Vortex Razor UHD 12x50 specs and field of view
On the Razor UHD 12x50, eye relief of 17 mm tops the 15.5 mm median for 12x50, and the field reads 288 ft at place 11 of 36.
- Field of view
- 288 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 36.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 288 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the Razor UHD 12x50 suits
Those who wear eyeglasses get 17 mm of eye relief, and the twilight factor works out to 24.5. Close focus is 6.6 ft.
Weight of 36.1 oz is well above the 29.2 oz median, and the maker list band is over $2,000.
Razor UHD 12x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Razor UHD 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Razor UHD 12x50 specifications
Razor UHD 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 | 288 ft at 1,000 yd (96 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 36.1 oz (1,023 g) |
| Length | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| Width | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | over $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 UHD 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Razor UHD 12x50 shows 288 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 36.1 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
Razor UHD 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Razor UHD 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 UHD 12x50 | 288 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.1 oz | 4.2 mm | over $2,000 | |
| 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 |
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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 12x50 | 12x50 | 288 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.1 oz | 4.2 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 10x50 | 10x50 | 341 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.5 oz | 5 mm |
| Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 | 18x56 | 194 ft | 18 mm | 10 ft | 41.6 oz | 3.1 mm |
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Razor UHD 12x50 questions
Razor UHD 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Razor UHD 12x50 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Razor UHD 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Razor UHD 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 UHD 12x50: how wide is the view?
Razor UHD 12x50 shows a view 288 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Razor UHD 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Razor UHD 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.