VortexOptics Diamondback 10x42 Roof Prism Binocular

Excellent clarity. Nice binoculars. If you’re hunting, I would consider these appropriate for a fixed stand. They are a bit big and heavy for stalking. I would personally go with the 10x40 for stalking (I own both the 40 and 50’s).

It's hard to believe that you can get such a high quality product these days for a price point that rivals competitors at 3-4 times the price. This product does exactly that. Before I purchased these particular binoculars, I did quite a bit of research on many different review sites and forums trying to find the best possible bang for the buck. I had heard of the company named "Vortex" before and I also read that they were a branch of another popular, but much larger optics company.I had never owned a Vortex product and I was definitely weary at first, but after reading hundreds of articles and reviews, I decided that it was time to give them a shot and boy was I extremely satisfied. The product shipped extremely fast and arrived in a very well packaged box. From the moment I opened the box, I knew the product I was holding was of very high quality. The case that they came in was wrapped in a soft black velvet fabric, with a hard shell exterior that felt like it could take a beating without losing any structural integrity or risk damaging your binoculars. The zipper on the case was of high quality and looked like it would take a large amount of force to actually break the pin connectors.Once inside of the case, there was an included neck strap that was made of a stretchy fabric. It was comfortable and hardly noticeable when you were wearing it. The only drawback of the strap itself were the metal connector loops; these connectors were too large to actually fit correctly on the binoculars themselves. This was not a huge deal for me, since I already owned another strap system that was purchased at Cabela's and it fit perfectly.The binoculars themselves were the perfect size and the feel of the texture is awesome. They are grippy, and do not feel like they are going to fall out of your hands. These are the 8x42 size variants, and I feel like these are the perfect size to keep steady and also not have to carry around 10 pound binoculars unnecessarily. The dials on these binos are top quality, and very easy to get accustomed to. When I first dialed my vision to them, it took about 30 seconds to nail it down. The glass is so extremely clear it's incredible and I'm comparing them to a pair of $2000 Swarovski's. They let in more light, they had a better feel, they were lighter, they felt more durable and the warranty on these things is by far the gold standard of what any person with common sense would consider to be the absolute best. This is why I mentioned that you can get an amazing product for such an great price if you just take the time to read the reviews and find the best possible deals.I will be purchasing more of Vortex's products and I am glad that I made this purchase. Very recommended set of binoculars! 5 stars!!!

These vortex binoculars works very well. The magnification is great, the view is clear. I consider this product to be of good quality. I also like the color and weight.

We’re birders but we’re also cheap. Some of our crazy friends have binoculars worth thousands of dollars (really). When we go out birding, we usually are in a harsh wilderness environment. Sometimes salty with sea spray, sometimes icy with subzero temps.Over the years, we’ve tried a half dozen of the “next best level” birding binoculars, meaning the ones that are under $1,000. Many share the same form factor as this 10x42 waterproof Vortex model.Hands down though, this one takes the cake. Superb optics, bright light capture, sturdiness, and durability. Slightly heavier than our next favorite but quite a bit better. Comfortable to hold and to view with even with glasses. Very little distortion even on the edges of the visual field.Over 25 years of avid bird watching, these are the binocs we grab first.

After reading MANY good reviews about the Diamond Backs I had to give them a try. I had actually purchased the Nikon Monarch 5 bino and couldn't loose the nagging feeling that the Diamond Backs were better and less expensive.The Diamond Backs have a very rugged look and feel them. They are light and feel good in the hand. The eye relief is decent but could be better for those who, like me, wear glasses. The hinge pivot was a little tight but nothing to complain about. The case that comes with the DBs is a soft shell clam type case. It looks nice but may be a bit harder to stow if your needing space because its not something you want to "crush".As far as the optics, they are good but not what I would call fantastic. There is clarity but not an impressive amount crisp definition or color "pop out". If you are coming from a $40 bino to these you'll probably be quite impressed. If you are comparing these to other mid-range binoculars, you probably won't be disappointed but not overly impressed either.Many reviewers in other forums preferred the DBs over Nikon Monarchs. Because of the dates on the posts, I really think that they were comparing older Monarchs to the DBs, maybe the Monarch 3 or ATB. As compared to the newer Monarch 5, the Diamond Backs don't measure up. However, in their price range the Diamond Backs are a good choice that I am sure many people would be satisfied with. The Nikon Monarch 5 is more expensive, but I feel like the extra quality was worth the cost. I returned the Diamond Backs after my field test.I was able to obtain a set of Vortex Talon HD binos and test them. The Talon's are far superior to the Diamond Backs in every way except weight and comfort. They are also $250 more.If you are on a budget, don't want to spend more than $300 on a pair of binoculars or have never had a quality pair of binos you will probably be happy with the Diamond Backs. If you are looking for the best in a mid-range bino and don't mind the added cost, I'd go for the Vortex Talon or Nikon Monarch 5 or 7 (there are others out there also but I have not used them).It really is best to test a pair of binos before you buy because, as with many things, what makes a good binocular is a matter of preference.

Nice binoculars reasonable weight and clear view

The view through these binoculars is incredible. The lens are top quality. The price is one third or one fourth what you would pay for similar precision optics ( German brands).