever need and the carrying case is an awesome bonus. I can differentiate a spike from a doe at over 250 yards out early morning no issue with the 12x50’s. Photos through glass do not give an accurate depiction, everything was much larger and clearer when looking through your own eyes compared to pictures I could get through them with an iphone camera which ranged from 25-100 yards shown. These are also very durable I dropped them probably 5 times just in a weekend hunting trip and survived perfectly fine sitting on the dash of a 4x4 being zigged and zagged all around on the dirt roads. I mean it’s vortex, everyone knows they make quality. 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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2025Style: 12x50Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase The optics on these are awesome! I was also really impressed with the carry case which even includes a harness! The large objective lenses gather a lot of light which is great for nighttime. You can see the craters in the moon quite easily. Read more 7 people found this helpful Helpful Report <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>brad mckinnon5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for birdwatching Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2025Style: 8x42Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase I seen the nikon monarch 5 but couldn't afford it at rei. I researched a lot and found this. 5 foot close up focus great feal the grip is great. Its visually better than the nature dx but costs more. The neck strap is better than the nature dx 8x42 but like the 12x56 version really nice. The eye cup cover would not work great because the strap holes are on the right. I had to put it on upside-down. The front backpack is OK I got to get use to it. I think its the best value I found. Its hard to find a backup that comes close under 135./ i just tried the crossfire version its similar but the glare is night and day. The diamondback has better ant glare Read more 6 people found this helpful Helpful Report <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>GACB4.0 out of 5 stars Good product. Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025Style: 8x32Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Earlier this year, I bought Vortex Crossfire 10x42 binoculars (which I reviewed with 5 stars on Amazon). We decided we also needed a smaller and lighter pair, primarily to watch birds at the feeder behind the house. Since Vortex doesn't offer the Crossfire in 8X32, I bought the Diamondback 8X32. They fill the bill perfectly. The 8X improves the field of view. Both are similar in function. I can't say that either is better than the other. The Diamondbacks may be a bit brighter than the Crossfire, but I have no way to measure that.I have only one issue. The barrel hinge mechanism on the Diamondback is too tight and it's very difficult to adjust the IPD. (That's why I'm giving them 4 stars) Read more 3 people found this helpful Helpful Report <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Black Diamond W.A.5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent optics, weather proof, excellent warranty repair & mostly made in the USA Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2025Style: 10x50Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Excellent Binoculars for the price. Used primarily for bird watching and outdoor animal viewing. After almost three years of use, they are crystal clear and NO fogging (they get used in the rain from time to time). One of the eyecups got jammed, and I returned them to Vortex for warranty repair, Vortex is paying for shipping both ways, communication with the service department is also excellent. I did wait until the off season to send in for repair. Highly recommend. Read more 8 people found this helpful Helpful Report <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/f0b044b9-8849-4cdb-82ad-77b5b67fa589._CR0%2C0%2C499%2C499_SX460_.jpg"/>Dr G.5.0 out of 5 stars Great Binoculars! Exceeded My Expectations! Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025Style: 8x42Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase After more than 10 years I had to replace my Nikon Monarch 8x42 Binoculars, but didn't want to spend $330-$340 for the same ones. I asked AI what would be a good, lower-cost replacement, and these were the #1 recommendation at just under $200. I was pleasantly surprised that these have exceeded my expectations in every way ... size & weight, build quality, and most importantly the optics, which are clear, crisp, and bright. The included, very well-fitted rubberized lens and eyepiece covers provide excellent protection and are easy to remove and replace. Vortex's unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty is a big big plus, and pretty unbelievable. If anything ever happens to these, I'll never have to pay for new ones! Read more 10 people found this helpful Helpful Report See more reviews Top reviews from other countries Translate all reviews to English var lopList = "[fr-CA]"; var languageOfPreference = "en-US"; if(isLoPToAutoTranslateAvailable()) { // auto translation will be enabled based on cookie value. 