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Vortex Diamondback 8x42 vs Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32

    Vortex Diamondback 8x42 Binocular
    Vortex Diamondback 8x42
      4.01 in
      4.0 in
      Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 Binocular
      Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
      Available colors
      User rating
      3
      4.3 out of 5
      3 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      9
      4.1 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Vortex Diamondback 8x42Vortex Diamondback 8x42
      Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
      Magnification8.0 x8.0 x
      Objective diameter1.65 in1.26 in
      Exit pupil0.21 in0.16 in
      Closest focusing distance1.371.524

      Design

      Vortex Diamondback 8x42Vortex Diamondback 8x42
      Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Green
      • Black
      • Green

      Dimensions

      Vortex Diamondback 8x42Vortex Diamondback 8x42
      Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
      Height5.9 in4.0 in
      Weight25.2 oz15.0 oz

      Performance

      Vortex Diamondback 8x42Vortex Diamondback 8x42
      Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
      Real field of view8.0 °8.1 °
      Field of view (at 1000 m)128129.845
      Interpupillary distance (min)2.24 in2.24 in
      Interpupillary distance (max)2.87 in2.87 in
      Waterproofyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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