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Q&A for Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65mm Spotting Scopes — 9 Questions & 11 Answers

Name Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65mm Spotting Scopes (4.9)
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S, guest, from WA, United States, asked on May 22, 2021

Hi, is the Vortex Diamondback 16-48x65mm spotting scope made in China?

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Answered by Brandon B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 20, 2021

Please reach out to the manufacturer for more information to this question.

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mark, guest, from PA, United States, asked on November 22, 2020

Is there an adapter for cellphone photography?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 21, 2020

There are adapters for specific phones. For more assistance please contact us at techsales@opticsplanet.com.

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MarkR1256, guest, from PA, United States, asked on October 08, 2022

What is the overall length of this spotting scope?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 13, 2022

The Angled model Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65mm Spotting Scope has an overall length of 14.25". While the Straight model has an overall length of 13.75".

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Seth, guest, from KS, United States, asked on June 02, 2022

Is there anything included in the box? Like neoprene cover, lens cover, or cloth?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on June 14, 2022

The Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65mm Spotting Scopes come with a neoprene cover, lens clothe, objective lens and ocular lens covers.

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Amend2, member, from NH, United States, asked on April 05, 2022

What bipods will fit this spotting scope?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on April 06, 2022

The Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65mm Spotting Scopes are compatible with ARCA Swiss mounting interfaces. The tripod listed at the link below will work with the Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65mm Spotting Scopes.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-summit-carbon-ii-tripod-kit.html

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Jordan, guest, from CA, United States, asked on April 02, 2021

What is the approximate weight of this optic?

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Answered by Brandon B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 20, 2021

The weight of this will be approximately 50.4 oz's.

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YellowDevil93, member, from AZ, United States, asked on February 19, 2021

What kind of tripods would you guys recommend to use with this scope?

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Answered by Bethany Kopel, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 22, 2021

Vortex offers tripods. Here is a great one: https://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-radian-carbon-with-leveling-head-tripod-kit.html
Please reach out to us at techsales@opticsplanet.com and we can provide more recommendations.

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bigguy, member, from AZ, United States, asked on November 23, 2020

can this scope come with a Mil Recital?

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Answered by Bethany Kopel, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 22, 2021

No, it will not.

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CSAero, member, from UT, United States, asked on July 24, 2024

What is the outer diameter of the sun shade?

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