Vortex Diamondback 10x42 Binocular DB-205
- Brand:
- Vortex
- Part no:
- DB-205
Where to buy
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Specifications
- Magnification
- 10 x
- Objective
- 42 mm
- Fogproof
- Yes
- Field of view at 1000m
- 109.6 m
- Weight
- 607 g
Manuals
- Instruction manual (PDF)manuals.plus
The Vortex Diamondback DB-205 is a 10x42 binocular with phase-corrected roof prisms and a 63 degree wide-angle view. It is water and fogproof, sealed with O-rings and filled with argon, and the housing is rubber armored. Field of view is 109.6 m at 1000 m and it weighs 607 g. Focus is by a centre wheel.
Our take
The argon fill and O-ring sealing behind the water and fogproof rating are what make this 10x42 a sensible glass for a wet cockpit, and the rubber armor adds protection to the body. At 607 g it hangs fine on a neck strap.
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.