Designed for workhorse reliability and no-nonsense performance, Diamondback® HD delivers sharp images and excellent low-light capability for gritty, hardworking hunters. Built to go the distance season after season, it helps you excel from open plains to rugged mountains. Diamondback® HD is your trusted ally—finding every flicker of opportunity that distance, shadows, and cover can no longer hide.
Included in the Box
- Neoprene cover
- Tethered objective lens cap
- Tethered ocular lens cap
- Lens cloth
| Magnification | 20-60x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 85 mm |
| Linear Field of View | 108' - 60' @ 1000 yds |
| Angular Field of View |
2.1º - 1.1º |
| Close Focus |
24.6' |
| Eye Relief | 18.3mm - 20.3mm |
| Length | 16.0 inches |
| Weight | 60.9 oz |
Key Construction Features
- HD Optical System - Optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration and provide outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and light transmission.
- Fully Multi-Coated Lenses -Anti-reflective caotins on all air-to-glass surfaces provide increased light transmission for greater clarity and low-light performance.
- ArmorTek® - Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt. Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt.
- 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.
- Argon Gas Purged - Gas purged and O-ring sealed for superior fogproof and waterproof performance in the most extreme conditions.
- Arca-Swiss Compatible - Designed to fit the Arca-Swiss standard. Allows for a direct mount with other Arca-Swiss compatible products.
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Vortex Diamondback 20-60X85 Spotting Scope (ANGLED) Manufacturer Part # DS-85A UPC-843829112901
Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope FAQ
The Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope is designed for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who need powerful magnification and dependable image quality at extended distances. Its 20-60x magnification range and large 85 mm objective lens make it an excellent choice for western big game hunting, whitetail hunting, predator hunting, wildlife observation and long-range target shooting. It is especially useful for glassing open terrain, evaluating distant animals and spotting impacts at the range.
The Diamondback HD optical system uses select glass elements to provide strong resolution, accurate color, edge-to-edge sharpness and effective light transmission. Fully multi-coated lenses improve clarity and low-light performance, while ArmorTek® helps protect the exterior glass from scratches, oil and dirt. The angled body allows comfortable viewing during extended glassing sessions and supports a lower mounting height for improved stability in windy conditions.
The Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope is well suited for western big game hunting, whitetail hunting, predator hunting, wildlife observation, birdwatching and long-range target shooting. Its high magnification and large objective lens make it particularly useful when viewing distant subjects across open plains, mountain terrain and shooting ranges. The Arca-Swiss-compatible foot also allows direct attachment to compatible tripod heads for stable glassing.
The Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope combines an HD optical system, fully multi-coated lenses, ArmorTek protection and a large 85 mm objective lens in an affordable spotting scope. Its angled body improves comfort and tripod stability, while argon purging and O-ring sealing provide waterproof and fogproof performance. The built-in Arca-Swiss compatibility further separates it from many spotting scopes by allowing convenient direct mounting to compatible support systems.
