Vortex Razor UHD 10x50 specs and field of view
On the Razor UHD 10x50, eye relief of 18 mm is above the 17.4 mm median for 10x50.
- Field of view
- 341 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 36.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 341 ft view, wider than the typical 315 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Razor UHD 10x50 suits
Eyeglass wearers are given 18 mm of eye relief, and the calculated 5 mm exit pupil suits dusk. Close focus is 6.6 ft.
Weight of 36.5 oz is well above the 29.3 oz median, and the maker list band is over $2,000.
Razor UHD 10x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Razor UHD 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Razor UHD 10x50 specifications
Razor UHD 10x50 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 341 ft at 1,000 yd (114 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 36.5 oz (1,035 g) |
| Length | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| Width | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | over $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Razor UHD 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
Razor UHD 10x50 shows 341 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 36.5 oz it is heavier than the 29.3 oz median for the size.
Razor UHD 10x50 and its nearest rivals
Razor UHD 10x50 next to the 10x50 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 UHD 10x50 | 341 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.5 oz | 5 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Nikon WX 10x50 IF | 472 ft | 15.3 mm | 65.6 ft | 88.4 oz | 5 mm | over $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner M1050r | 300 ft | 15.8 mm | 66 ft | 35.3 oz | 5 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Vortex Razor HD 10x50 | 315 ft | 16.5 mm | 10 ft | 28.1 oz | 5 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 |
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Other sizes of the Razor UHD
Vortex makes the Razor UHD in 7 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 UHD 10x50 | 10x50 | 341 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.5 oz | 5 mm |
| Vortex Razor UHD 8x32 | 8x32 | 472 ft | 18 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 4 mm |
| Vortex Razor UHD 10x32 | 10x32 | 388 ft | 17 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Vortex Razor UHD 8x42 | 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.2 mm | 4.5 ft | 32.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Vortex Razor UHD 10x42 | 10x42 | 346 ft | 16.7 mm | 4.5 ft | 32.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Vortex Razor UHD 12x50 | 12x50 | 288 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.1 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 | 18x56 | 194 ft | 18 mm | 10 ft | 41.6 oz | 3.1 mm |
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Razor UHD 10x50 questions
Razor UHD 10x50: does it work with glasses?
Razor UHD 10x50 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Razor UHD 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
Razor UHD 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Razor UHD 10x50: how wide is the view?
Razor UHD 10x50 shows a view 341 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
Razor UHD 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
Razor UHD 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.