Vortex Razor UHD 8x32 specs and field of view
The Razor UHD 8x32 has a 472 ft field of view that places second among the 28 models of the 8x32 size, well past the 408 ft median. Its 18 mm eye relief is also above the 16.8 mm median.
- Field of view
- 472 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 5.9 ft
- Weight
- 21.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 472 ft view, wider than the typical 408 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 5.9 ft
Who the Razor UHD 8x32 suits
The 18 mm eye relief and 9 degree view suit a wide scan of a hillside or marsh. The 5.9 ft close focus covers nearby subjects. The exit pupil works out to 4 mm.
At 21.9 oz it outweighs the 18.5 oz median for its size, and the maker's list price band is over $2,000.
Razor UHD 8x32 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Razor UHD 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Razor UHD 8x32 specifications
Razor UHD 8x32 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 472 ft at 1,000 yd (157 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 9° |
| Apparent field of view | 72° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 21.9 oz (621 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Width | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | over $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Razor UHD 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Razor UHD 8x32 shows 472 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 21.9 oz it is heavier than the 18.5 oz median for the size.
Razor UHD 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Razor UHD 8x32 next to the 8x32 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 8x32 | 472 ft | 18 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 4 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 | 450 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.8 oz | 4 mm | over $2,000 | |
| GPO Passion ED 8x32 | 410 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.6 oz | 4 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
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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 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 |
| Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 | 18x56 | 194 ft | 18 mm | 10 ft | 41.6 oz | 3.1 mm |
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Razor UHD 8x32 questions
Razor UHD 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Razor UHD 8x32 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Razor UHD 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Razor UHD 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Razor UHD 8x32: how wide is the view?
Razor UHD 8x32 shows a view 472 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Razor UHD 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Razor UHD 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.