Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 specs and field of view
The Razor UHD 18x56 has a 194 ft field of view, place 1 of 5 in the 18x56 size, with 18 mm of eye relief.
- Field of view
- 194 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 10 ft
- Weight
- 41.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 5: 41.6 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Razor UHD 18x56 suits
Distant targets suit the twilight factor of 31.7, and eyeglass wearers get 18 mm of eye relief. Close focus is 10 ft.
At 41.6 oz with a calculated 3.1 mm exit pupil, it wants a tripod and bright light. List price band from the maker is over $2,000.
Razor UHD 18x56 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Razor UHD 18x56 is one of 5 models in the 18x56 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Razor UHD 18x56 specifications
Razor UHD 18x56 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 18x56 size.
| Magnification | 18x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 194 ft at 1,000 yd (65 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 3.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 67° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 41.6 oz (1,179 g) |
| Length | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
| Width | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | over $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 31.7 * |
| Relative brightness | 9.7 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Razor UHD 18x56 against other 18x56 binoculars
Razor UHD 18x56 shows 194 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 194 ft median of the 5 18x56 models in the chart. At 41.6 oz it is at or under the 44.8 oz median weight for the size.
Razor UHD 18x56 and its nearest rivals
Razor UHD 18x56 next to the 18x56 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 18x56 | 194 ft | 18 mm | 10 ft | 41.6 oz | 3.1 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Maven B.5 18x56 MOA/MIL | 194 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 45 oz | 3.1 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Maven B.5 18x56 | 194 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 45 oz | 3.1 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Vortex Kaibab HD 18x56 | 194 ft | 16.4 mm | 19.8 ft | 43.5 oz | 3.1 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 18x56 | 18x56 | 194 ft | 18 mm | 10 ft | 41.6 oz | 3.1 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 288 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.1 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Razor UHD 18x56 questions
Razor UHD 18x56: does it work with glasses?
Razor UHD 18x56 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Razor UHD 18x56: what does 18x56 mean?
Razor UHD 18x56 magnifies 18 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Razor UHD 18x56: how wide is the view?
Razor UHD 18x56 shows a view 194 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 194 ft median of the 5 18x56 models in the chart.
Razor UHD 18x56: can it go on a tripod?
Razor UHD 18x56 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.