Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 vs Vortex Diamondback HD 10x50
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Quick take: The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 costs $20 less; the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 has a wider field of view (314 vs 273 ft @ 1000 yds); the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x50 gathers more light with a larger 50mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x426.0°
63 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x505.2°
55 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 | Vortex Diamondback HD 10x50 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$250 | ~$270 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Hunting |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 50mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 5.0mm |
| Field of view | 314 ft @ 1000 yds | 273 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 15.5mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 5.5 ft | 6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 21.5 oz | 28.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.1 in | 6.3 x 5.5 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime (VIP) |
Feature comparison
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x50
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter