The Diamondback HD spotter has decent eye relief of 20.3-18.3mm that should be suitable for use with glasses. Though the focus knob seems to be phasing out in preference to the barrel/helical/band collar focusing mechanism, the lack of it allows for a streamlined, modern, and snag-free form factor.
Make sure you use a quality tripod and mount as the helical focus can cause some movement as you try to fine focus at max magnification. While it does mount to standard ¼-20 tripods, it’s also compatible with Arca-Swiss mounts without the need for special adapter plates.
#Vortex spotting scope portable#
It’s portable and high powered enough to consistently mount it to a tripod for optimal stability. It’s 14.25” in length and weighs 49.8 oz. The low magnification of 16-48x allows for a compact size. It is distracting for bird and nature observers but is acceptable for spotting groups at 100 yards or picking out deer at long range distances. However, even with ED glass, most scopes at max power at this price point will suffer from CA and loss of contrast and brightness. Vortex uses select glass elements to imply ED glass benefits. The optical difference between the older Diamondbacks and the new HD version is the addition of the HD Optical System. The 16-48圆5 scope has a wide FOV, low magnification, and a compact size for maximum portability in the hunt and for wildlife observation. The Diamondback series didn’t have a compact spotting scope configuration, but the new Diamondback HD series does. But for target shooting, some hunting, and recreational applications, the value for this full-size spotting scope is recognized. Though it’s a modern scope feature, this type of barrel focusing has issues of its own that could be a drawback for applications where microseconds count like birdwatching. The focus knob was dumped, and a helical focus collar installed.
#Vortex spotting scope plus#
On the plus side, it maintains practicable clarity to max 60x power and eye relief is 18.3mm at its shortest. Though perhaps true, at max power, there will be noticeable color fringing and loss of brightness as is normal for spotting scopes under $1000. Though labeled “HD” for high-definition optical quality, Vortex does not disclose the specifics but mentions “select glass elements” alluding to ED glass benefits. Of course, you can always just mount it directly to standard field mounts with the ¼-20 threading. The extra weight can be justified to reap in the benefits of a larger lens.įortunately, full-size spotting scopes are made to be tripod mounted and Vortex conveniently outfitted the Diamondback line with Arca-Swiss compatible tripod heads without any of the usual, must-have mounting adapters.
#Vortex spotting scope full#
The older Diamondbacks had 80mm objective lenses and were almost a full pound lighter than the hefty 60.9 oz of the new 85mm version. The Diamondback HD spotting scopes now have huge 85mm lenses to increase brightness and resolution for long-range performance from a full-size scope. Out with the old and in with the new is the catchphrase for the Diamondback series of scopes.
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