It's very difficult to find nowadays a pair of binoculars that combines very good magnification features, a rugged and tough exterior, while also coming at a pretty affordable price point. However, it would seem that the people over at Vortex Optics have really managed to come up with such a product, namely the Diamondback 10x42 Binoculars, which really seem to fit the profile.



The optical features provided by this very special optical device are impressive to say the least. Thus, the binoculars have been equipped with phase corrected prisms that deliver sharp, greatly contrasted images, as well as BaK-4 prisms, which provide sharp images from one edge of the broad viewing field to the other. Furthermore, the fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission for higher image quality in all lighting conditions.



The binocular has a performance rating of 88.5 and provides quite an impressive magnification level (10X). They have been equipped with a 42mm objective lens, a 4.20 mm exit pupil and they provide a linear field of view of around 345 feet at 1000 yards, as well as a 6.6-degree angular field of view.



As mentioned right from the start, this pair of binoculars from Vortex Optics are quite rugged, representing a pretty good solution for most adventure trips. Thus, they provide complete waterproofing with tight O-ring sealing, as well as complete fogproofing with nitrogen gas that keeps the internal lenses clear in humid habitats, or as the user goes from one temperature extreme to the other. In addition, the Diamondback eyecups feature a tapered style for a more natural fit at the eye, providing in this way an increased level of comfort for the user.



The Vortex Optics Diamondback 10x42 Binoculars have a MSRP of 260 US dollars, which is actually not that bad a price point, given the advanced features this optical device can offer.