Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 vs Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
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Quick take: The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 costs $20 less; the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 has a wider field of view (426 vs 304 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x285.8°
61 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.5 school buses
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x328.1°
85 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 | Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$200 | ~$220 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | Birding |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 28mm | 32mm |
| Exit pupil | 2.8mm | 4.0mm |
| Field of view | 304 ft @ 1000 yds | 426 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 14mm | 16mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 13.4 oz | 15.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.4 x 4.6 in | 4.4 x 5.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime (VIP) |
Feature comparison
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter