Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65 Angled

• HD optical system: Selected glass elements help reduce chromatic aberration and keep detail crisp across the image, which makes it easier to judge antlers, plumage, or terrain features at long distance.
• 16-48x zoom range: The wide magnification span lets the scope move from broad-area scanning to close inspection, so one optic covers both locating and evaluating distant subjects.
• Angled viewing design: The angled eyepiece is more comfortable for prolonged glassing from a tripod, especially when sharing the scope between users of different heights or observing uphill.
• Helical focus and Arca-Swiss compatibility: Fast, snag-free focusing pairs with direct Arca-Swiss mounting for quicker setup and smoother handling in the field.
• Weather-sealed, armored construction: Waterproof, fogproof construction with rubber armor supports reliable use in rain, cold, and rough transport while maintaining a secure grip.

About the Vortex Diamondback Series

Vortex Diamondback HD spotting scopes sit in the brand’s practical, field-ready part of the lineup, aimed at users who need dependable optical performance for hunting and wildlife observation without moving into heavier premium models. The series currently includes 65 mm and 85 mm objective sizes in both straight and angled configurations, giving users a choice between easier transport and wider low-light capability, or between fast target acquisition and more relaxed tripod viewing.

A defining feature of the series is the HD optical system, which uses selected glass elements to improve color fidelity, control chromatic aberration, and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness. Fully multi-coated lenses support light transmission and contrast, which matters when picking detail out of shadowed timber, open hillsides, or distant ridgelines. Mechanically, Diamondback HD scopes are built around a straightforward field design with helical focus, protective rubber armor, tripod adaptability, and Arca-Swiss compatibility. The series also uses sealed, gas-purged construction for waterproof and fogproof performance, making it well suited to regular outdoor use in changing weather.

About the Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65 Angled

The Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65 Angled is the more compact 65 mm version in the Diamondback HD spotting-scope family, built for users who want meaningful reach without the extra bulk of a larger objective. Its 16-48x magnification range gives it a useful split personality: at the lower end it is easier to scan broad areas and follow movement, while the upper end provides the image scale needed to assess distant game, check impact areas, or study fine detail in wildlife observation. The 65 mm objective lens keeps the scope manageable for travel and day-long carry while still offering enough light-gathering ability for early and late observation.

The angled eyepiece is especially practical on a tripod. It promotes a more natural head position during long glassing sessions, works well when viewing from uneven ground, and makes the scope easier to share between multiple users without constant tripod-height changes. The 18.3-20.3 mm eye relief also helps maintain a comfortable viewing position, including for many eyeglass wearers.

Optically, the scope combines Vortex’s HD optical system with fully multi-coated lenses to improve contrast, sharpness, and color fidelity. In use, that translates into cleaner separation between an animal and its background, less distracting color fringing, and a more useful image when light is limited. The helical focus keeps operation quick and simple, while the rubber-armored, shock-resistant body, waterproof construction, and fogproof gas purging support dependable field use in rough weather. Direct Arca-Swiss compatibility is another practical advantage, allowing fast mounting on compatible tripod heads without adding extra interface hardware.

About Vortex

Vortex traces its roots to a Wild Birds Unlimited store opened by the Hamilton family in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1986. The Vortex brand entered the sport optics market in 2002, and the company is now headquartered in Barneveld, Wisconsin, where it operates as an employee-owned business. Its core focus is sport optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use, with product lines that include binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, laser rangefinders, and red dot sights.

Within the optics market, Vortex is known for building broad product families that cover entry-level to more specialized use, including well-established lines such as Razor, Viper, and Kaibab. The company also develops supporting ballistic tools powered by GeoBallistics technology, reflecting its emphasis on practical field use rather than optics in isolation. That combination of hunting optics, shooting optics, and supporting technology gives Vortex a strong presence across both observation and aiming equipment categories.

Main Features

• Magnification: 16.00 x - 48.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 65.00 mm
• Field of view: 46.00 m/1000m - 24.00 m/1000m
• Angular field of view: 2.63 - 1.37
• Exit pupil: 4.00 mm - 1.35 mm
• Eye relief: 20.30 mm - 18.30 mm
• Close focus: 0.40 m
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Gas purging: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Length: 360.00 mm
• Weight: 1411.00 g
• Housing material: Plastic
• Color: Green
• Country of manufacture: China
• Production since: 2021

In the Box

• Neoprene Cover
• Tethered Objective Lens Cover
• Tethered Ocular Lens Cover
• Lens Cloth