Designed
for birders and nature enthusiasts, the 10x42 Victory SF T* Binoculars from ZEISS provide
an immersive observational experience by combining exceptional optics, a
powerful magnification, and a wide field of view in a lightweight and durable
housing. Extra-low dispersion fluoride lenses, fully multi-coated optics, and
phase-corrected prisms work together to create images that are clear and bright
without distortion across the entire field of view, while colors are accurately
represented with high contrast and resolution. The binoculars' 10x
magnification and wide 65° apparent angle of view provide expansive views,
while the exceptionally short 5' close-focus distance enables you to make
detailed observations of insects and small birds on flowers or feeders.
The optical
precision starts with SCHOTT Ultra-FL extra-low dispersion (ED) fluoride (FL)
lenses that virtually eliminate distortion and chromatic aberration while
increasing contrast and color fidelity. The Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms are
coated with ZEISS' P* phase-correcting coatings to limit light loss and
increase color fidelity and contrast. All of the optics are fully multi-coated
with ZEISS' anti-reflection T* coatings. These greatly reduce light loss and
maximize light transmission to create bright and clear images. A seven-lens
eyepiece system uses high-transmission glass and field flatteners to correct
for spherical aberrations to allow for pinpoint focusing across the entire
field of view.
This SF
version of the Victory binoculars feature the Smart Focus system. Unlike
conventional focusing wheels that require users to turn the knobs as many as
2.5 times to transition from the minimum to the maximum focus distance, the SF
system only requires 1.8 turns. This means faster and easier changes of your
subjects without sacrificing focus precision. The binoculars are designed with
ergonomic balance to reduce the feel of the weight in the hand, which reduces
user fatigue for comfortable viewing during long observation sessions.
The housing
is made from a lightweight, durable, and strong magnesium alloy. A
double-hinged, open-bridge design provides a larger surface area for gripping
while reducing the overall weight even more. The optical tubes are nitrogen
filled and O-ring sealed for water and fog-proof performance, giving them a
waterproof rating to 400 mbar of pressure.
Optical
Performance
Use and
Handling
Construction
Details
What’s
Included?
Specification
Prism Type |
Schmidt-Pechan |
Magnification |
10x |
Objective
Lens Diameter |
42 mm |
Angle of
View |
6.5°
(Actual) |
Field of
View |
360' @
1000 yd / 119.52 m @ 1000 m |
Minimum
Focus Distance |
5' /
1.52 m |
Exit Pupil
Diameter |
4.2 mm |
Eye Relief |
18 mm |
Inter-pupillary
Adjustment |
54 to
76 mm / 2.1 to 3" |
Diopter
Adjustment |
-4 to +4 |
Focus Type |
Centre |
Fog-proof |
Yes,
Nitrogen Filled |
Water
Resistance |
Waterproof |
Dimensions |
6.8 x
4.9" / 17.3 x 12.4 cm |
Weight |
27.5 oz
/ 779.6 g |
Package
Weight |
4.25 lb |
Box
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
16.5 x 10
x 4.4" |