Vortex Razor HD 10x42 specs and field of view
A 362 ft field of view puts the Razor HD 10x42 at place 12 of 87 among 10x42 models, against a 336 ft median for the size.
- Field of view
- 362 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.5 mm
- Close focus
- 6 ft
- Weight
- 24.8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 362 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 24.8 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 16.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
Who the Razor HD 10x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers have 16.5 mm of eye relief, and the 6 ft close focus covers near subjects. Weight is 24.8 oz.
Its maker list band is $1,000 to $2,000, and weight of 24.8 oz is close to the 24.9 oz median for 10x42.
Razor HD 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Razor HD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the $1,000 to $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Razor HD 10x42 specifications
Razor HD 10x42 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 362 ft at 1,000 yd (121 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.9° |
| Apparent field of view | 69° * |
| Eye relief | 16.5 mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 24.8 oz (703 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Width | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Razor HD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Razor HD 10x42 shows 362 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 24.8 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Razor HD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Razor 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 Razor HD 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 6 ft | 24.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 | 348 ft | 18 mm | 6.2 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Maven B.1.2 10x42 | 347 ft | 17.8 mm | 4.9 ft | 26.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 | 341 ft | 16.6 mm | 5 ft | 24.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Razor HD
Vortex makes the Razor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex Razor HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 6 ft | 24.8 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Vortex Razor HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Vortex Razor HD 10x50 | 10x50 | 315 ft | 16.5 mm | 10 ft | 28.1 oz | 5 mm |
| Vortex Razor HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 285 ft | 15.5 mm | 10 ft | 28.7 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Razor HD 10x42 questions
Razor HD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Razor HD 10x42 has 16.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Razor HD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Razor 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.
Razor HD 10x42: how wide is the view?
Razor HD 10x42 shows a view 362 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Razor HD 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Razor HD 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.