Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars - HD Optical System, Non-slip Grip, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof, Included GlassPak - Unlimited, Unconditional Warranty

Product Ratings

Key Features

• 8x 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 fogproof performance in all environments. Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact. Includes GlassPak 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 smashes the scale of price vs performance, delivering a rock-solid optic that optically punches high above its class. Linear Field of View: 393 feet/1000 yards.

Product Details

Brand

Vortex

Model

DB-214

Dimensions

9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches

Weight

8 ounces

Manufacturer

Vortex Optics

Warranty

Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 8x42 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. 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; } if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <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 (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; } 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 37 people found this helpful Helpful Report if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Frank5.0 out of 5 stars Vortex the name means quality Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2026Style: 8x42Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase I’ve been really impressed with the Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 8x42 binoculars. The image quality is crisp and bright, with excellent clarity even in low-light conditions, and the colors look natural without that washed-out feel cheaper binoculars can have. They feel solid and well-made in the hands but aren’t heavy, so they’re comfortable to use for long periods whether I’m hiking, birdwatching, or just scanning the landscape. The focus wheel is smooth and precise, making it easy to dial in a sharp image quickly. On top of that, the wide field of view is a huge plus for tracking movement. For the price, the performance and build quality are outstanding, and they honestly feel like binoculars that cost much more. Read more 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 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 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 16 people found this helpful Helpful Report if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <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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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 9 people found this helpful Helpful Report if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Zim4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good but not Perfect Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2026Style: 15x56Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Bought the 15X56 Diamondback this week to provide me the ability to see additional detail over my 10X42 Nikon Monarchs. I made the comparison before first light through the morning, during the middle of the day, and at last light into darkness.I found the Vortex to definitely provide more detail during low light over the Nikon. I'm not sure they were much brighter than the Nikon's but they were a least as bright and the additional detail provided by the increase in power was noticeable.During mid-day, I found the difference to be less noticeable. I don't think the Vortex are as clear as the Nikon's but the Nikon's were more expensive so I'm not really surprised. But regarding the ability to see detail, I still give a slight edge to the Vortex, again due to the increase in power.The only thing I don't like about the Vortex, and it was the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars, is the focus adjustment knob is too sensitive. What I mean by that is that the difference in focus when changing from 200 yards to 300 yards is only a hair or a degree or two in the knob adjustment. I suspect this is the reason why I found it hard to get an absolute clear picture when focusing at any distance. It is a little frustrating and something that wont improve once I get used to the binoculars. When trying to get the binoculars focused on an object at any distance, the focus goes from blurry to clear to blurry in only a very very minor turn of the focus knob.Overall, very good for a binocular at that price and I am happy with the purchase. Read more 6 people found this helpful Helpful Report if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <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 13 people found this helpful Helpful Report See more reviews Top reviews from other countriesTranslate 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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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. 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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 if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>CHris ca zuurbier4.0 out of 5 stars close focus lijkt meer 2,5meter dan vermelde 1.8 Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 28, 2020Style: 8x28Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase Ziet er degelijk uit,moet hem nog wel verder uitproberen,is wel wat forser dan ik had gedacht ,wel compleet. Read more Report Translate review to English if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/c1e1d3bf-7ce3-49b5-94be-bc51ab83f206._CR0%2C0%2C375%2C375_UX460_.jpg"/>Gabriel Threeshadows5.0 out of 5 stars Vortex quality, free pixie belt Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2025Style: 15x56Pattern: BinocularsVerified Purchase I am a birder and this review is in that context.Vortex focus smoothly and are clear and bright. These are the same quality as my 8x42 and 10x50. I prefer Vortex to Bushell legend as the focus seems quicker and smoother.They are not too heavy but they are a jump from small bins so be aware. I have seen videos of people who say you will want to put these on a tripod to ensure a shake-free image. I suspect these are people who cannot hold a coffee cup on their own — possibly toddlers? — as I have had ZERO issues with holding them. This may be because I am being ableist with my two functioning, albeit flabby and simultaneously spindly, arms? I will consider this.Personally I detest the GlassPak and would like to have an option to purchase it without the case in order to save money. Others — foolish others, who have not yet seen the errors of their ways — may indeed choose to disagree, but that is between them and their conscience.It comes with a nicely engineered binocular tripod adapter which is useless to me but has proven amusing to my cat, who spends an inordinate amount of time knocking it off the shelf. Likewise the included strap is cheap and irrelevant but might prove useful as a belt for pixies. Read more Report See more reviews if(window.ue) { ue.count("DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount", 0) } <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 13 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

B07V3L3KFC

Customer Reviews Summary

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.