Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42
by Vortex Optics
10x42 roof-prism binocular from Vortex's Diamondback HD series, VIP warranty.
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Specifications
- Angle Of View Degrees
- 6.3
- Close Focus Ft
- 5
- Eye Relief Mm
- 15
- Field Of View
- 330 ft @ 1000 yds
- Fogproof
- true
- Interpupillary Distance Mm
- 55-73
- Magnification
- 10x
- Objective Lens Mm
- 42
- Waterproof
- true
- Weight Oz
- 21.3
Source: manufacturer product page (spec table) — Last verified: October 12, 2026
Pros
- Same 5.0 ft close focus as the Diamondback HD 8x42
- 21.3 oz, 0.5 oz lighter than the Diamondback HD 8x42
- Covered by Vortex's VIP unconditional lifetime warranty
Cons
- 330 ft field of view at 1,000 yards, versus 393 ft for the Diamondback HD 8x42
- 15.0 mm eye relief, versus 17.0 mm for the Diamondback HD 8x42
Who it’s for
Buyers choosing within the Diamondback HD series who want 10x magnification instead of 8x and accept the narrower published field of view (330 ft vs 393 ft at 1,000 yards) and shorter eye relief (15.0 mm vs 17.0 mm) that come with it on these two models.
Who should avoid it
Anyone for whom field of view or eye relief is the priority should compare this against the Diamondback HD 8x42, which has 393 ft and 17.0 mm on Vortex's published specs.
Our verdict
On Vortex's published specs, the 10x42 trades 63 ft of field of view at 1,000 yards and 2 mm of eye relief for 10x instead of 8x magnification, with the same close focus and nearly the same weight as the 8x42. We have not field-tested it; this page is built from Vortex's published specifications only. No retailer offer is listed yet.
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