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Which vortex diamondback spotting scope

20-60x60
8 (57.1%)
20-60x80
6 (42.9%)

Total Members Voted: 14

Voting closed: January 31, 2014, 08:13:31 PM

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Offline Maverick

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Re: Which vortex
« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2014, 08:11:35 PM »
Sounds like the 80mm would better suite me then because a lot of the glassing I do for in the off season is at first and last light. I'd like to pack it around for shed season but I think I can do that with the 80mm to though. Little bit more wight but I think will be worth. I want a straight not an angled.

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Re: Which vortex
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2014, 08:16:29 PM »
Just noticed you are looking at the Diamondback line.  I would def go with the 80mm in that line.  It will buy you a lot more in that line.
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Re: Which vortex
« Reply #17 on: January 26, 2014, 08:42:13 PM »
Just an FYI but Cameraland has the Vortex Viper non HD discounted to $499 which is the same price as the Diamondback but a little better class of glass.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper20-60x80
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Re: Which vortex
« Reply #18 on: January 26, 2014, 08:47:42 PM »
Not to sound like an idiot but what is the difference in hd and non hd :dunno:

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Re: Which vortex
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2014, 10:55:00 AM »
Not to sound like an idiot but what is the difference in hd and non hd :dunno:
someone else will know more than I but I think it is high density glass or high density coatings on the glass.
I think it means more clarity and color contrast... and more $.  :chuckle:

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Re: Which vortex
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2014, 07:34:17 AM »
Yes, the 80mm will entertain much more light over the 60mm. The 80mm weighs in at 2lb 15oz. It is bigger & a little heavier but it will do better during all lower light conditions. The DiamondBack 60mm & 80mm are non HD models, the 80 runs aprox 450.00 -  The photo is of the 80mm.

  HD glass is recommended if hunters plan on doing much digiscoping, this is because you have a clearer & more colorful picture just as your TV is much better with HD than non HD! Colors & clarity will "pop" much nicer!

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