Unmatched Value in Optics? (Vortex Diamondback HD Binocular Review)

The Vortex Diamondback HD Binoculars are the most popular model from Vortex Optics. I review them and see if they live up to the hype.
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  • @BadgerlandBirding
    @BadgerlandBirding9 ай бұрын

    Link to the binoculars: (As Amazon Associates we do earn from qualifying purchases) Vortex Diamondback HD Binoculars: amzn.to/46I2x86

  • @illuminatustm
    @illuminatustm9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review! This has been my first “real” set of binos. After a year of use I’m still really satisfied with them

  • @user-gx7vl2lq6i
    @user-gx7vl2lq6i3 ай бұрын

    This is easily my favorite birding/wildife channel especially as someone from Milwaukee

  • @BadgerlandBirding

    @BadgerlandBirding

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @ryanwashere
    @ryanwashere9 ай бұрын

    Those binoculars are exactly what I use for birding. No complaints. I would recommend them as well.

  • @StephanieHughesDesign
    @StephanieHughesDesign9 ай бұрын

    I own the Vortex DB HD 42's and they are very good. I am more of a novice birder. The quality of the design and manufacturing make them a delight to use. I researched a number of different brands and chose Vortex. For all the reasons you mentioned. Excellent video. Love you guys!

  • @KyleWithTheWild
    @KyleWithTheWild9 ай бұрын

    My first real pair of binoculars and they’ve held up extremely well! Love them!

  • @fortyfourrobo544
    @fortyfourrobo544Ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @darylbernard2616
    @darylbernard26169 ай бұрын

    Love my Vortex bins!

  • @nicksykes463
    @nicksykes4639 ай бұрын

    This is the first "real" pair I purchased and I enjoy them a lot. Work well with glasses too.

  • @andrewburgess7728
    @andrewburgess77289 ай бұрын

    This is what my wife and I both use (10x42) and are so happy with them. We wouldn't ever change brands. The warranty is incredible.

  • @oldairyheir
    @oldairyheir9 ай бұрын

    I have a Vortex Viper which I'm really pleased with.

  • @jimfree7229
    @jimfree72296 ай бұрын

    Hello, thanks for the informative review! Would you be able to provide the external dimensions of the carry case?

  • @Chris_Wolfgram
    @Chris_Wolfgram9 ай бұрын

    I got a pair of these for my GF, and she loves them. They do work great... But I just use my 800mm + crop body, for a 1280mm equivalent :)

  • @peterlittle6651
    @peterlittle66517 ай бұрын

    Hi Guys, I have these bins and have been really impressed especially against the price here in the UK.

  • @CindyJ-nf3hc
    @CindyJ-nf3hc9 ай бұрын

    I ❤ mine!

  • @whitewalls4409
    @whitewalls44099 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I just bought these but opted for the 10x

  • @jasonsewell3192

    @jasonsewell3192

    25 күн бұрын

    I just ordered the 10x as well. How are you liking them?

  • @user-sp3jy6om7h
    @user-sp3jy6om7h4 ай бұрын

    ndback.I used to have $1500 Zeiss and Leica bins. Sold both to get Vortex Diamo

  • @s0ysauce88
    @s0ysauce886 ай бұрын

    what adaptor do you use for the binos?

  • @cdof5981
    @cdof59819 ай бұрын

    Would love to see your digiscope setup.

  • @BadgerlandBirding

    @BadgerlandBirding

    9 ай бұрын

    This is the adapter I was using and then just set up on the binoculars. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJ-M1dN7gb2rpMo.htmlsi=CsBHBKvI-hv3dul4

  • @waterbuck
    @waterbuck9 ай бұрын

    The Vortex warranty is outstanding. Yep, they are a great value (performance/dollar) but the warranty is what makes Vortex outstanding.

  • @syoung2070
    @syoung20709 ай бұрын

    What scopes do you lads recommend?

  • @BadgerlandBirding

    @BadgerlandBirding

    9 ай бұрын

    We’ll be doing a comprehensive scope buyer’s guide vid soon. Vortex scopes are solid though! Celestron seems solid as well and Swarovski, but they’re probably the most expensive.

  • @syoung2070

    @syoung2070

    9 ай бұрын

    @@BadgerlandBirding class, cheers. aye swaro is very expensive. vortex looks solid price performance.

  • @chloeaviva
    @chloeaviva9 ай бұрын

    I used to have $1500 Zeiss and Leica bins. Sold both to get Vortex Diamondback.

  • @larbueno

    @larbueno

    2 ай бұрын

    Really? Other than to recoup several hundred $, I'm not sure why you'd do that. I do have the 10x42 DB's and really like them. I once had a pair of Swarovski 10x42 EL's when they initially came out and they were amazing. They were stolen. Would I trade these DB's for that pair of EL's...YOU BETCHA!

  • @chuckg4947

    @chuckg4947

    Ай бұрын

    You must be blind! I tested Vortex Razor HDs and the Zeiss Conquest HDs. The Zeiss blew away the Vortex. Vortex optics are not good! They’re the definition of mediocrity!

  • @jimf5160
    @jimf51609 ай бұрын

    I really like the Athlon 8x42 with ED glass...about the same price.

  • @BadgerlandBirding

    @BadgerlandBirding

    9 ай бұрын

    Never tried that one before

  • @jimf5160

    @jimf5160

    9 ай бұрын

    we have one and like it a lot @@BadgerlandBirding

  • @user-tr1hs6fd6w
    @user-tr1hs6fd6w9 ай бұрын

    I controversially prefer the Celestron Nature ED binoculars because they are cheaper and they work better from my experience with the two optics.

  • @BadgerlandBirding

    @BadgerlandBirding

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ll have to check out that pair!