Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 specs and field of view
At 15.9 oz the Diamondback HD 8x32 is light for the 8x32 size, where the median is 18.5 oz. Its field reads 426 ft, place 7 of 28.
- Field of view
- 426 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 5 ft
- Weight
- 15.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 426 ft view, wider than the typical 408 ft
- 15.9 oz, lighter than the typical 18.5 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the Diamondback HD 8x32 suits
Long carries and near subjects suit the low weight and 5 ft close focus. Eye relief is 16 mm.
The calculated exit pupil of 4 mm means dusk light is thinner than in the 42 mm models.
Diamondback HD 8x32 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Diamondback HD 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Diamondback HD 8x32 specifications
Diamondback HD 8x32 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 426 ft at 1,000 yd (142 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 15.9 oz (451 g) |
| Length | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Width | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Diamondback HD 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Diamondback HD 8x32 shows 426 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 15.9 oz it is at or under the 18.5 oz median weight for the size.
Diamondback HD 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Diamondback HD 8x32 next to the 8x32 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 | 426 ft | 16 mm | 5 ft | 15.9 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 8x32 | 409 ft | 15.6 mm | 6.5 ft | 16 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Kowa SV III 8x32 | 499 ft | 15.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 17.1 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32 | 420 ft | 18 mm | 3.9 ft | 13.8 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Diamondback HD
Vortex makes the Diamondback HD in 9 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 | 8x32 | 426 ft | 16 mm | 5 ft | 15.9 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x28 | 8x28 | 332 ft | 18 mm | 6 ft | 13.7 oz | 3.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 | 10x28 | 273 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 13.3 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x32 | 10x32 | 340 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 16 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 17 mm | 5 ft | 21.8 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 330 ft | 15 mm | 5 ft | 21.3 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x50 | 10x50 | 315 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 30 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 271 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 28.9 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 15x56 | 15x56 | 230 ft | 15.6 mm | 14 ft | 34.8 oz | 3.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Diamondback HD 8x32 questions
Diamondback HD 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Diamondback HD 8x32 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Diamondback HD 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Diamondback HD 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Diamondback HD 8x32: how wide is the view?
Diamondback HD 8x32 shows a view 426 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Diamondback HD 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Diamondback HD 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.