Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus specs and field of view
At 27.9 oz the Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for 8x42 models. The 389 ft field sits at place 42 of 75, under the 393 ft median.
- Field of view
- 389 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.5 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 27.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus suits
The calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm points to dusk viewing. It is nitrogen filled and tripod adaptable, with eye spacing from 55 to 75 mm.
Eye relief is 15.5 mm against an 18 mm median, and close focus is 9.8 ft against 6.6 ft.
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus specifications
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus figures as Leica prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 389 ft at 1,000 yd (130 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 59° * |
| Eye relief | 15.5 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 27.9 oz (790 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (143 mm) |
| Width | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Watertight to a depth of 5 m / 16.5 ft |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus against other 8x42 binoculars
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus shows 389 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 27.9 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus and its nearest rivals
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus next to the 8x42 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus | 389 ft | 15.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 | 375 ft | 18 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell H2O 8x42 (roof) | 360 ft | 17 mm | 15 ft | 22.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 | 444 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Other sizes of the Ultravid HD-Plus
Leica makes the Ultravid HD-Plus in 8 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus | 8x42 | 389 ft | 15.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD-Plus | 8x32 | 404 ft | 13.3 mm | 7.2 ft | 18.9 oz | 4 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 10x32 HD-Plus | 10x32 | 352 ft | 13.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 19.9 oz | 3.2 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 7x42 HD-Plus | 7x42 | 420 ft | 17 mm | 10.8 ft | 27.2 oz | 6 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus | 10x42 | 336 ft | 16 mm | 9.5 ft | 26.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus | 8x50 | 352 ft | 17 mm | 11.5 ft | 35.3 oz | 6.3 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 10x50 HD-Plus | 10x50 | 352 ft | 15 mm | 10.8 ft | 35.3 oz | 5 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus | 12x50 | 299 ft | 13 mm | 10.5 ft | 36.7 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus questions
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus: does it work with glasses?
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus has 15.5 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus: what does 8x42 mean?
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus: how wide is the view?
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus shows a view 389 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus: can it go on a tripod?
Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus is tripod adaptable according to Leica, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.