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  • 20-60x magnification in an 85mm objective lens
  • 60-108 feet field of view at 1000 yards
  • Offers clearer, brighter, and sharper images
  • Fully multi-coated HD optics for better low-light performance
  • 18.3-20.3mm eye relief for comfortable viewing
  • ArmorTek coating protects against scratches, oil, and dirt
  • Streamlined design with a helical focus dial
  • Arca-Swiss compatible foot for easy tripod attachment
  • Built-in sunshade significantly reduces glare
  • Waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof construction

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Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Straight Spotting Scope

The Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Straight Spotting Scope utilizes HD quality optics for incredible resolution, dramatically reducing chromatic aberration delivering an outstanding edge-to-edge color fidelity. With improved image resolutions, the scope features a large 85mm objective lens for clearer, brighter, and sharper images, and offers less eye fatigue for long hours of comfortable use. The scope’s 20-60x magnification range allows for improved clarity with brighter images and increased field of view to let you see more. This Diamondback HD Spotting Scope also features a streamlined new look, including a helical focus wheel that delivers faster dialing and a sleek form factor for easy packing.

Fully Multi-Coated HD Optics

At the heart, this spotting scope features HD optical system with lenses that are multi-coated for maximum light transmission and minimum glare. Exterior lens surfaces come with an ArmorTek coating that protects against scratches, oil, and dirt. The scope offers a versatile magnification range of 20-60x allows for observing a wide field of view at a lower power and zooming in on distant details at a higher power.

Durable Construction

This Diamondback HD spotter is built in a straight body design that allows for speedy target acquisition and ease of use. Designed to sustain harsh weather conditions, the scope's housing is Argon gas purged that prevents internal fogging, while O-ring seals prevent moisture and debris from penetrating inside. The waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof scope is compact yet powerful enough with wide field of view so that you never miss a detail.

Convenient Design

The Diamondback HD Spotting Scope features an adjustable eyecup that you can twist up and down for precise setting that maximizes your comfort. Its built-in sunshade significantly reduces glare and shields the objective lens from rain and snow.

Tripod Mount

The Diamondback HD comes with an Arca-Swiss compatible foot that allows mounting the scope onto any Arca-Swiss tripod head for steady viewing. The tripod mount collar lets you rotate the spotting scope body for viewing flexibility with adjustable viewing angles.

Specifications

Performance
Objective Lens Diameter 85mm
Magnification 20-60x
Exit Pupil Diameter 4.25 to 1.41 mm
Environmental
Water-Resistant Yes
Fogproof Yes
Features
Windage Adjustment Not Available
Impact Point Correction Not Available
Parallax Correction Not Available
Body Style Straight

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Returns

Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges. 
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days. 
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact [email protected] with your order number and a description of the damage. 
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at [email protected], or send us a message here.  
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead. 
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund. 
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund. 
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900. 
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy. 

Shipping and Returns

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All orders placed by 4PM( EST), Monday through Thursday, and by 11AM (EST) on Friday, are shipped same day. Orders placed outside these times will ship the next business day. We do not ship internationally or to Puerto Rico, Guam and other US territories at this time. For more details click here.

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We offer free expedited shipping on thousands of items within the continental USA (this does not include Alaska and Hawaii).

Flexible, Easy Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, our flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund. Click here to view our return policy.

Ratings and reviews

VortexDiamondback HD Spotting Scope 20-60x85 Straight

Vortex Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Straight Spotting Scope SKU: DS-85S

Rated 2 out of 5 by from Gets blurry for the last 20-30% of zoom range. Finally shelled out the money for my Vortex spotting scope. Compared all the specs, tested them out at the store. Today at the range I could finally try mine out. I had shoot-n-see style targets at 300yds. At the maximum zoom range it was impossible to see some hits on target. My 6-18x4x rifle scope was almost better at discerning detail. If you zoom out just a bit you get way better clarity. Quite disappointed in the quality of the image towards the end of the range.
Date published: 2023-10-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pronghorn purchase My son and I won pronghorn tags this year. This scope was purchased as a package with the vortex tripod. My son and I couldn’t be more pleased with this optic. When we first located the pronghorn on the map we found we were a mile from them and was able to clearly see what we wanted. Very pleased.
Date published: 2023-09-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Impressive TEAM work I have to say, coming from a retail background for a number of years, I was impressed with the Vortex crew. I had an issue with my spotting scope, called up Vortex, and immediately they address the issue. When it comes to customer service, listening and trying to find a solution are points in my book...hands down! That's quality! Vortex is an outstanding company, very authentic, impressive customer service! Thanks!
Date published: 2023-07-29
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