Vortex Optics Diamondback HD Spotting Scopes
$518.96
- The redesigned Diamondback HD spotting scope has all the optical horsepower the western hunter needs, and excels in low light. It features a streamlined exterior for a sleeker profile and a built-in helical focus wheel for fast and fine adjustments.
- HD optical system delivers exceptional resolution, cuts chromatic aberration and provides outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness and light transmission. Multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces increase light transmission
- Adjustable eyecups twist up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. The built-in sunshade reduces glare and shields the objective lens from raindrops and snow.
- The scope is tripod adaptable allowing use on a tripod or car window mount. Arca-Swiss compatibility allows it to be mounted to Arca-Swiss tripod heads without using additional plates. Also accepts 1/4-20 threads for use on alternate style tripod heads.
- O-ring sealed and argon purged, the scope delivers waterproof and fogproof performance. Armortek coatings protect the lenses from oil, scratches, and dirt. Rubber armor enhances both durability and grip for the user.
- 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.
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| Weight | 6.349306 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.9 × 8.5 × 5.27 in |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.9 x 8.5 x 5.27 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.88 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.8 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Vortex |
| Warranty Description | Unlimited, unconditional lifetime warranty. |
| Model Name | Diamondback HD Spotting Scope |
| Color | Green |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | DS-85A |
| Style | 20-60×85 – Angled |
| Included Components | Spotting Scope, Neoprene cover, Tethered objective lens cap, Tethered ocular lens cap, Lens cloth |
| ASIN | B08DVBRP18 |
| Date First Available | July 29, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Vortex Optics |
Chicago Dude –
Let me tell you something here : I am not optics expert here. I am your average Joe who always had middle of the road binoculars (like Nikon Monarch 7, three of them in different configurations). I am not expert, bur guess what : I have eyes !!!! i ALSO HAVE A GOOD VISION. And I know what to look for.I got me this Vortex Diamonback HD 20-60X85 and I am pleasantly surprised what a great quality optics this is. First of all it’s super clear. It is shoulder to shoulder with my Nikon Monarch 7 witch has ED glass. View is very clear with plenty of light even on the cloudy day. I have NO distortion whatsoever even at the high end Zoom. The build quality of this thing is phenomenal. It’s built like a tank.Please don’t listen to these optics snobs here that are picky about this scope. They clearly have no clue what they are talking about. How come ? Very simple : You DO NOT compare Honda with Mercedes S Class, do you ? And this is what every one of them does. This scope is a Honda. It will get you there, it will last long time, and it will give you good service. Mercedes will do that too, and more, but at what price ?If you are on the fence, go for it and don’t look back.
studedude –
My wife and I bought this spotting scope for viewing wildlife, particularly wolves in Yellowstone National Park. We have not had a chance to do that yet but in using it here at home, we are satisfied with the optical quality and ease of use. It’s Arca-Swiss compatible “foot” works perfectly with all of my photographic tripods. It is also a nice, solid and comparatively light-weight unit. My only complaint is the way it was packaged at Tomahawk Tactical Supply. The scope was securely and safely packaged in a box by the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer’s box was repackaged in a larger box by Tomahawk Tactical Supply. No packing material of any sort was placed in Tomahawk Tactical Supply’s box so that the manufacturer’s box would slide back and forth inside. In fact, when my wife picked it up on the porch, the box slid inside the larger Tomahawk Tactical Supply box. As a result, the imbalance caused the box to slip from my wife’s hands and fall to the floor. Fortunately, the scope was so securely packed in the manufacturer’s box that no damage incurred. It wouldn’t have taken much packaging to prevent this from happening. We have ordered a lot of items from Tomahawk Tactical Supply but in this instance, I would have expected more care from Tomahawk Tactical Supply workers.
Tomahawk Tactical Supply Customer –
Initially I loved this scope, considering it a good value, and I still think it is, unless you often use it at full magnification. I used it to view shorebirds, who are often far enough out to need full mag and I could not get it to focus sharp enough to view the fine details that I needed to identify similar species vs one another. The build quality seems fantastic, it looks great, and is super easy to use, but not quite enough detail for my needs so I wound up returning it. I fear a significant investment is needed to get the quality of Glass you need for long distance birding where detail is a must, but if you don’t need to use it at full magnification often, I’d still say go for it but realize you’re not getting a 2K spotter here but still very nice I bet for most and it’s built like an absolute tank.