The Diamondback HD 8×32 delivers impressive optics and durability in a compact package. Ideal for birding, field observation, travel, and hunting, it’s balanced for portability and performance walmart.com+14vortexoptics.com+14allaboutbirds.org+14.
🔎 Key Specs
| Feature | Specification / Notes |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 8× |
| Objective Lens | 32 mm HD glass |
| Field of View | ~426 ft @1000 yd (8.1°) ebay.com+14vortexoptics.com+14feathersoptics.co.uk+14allaboutbirds.org+8allbinos.com+8bhphotovideo.com+8 |
| Close Focus | 5 ft (~1.5 m) |
| Eye Relief | 16 mm; twist-up eyecups |
| Weight | ~450 g (15.9 oz) |
| Prism Type | Roof with dielectric + phase-correction coatings |
| Water/Fog Resistance | Argon-filled, O-ring sealed |
🌟 Performance & Design
Bright, sharp visuals: Fully multi-coated HD optics deliver excellent edge-to-edge clarity and color fidelity ebay.com+14opticsreview.com+14vortexoptics.com+14.
Strong, lightweight build: Magnesium composites + rubber armor offer durability without bulk wilkinson.co.uk+10vortexoptics.com+10opticsreview.com+10.
User comfort: Solid focusing and twist-up eyecups, though focus may feel stiff initially birdforum.net+9allaboutbirds.org+9feathersoptics.co.uk+9.
Exceptional close focus: Ideal for observing butterflies and nearby birds vortexoptics.com+14allaboutbirds.org+14allaboutbirds.org+14.
Low-light edge: Hydrophobic ArmorTek lens coatings improve performance in dusk/dawn conditions castlecameras.co.uk+6allbinos.com+6allbinos.com+6.
Fully weather-sealed: Waterproof, fogproof, and scratch-resistant with ArmorTek coatings and argon purging vortexoptics.com+8wilkinson.co.uk+8opticsreview.com+8.
👍 Pros vs 👎 Cons
👍 Pros:
Lightweight, ergonomic, easy to carry all day
Bright images and good contrast even in low light castlecameras.co.uk+5allaboutbirds.org+5reddit.com+5
Rugged and weatherproof build; lifetime VIP warranty castlecameras.co.uk+3opticsplanet.com+3authorizedoptics.com+3
Close focus superb for nature and insect viewing birdforum.net+14allaboutbirds.org+14allaboutbirds.org+14
👎 Cons:
Slight chromatic aberration and edge softness on wide views birdforum.net+14allbinos.com+14opticsreview.com+14
Focus-wheel can be stiff at first and eyecups a bit thin reddit.com+8allaboutbirds.org+8allaboutbirds.org+8
Some users report eyecup quality issues—covered by Vortex’s warranty vortexoptics.com+14reddit.com+14opticsplanet.com+14
💬 User Experience
“Bright, crisp image with very good field-of-view and outstanding close focus” — Cornell Lab review allaboutbirds.org+1allaboutbirds.org+1
“Optics compare well with more expensive roof-prism models” — Reddit user; some minor eyecup issues bhphotovideo.com+4reddit.com+4reddit.com+4
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