Vortex Diamondback 10x32 Binocular
- Brand:
- Vortex
- Part no:
- DB-203
Where to buy
Specifications
- Magnification
- 10 x
- Objective
- 32 mm
- Fogproof
- Yes
- Field of view at 1000m
- 112.88 m
- Weight
- 437 g
The Vortex Diamondback 10x32 is a roof prism binocular with phase-corrected prisms and fully multi-coated optics. Magnification is 10x, with 32 mm objective lenses and a 65 degree wide angle view. A centre focus wheel and diopter adjustment set it up for the user. It is argon purged and sealed with O-rings, so it is water and fogproof. Field of view is 112.88 m at 1000 m, the weight is 437 g, and a carry case comes with it.
Our take
The argon fill and O-ring sealing make the Diamondback 10x32 water and fogproof, which matches a life of spray and damp air afloat. Its 112.88 m field of view at 1000 m at 10x helps keep a target in the picture, at a weight of 437 g.
From our buying guide
Steiner calls 7x the marine standard. Higher magnification narrows the field of view and makes the image more sensitive to hand shake.
Check before you buy:
- The water rating comes with its depth and time, since ratings vary widely between makers.
- The maker says what floats, the body or only a strap, since some make no flotation claim at all.
- A stabilised pair has a water rating you're happy with, since not every one carries a waterproof rating.