Vortex - 8x42 Razor UHD Binoculars

A Guide to Marine Binoculars

The 8x42 Razor UHD Binoculars from Vortex are a versatile optic suited to a wide range of professional and recreational applications, from close to long-distance observation.

The Razor UHD renders views with minimal chromatic aberration, exceptional color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and optimal light transmission through the use of ultra high definition glass, an index-matched lens configuration, XR Plus lens coatings, and phase-correcting prism coatings. Birders will love their 4.5' close focus distance. The lenses are protected from scratches, oil, and dust by ArmorTek exterior lens coating.

The lightweight magnesium housing is argon filled and sealed with O-rings to ensure reliable and durable protection against dust, debris, fog, and water. The binoculars are rubber armored for non-slip and durable protection, and is equipped with a large focusing knob that is easy to use even while wearing gloves. Naturally contoured to perfectly fit your hands, promoting comfort and eliminating user fatigue,the Razor UHD includes a winning combination of features.

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Optical Performance

8x magnification

42mm objective lenses

Compact roof prisms

Ultra high definition glass corrects chromatic and spherical aberrations to eliminate off-axis comas and improve color and contrast

Phase-correcting prism coatings improve resolution, clarity, and contrast

XR Plus fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast

Short 4.5' close-focus distance

Wide 64° apparent angle of view

420-foot field of view at 1000 yards

Use and Handling

Short closed-bridge configuration

Large textured and slip-resistant center focusing wheel

Right-eye dioptric correction

Twist-up rubber eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear

Tripod-mountable with optional adapter

16.7mm eye relief

Comfortable 5.3mm exit pupil

Construction Details

Lightweight and strong magnesium chassis

Protective rubber armor provides a slip-resistant grip

O-ring sealed and argon-filled to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature and environmental conditions

Scratch-resistant ArmorTek exterior lens coatings repel oils and corrosive materials from lenses

• The 8x42 Razor UHD Binoculars from Vortex are a versatile optic suited to a wide range of professional and recreational applications, from close to long-distance observation.
The Razor UHD renders views with minimal chromatic aberration, exceptional color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and optimal light transmission through the use of ultra high definition glass, an index-matched lens configuration, XR Plus lens coatings, and phase-correcting prism coatings. Birders will love their 4.5' close focus distance. The lenses are protected from scratches, oil, and dust by ArmorTek exterior lens coating.
The lightweight magnesium housing is argon filled and sealed with O-rings to ensure reliable and durable protection against dust, debris, fog, and water. The binoculars are rubber armored for non-slip and durable protection, and is equipped with a large focusing knob that is easy to use even while wearing gloves. Naturally contoured to perfectly fit your hands, promoting comfort and eliminating user fatigue,the Razor UHD includes a winning combination of features.