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10x42 Vortex Optics Diamondback Binoculars with Binoculars Harness

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MidwayUSA has 10x42 Vortex Optics Diamondback Binoculars with Binoculars Harness (DB-205) on sale for $134.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LazySurfer420 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Includes Tethered Eye Covers, Neck Lanyard, and Lens Rainguard, Zippered Case
  • Dieletric multi-layer prism coatings provide bright, clear, and color accurate images
  • Argon gas purged and o-ring sealed for fogproof and waterproof performance
  • Rubber armor provides secure non-slip grip and durable protection
  • Adjustable eyecups
  • Center focus wheel
  • Diopter on right eye piece
  • Tripod adaptable

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  • Must add to cart to see the price drop from $149.99 to $134.99.
  • This is $66.90 lower (33% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $201.89.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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MidwayUSA has 10x42 Vortex Optics Diamondback Binoculars with Binoculars Harness (DB-205) on sale for $134.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LazySurfer420 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Includes Tethered Eye Covers, Neck Lanyard, and Lens Rainguard, Zippered Case
  • Dieletric multi-layer prism coatings provide bright, clear, and color accurate images
  • Argon gas purged and o-ring sealed for fogproof and waterproof performance
  • Rubber armor provides secure non-slip grip and durable protection
  • Adjustable eyecups
  • Center focus wheel
  • Diopter on right eye piece
  • Tripod adaptable

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts | Staff
  • Must add to cart to see the price drop from $149.99 to $134.99.
  • This is $66.90 lower (33% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $201.89.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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The Vortex Diamondback HD's are widely considered the best bang for the buck binos out there till you start spending some real money but I don't think that's what's being posted.

These look like the older discontinued "regular" Vortex Diamondback binos since the part number includes "DB-205" in it which is the old part number; the new 10x42 HD versions are all "DB-215"

In case anyone is wondering why you want the new HD versions.....the Diamondback HD's are superior over the original diamondbacks for a couple of reasons! The HD's consist of higher quality prisms that will transmit light more efficiently and also consist of superior phase coatings allowing for a more clear, contrasted image with a more sharp and structured effect as well as more color fidelity.

I got my Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 with a Vortex GlassPak Harness for $132 shipped from Optics Planet around Black Friday last year. I absolutely love them and the 100% no questions asked Lifetime Warranty means I won't have to buy another set unless I lose them.
The db-215 is on sale on optics planet for $140 plus tax with promo code "fest". Free shipping.

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Just bought this a few days ago from the optics planet, the OPMOD model, still waiting for delivery.All those much reduced price model seems to be specific to certain vendors, cabela's also has a camo version, though not as cheap as this. From what I found the only difference is color
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The Vortex Diamondback HD's are widely considered the best bang for the buck binos out there till you start spending some real money but I don't think that's what's being posted.

These look like the older discontinued "regular" Vortex Diamondback binos since the part number includes "DB-205" in it which is the old part number; the new 10x42 HD versions are all "DB-215"

In case anyone is wondering why you want the new HD versions.....the Diamondback HD's are superior over the original diamondbacks for a couple of reasons! The HD's consist of higher quality prisms that will transmit light more efficiently and also consist of superior phase coatings allowing for a more clear, contrasted image with a more sharp and structured effect as well as more color fidelity.

I got my Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 with a Vortex GlassPak Harness for $132 shipped from Optics Planet around Black Friday last year. I absolutely love them and the 100% no questions asked Lifetime Warranty means I won't have to buy another set unless I lose them.
Last edited by CardShark June 25, 2024 at 11:12 PM.
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Quote from SucraL :
Just bought this a few days ago from the optics planet, the OPMOD model, still waiting for delivery.All those much reduced price model seems to be specific to certain vendors, cabela's also has a camo version, though not as cheap as this. From what I found the only difference is color
That's what I bought last year and to confirm what you said, the only difference in the OPMOD model is the color and the gray from Optics Planet is awesome!

What's posted in the original post, however, I'm pretty sure is the old discontinued model of these binos because of the DB-205 designation. I'm guessing the part number you ordered is DB-215-OP just like mine.

If anyone is going to pull the trigger on this, you might want to call/email Midway and make sure.
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The db-215 is on sale on optics planet for $140 plus tax with promo code "fest". Free shipping.
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Looking for a deal on 8X if I can catch a deal.
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Purchased. Thanks.

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The OPMOD HD version goes on sale fairly often for ~$140. I would recommend waiting for that deal.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/vort...ulars.html
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FYI the AAFES for military and vets have several Diamondback HD binos and no tax with free shipping:

10x28 at $132 (DB211)
8x32 at $156 (DB212)
12x50 at $204 (DB217)
15x56 at $300 (DB218)

But NO 10x42...

PPS SIERRA also has several Vortex binos, new and refurbished at decent prices, like the 8x42 at $130:

https://www.sierra.com/vortex-opt...-prod4UJTR
Last edited by zettler June 26, 2024 at 07:20 AM.
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What is the best binocular in the range of 250-300.
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Quote from coolmuke :
What is the best binocular in the range of 250-300.
Consensus is mostly that the Viper model is the NEXT best in the line-up, which it seems, goes on sale several times a year for $299. From what I've read, the Vipers can hold there own against glass running close to the $1k mark. I bought a set myself about 6 months ago, but I'm not an expert. I was simply in Hawaii last fall on the big island checking out the erupting volcano with my S23 Ultra and wishing I had good glass for viewing....
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Got a question. As I've been researching these binos, not something I need another pair of, I've chatted with Vortex, Cabelas and more about their offers and possible PM. But did anyone notice that Midway calls these UHD? Not HD?.

I don't even see on Vortex a UHD listing.

And while Optics Planet has it for $147, they're not in stock. And AAFES doesn't carry them right now and Cabelas has a camo pair for $+80..

Which means Midway is currently the cheapest.

As for differences between the DB-205 and the DB-215, according to my source at Vortex, there isn't a significant difference....
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Quote from CardShark :
The Vortex Diamondback HD's are widely considered the best bang for the buck binos out there till you start spending some real money but I don't think that's what's being posted.

These look like the older discontinued "regular" Vortex Diamondback binos since the part number includes "DB-205" in it which is the old part number; the new 10x42 HD versions are all "DB-215"

In case anyone is wondering why you want the new HD versions.....the Diamondback HD's are superior over the original diamondbacks for a couple of reasons! The HD's consist of higher quality prisms that will transmit light more efficiently and also consist of superior phase coatings allowing for a more clear, contrasted image with a more sharp and structured effect as well as more color fidelity.

I got my Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 with a Vortex GlassPak Harness for $132 shipped from Optics Planet around Black Friday last year. I absolutely love them and the 100% no questions asked Lifetime Warranty means I won't have to buy another set unless I lose them.
Does lifetime warranty apply to refurbished items? Do you have to show proof of purchase?

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The HD version is significantly better. My hunting buddy compared his (much older) Razor (non HD) binos to my Diamondback HD and the clarity was better on mine.

If this is your budget, they're good binoculars with a great warranty - but if you can find the HD version with a slick price it's worth paying the extra..

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