Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 vs Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32
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Quick take: The Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 costs $10 less; the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 has a wider field of view (426 vs 393 ft @ 1000 yds); the Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 gathers more light with a larger 42mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x427.5°
79 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.0 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 8x42 | Vortex Diamondback HD 8x32 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$230 | ~$220 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 8x |
| Objective | 42mm | 32mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 4.0mm |
| Field of view | 393 ft @ 1000 yds | 426 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17mm | 16mm |
| Close focus | 5.5 ft | 5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 21.3 oz | 15.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 5.1 in | 4.4 x 5.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime (VIP) |
Feature comparison
Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42
- ✗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