HD glass and coated prisms
HD glass helps control colour fringing. Dielectric prism coatings support colour accuracy, while phase correction helps preserve resolution and contrast.
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A wide view for following wildlife.
The Vortex Viper HD 8x42 pairs 8x magnification with 42 mm objectives, HD glass and a GlassPak binocular harness.
8xmagnification
Bring distant details closer
8x magnification gives you a closer view of wildlife and distant subjects.
136.3 mfield at 1,000 m
See the scene around your subject
The view spans approximately 136.3 m at 1,000 m, helping you follow movement within the scene.
1.83 mapproximate close focus
Focus on nearby detail
Close focus is useful when your subject is nearby rather than on the horizon.
HD optics and a locking diopter.
HD glass and coated prisms
HD glass helps control colour fringing. Dielectric prism coatings support colour accuracy, while phase correction helps preserve resolution and contrast.
Sealed for outdoor use
Argon purging and O-ring seals keep internal fogging and water out. ArmorTek protects the exterior lens surfaces from scratches, oil and dirt.
Set the diopter once
Use the centre wheel for day-to-day focus. The locking diopter on the right eyepiece lets you set the difference between your eyes and retain that adjustment.
Good to know
GlassPak harness included
The binocular comes with a GlassPak harness, neck strap, rainguard eyepiece cover, tethered objective covers and lens cloth.
Adjust the eyecups to your glasses
Twist-up eyecups let you set your viewing position. This model has 18 mm of eye relief; comfortable fit also depends on your glasses.
Support for longer sessions
A binocular tripod adapter is required for tripod mounting and is sold separately. Viper HD product manual.
Vortex VIP warranty in Australia
Lifetime repair or replacement for damaged or defective products, subject to the Australian warranty terms.
CoverageVortex VIP lifetime warranty.
ExclusionsLoss, theft, deliberate damage and cosmetic damage that does not affect performance. Grey-market imports are not covered.
Australian claimsContact the dealer or distributor in the country of purchase. Australian Vortex VIP warranty details.
Specifications
Optics
Magnification
8x
Objective Lens Diameter
42 mm
Eye Relief
18.0 mm
Angular Field of View
7.8°
Linear Field of View
Approx. 136.3 m at 1,000 m (409 ft at 1,000 yd)
Close Focus
Approx. 1.83 m (6 ft)
Build and handling
Interpupillary Distance
55 mm - 74 mm
Height
Approx. 142 mm (5.6 in)
Width
Approx. 124 mm (4.9 in)
Weight
Approx. 695 g (24.5 oz)
Prism type
Roof
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