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Reviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2020Style: 8x32Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Sumamente claros. He tenido muchos otros, y a este precio son los mejores. Read more Report (function() { P.when('jQuery', 'cr-A', 'ready').execute(function ($) { var setLangAttr; setLangAttr = function ($this, lang) { $this.closest('li[data-hook="review"]').find('.cr-original-review-content').attr('lang', lang); } $('.cr-translate-this-review-section').each(function () { var $this = $(this); var data = $this.find('[data-action="reviews:ajax-post"]').data('reviews:ajax-post'); if (data) { try { var lang = JSON.parse(data.params.reviews)[0].locale.language; if (lang) { setLangAttr($this, lang); } } catch (ex) { //fail silently } } }); }); })(); Translate review to English <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Cliente Amazon5.0 out of 5 stars Mejor de lo esperado Reviewed in Spain on March 29, 2025Style: 8x42Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Venia de unos Celestron Nature DX 8x42, que me encantan, y estos los mejoran bastante. Ha merecido la pena, sobretodo por la sensación cada vez que miras por ellos.Seguramente con los anteriores podía distinguir casi lo mismo que con estos, estos son más luminosos y se ve mejor en situaciones de alto contraste, pero la experiencia con estos marca la diferencia (además de ese dos o tres por ciento de identificaciones que antes no lograba).Ambos me encantan, pero con estos disfruto más.Saludos. Read more Report Translate review to English <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Salem5.0 out of 5 stars Bonnes jumelles Reviewed in France on February 11, 2025Style: 10x42Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Ayant déjà les 10x32 de même marque et modèle j'ai également pris les 10x42 pour un peu plus de luminosité.Comparé à des leica que l'on m'a prêté elles restent bien sur moins bonnes, avec un peu plus de flou sur l'extérieur de l'image, des couleurs tirant a peine sur le jaune et un peu d'aberration chromatique dans certains contextes mais je n'arrive pas le voir à chaque fois. Elle n'ont pas à rougir au vu du prix. Elles proposent une image très détaillées et nette. Si l'on compare les 32 et les 42, je ne trouve pas flagrant l'apport de luminosité des 42mm mais je note que la zone nette est plus étendue avec moins d'effet flou sur l'extérieur de l'image. Au final pour le gain de poids je prend plus souvent les 32mm.La qualité de construction est sérieuse, les molettes sont très agréables à utiliser. La pochette ventrale livré avec est utile, mais au finale elle ajoute encore du poids et un harnais plus simple me serait mieux aller.Je recommande la marque et le modèle. Bonne observations à tous Read more Report Translate review to English <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Wilson Roberto da Silva5.0 out of 5 stars CROSSFIRE ou Diamondblack? Reviewed in Brazil on May 22, 2025Style: 12x50Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase O produto é excelente e a marca se sustenta por si só. Como já tive o modelo CROSSFIRE 10X50 tbm, devo dizer que pela diferença de preço aqui no Brasil, não vale a pena comprar o Diamondblack. As imagens captadas são bem próximas. Nos EUA a diferença de valores são somente 10 dólares e aqui no Brasil 1000 reais Read more Report Translate review to EnglishSee more reviews <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/f0b044b9-8849-4cdb-82ad-77b5b67fa589._CR0%2C0%2C499%2C499_SX460_.jpg"/>Dr G.5.0 out of 5 stars Great Binoculars! Exceeded My Expectations! Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025Style: 8x42Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase After more than 10 years I had to replace my Nikon Monarch 8x42 Binoculars, but didn't want to spend $330-$340 for the same ones. I asked AI what would be a good, lower-cost replacement, and these were the #1 recommendation at just under $200. I was pleasantly surprised that these have exceeded my expectations in every way ... size & weight, build quality, and most importantly the optics, which are clear, crisp, and bright. The included, very well-fitted rubberized lens and eyepiece covers provide excellent protection and are easy to remove and replace. Vortex's unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty is a big big plus, and pretty unbelievable. If anything ever happens to these, I'll never have to pay for new ones! Read more 10 people found this helpful Helpful Report After more than 10 years I had to replace my Nikon Monarch 8x42 Binoculars, but didn't want to spend $330-$340 for the same ones. I asked AI what would be a good, lower-cost replacement, and these were the #1 recommendation at just under $200. I was pleasantly surprised that these have exceeded my expectations in every way ... size & weight, build quality, and most importantly the optics, which are clear, crisp, and bright. The included, very well-fitted rubberized lens and eyepiece covers provide excellent protection and are easy to remove and replace. Vortex's unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty is a big big plus, and pretty unbelievable. If anything ever happens to these, I'll never have to pay for new ones! Read more After more than 10 years I had to replace my Nikon Monarch 8x42 Binoculars, but didn't want to spend $330-$340 for the same ones. I asked AI what would be a good, lower-cost replacement, and these were the #1 recommendation at just under $200. I was pleasantly surprised that these have exceeded my expectations in every way ... size & weight, build quality, and most importantly the optics, which are clear, crisp, and bright. The included, very well-fitted rubberized lens and eyepiece covers provide excellent protection and are easy to remove and replace. Vortex's unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty is a big big plus, and pretty unbelievable. If anything ever happens to these, I'll never have to pay for new ones!

Date First Available

July 11, 2019

ASIN

B07V3LDFCR

Customer Reviews Summary

These are sweet. I have had the same model but 10x50 for the past year, for glassing my property, and I love them. I got these 8x32 for hunting. They are a great size and weight for the purpose, but what blows me away is they are way better than the 10x50! Everything in the picture is so much more crisp. FOV is so much better, as expected. Light transmission in cloudy evening is the same. Great binos.