Vortex Razor HD 12x50 specs and field of view
Field of view reads 285 ft (5.4 degrees) on the Razor HD 12x50, place 13 of 36 among 12x50 models, above the 277 ft median.
- Field of view
- 285 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.5 mm
- Close focus
- 10 ft
- Weight
- 28.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 285 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- 28.7 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Razor HD 12x50 suits
The 15.5 mm eye relief matches the 15.5 mm median for 12x50, and the twilight factor works out to 24.5. Weight is 28.7 oz.
Close focus of 10 ft matches the median, and the maker list band is $1,000 to $2,000.
Razor HD 12x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Razor HD 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 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 12x50 specifications
Razor HD 12x50 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 285 ft at 1,000 yd (95 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 15.5 mm |
| Close focus | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 28.7 oz (814 g) |
| Length | 6.8 in (173 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 | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Razor HD 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Razor HD 12x50 shows 285 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 28.7 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Razor HD 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Razor HD 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 12x50 | 285 ft | 15.5 mm | 10 ft | 28.7 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Maven B.6 12x50 | 289 ft | 17.5 mm | 7.5 ft | 30.7 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 12x50 | 272 ft | 16.6 mm | 11.4 ft | 32.1 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Viper HD 12x50 | 288 ft | 16 mm | 8 ft | 28.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 285 ft | 15.5 mm | 10 ft | 28.7 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 6 ft | 24.8 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Vortex Razor HD 10x50 | 10x50 | 315 ft | 16.5 mm | 10 ft | 28.1 oz | 5 mm |
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Razor HD 12x50 questions
Razor HD 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Razor HD 12x50 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.
Razor HD 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Razor HD 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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 12x50: how wide is the view?
Razor HD 12x50 shows a view 285 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Razor HD 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Razor HD 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.