Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 specs and field of view
The Crossfire HD 10x42 weighs 23 oz, under the 24.9 oz median for 10x42, with a maker list band of $200 to $500.
- Field of view
- 325 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 6 ft
- Weight
- 23 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 23 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 6 ft
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the Crossfire HD 10x42 suits
Light carries suit the 23 oz body, and close subjects work from 6 ft. Exit pupil is calculated at 4.2 mm.
The 325 ft field is place 54 of 87, and 15 mm of eye relief is short for eyeglass wearers.
Crossfire HD 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Crossfire HD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Crossfire HD 10x42 specifications
Crossfire HD 10x42 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 325 ft at 1,000 yd (108 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 23 oz (652 g) |
| Length | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Width | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Crossfire HD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Crossfire HD 10x42 shows 325 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 23 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Crossfire HD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Crossfire HD 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 | 325 ft | 15 mm | 6 ft | 23 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42 | 367 ft | 15.7 mm | 9.8 ft | 21.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10x42 | 315 ft | 18 mm | 7.5 ft | 23.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x42 | 319 ft | 16.1 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Crossfire HD
Vortex makes the Crossfire HD in 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 325 ft | 15 mm | 6 ft | 23 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 23.8 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 | 10x50 | 320 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 30.4 oz | 5 mm | |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 273 ft | 15 mm | 6 ft | 29.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the Crossfire HD 10x42
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Crossfire HD 10x42 questions
Crossfire HD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Crossfire HD 10x42 has 15 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.
Crossfire HD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Crossfire HD 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Crossfire HD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Crossfire HD 10x42 shows a view 325 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Crossfire HD 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Crossfire HD 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.