OPTICAL FEATURES |
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XR Fully Multi-Coated | Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces. |
Dielectric Prism Coatings | Multi-layer prism coatings provide bright, clear, color-accurate images. |
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES |
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Porro Prism | Offers maximum image quality and performance in a traditional design. |
Angled Body Design |
Valued for allowing an overall lower mounting height which maximizes stability in wind, offers greater comfort when glassing for extended periods, and permits the use of a smaller, lighter tripod. |
Waterproof | O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the riflescope for reliable performance in all environments. |
Fogproof | Nitrogen gas purging delivers fogproof, waterproof performance. |
CONVENIENCE FEATURES |
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Adjustable Eyecup | Twists up and down to precise, intermediate settings to maximize custom fit for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. |
Built-in Sunshade | Reduces glare and shields the objective lens from raindrops and snow. |
Rotating Tripod Ring | Allows rotation of the eyepiece to a sideways position, providing adjustable viewing angles. |
Magnification | 20-60 x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 60 mm |
Linear Field of View | 114-51 feet/1000 yards |
Angular Field of View | 2.2-1 degrees |
Close Focus | 20 feet |
Eye Relief | 17-14 mm |
Exit Pupil | 3-1 mm |
Length | 14 inches |
Weight | 33.8 ounces |
Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60 Angled Spotting Scope
The Diamonback series of Vortex spotting scopes offers very decent image quality at reasonable price. These spotting scopes are equipped with some of the features that are also included in high-price Vortex spotting scopes like Razor and Viper. They are proprietary lens coating for increased light transmission, dielectric coating, internal seals for water and fog protection. For user convenience, Vortex Dimondback has a ring for rotation of the eyepiece when on tripod, which allows Diamonback to provide additioanl angles of view; there is also a built-in sunshade and adjustable eyecap to fit operators who use or do not use glasses.
This model has angled design which has such benefits, as low height of mounting, comfort during long periods of observation, wind stability and use of lighter tripod.