Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus specs and field of view
The Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus works out to a 6.3 mm exit pupil, paired with a 352 ft field and 17 mm of eye relief.
- Field of view
- 352 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 11.5 ft
- Weight
- 35.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 6.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus suits
A 6.3 mm calculated exit pupil points to dusk viewing, and 17 mm of eye relief leaves room behind the eyepiece. It is tripod adaptable.
Weight is 35.3 oz and close focus is 11.5 ft, so near subjects and light carries are not its strength.
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list.
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus specifications
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus figures as Leica prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x50 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 352 ft at 1,000 yd (117 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 54° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 35.3 oz (1,000 g) |
| Length | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (120 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 | 6.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20 * |
| Relative brightness | 39.1 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus and its nearest rivals
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus next to the 8x50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus | 352 ft | 17 mm | 11.5 ft | 35.3 oz | 6.3 mm | |
| ZEISS Victory SFL 8x50 | 393 ft | 20 mm | 5.9 ft | 30.2 oz | 6.3 mm |
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 8x50 HD-Plus | 8x50 | 352 ft | 17 mm | 11.5 ft | 35.3 oz | 6.3 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 8x42 HD-Plus | 8x42 | 389 ft | 15.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 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 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 8x50 HD-Plus questions
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus: does it work with glasses?
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus: what does 8x50 mean?
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus magnifies 8 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 6.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus: can it go on a tripod?
Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus is tripod adaptable according to Leica, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.