Vortex Razor UHD 8x42 specs and field of view
A 420 ft field of view and a 4.5 ft close focus put the Razor UHD 8x42 well ahead of the medians of 393 ft and 6.6 ft among the 75 models of the 8x42 size. The view works out to 8 degrees.
- Field of view
- 420 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.2 mm
- Close focus
- 4.5 ft
- Weight
- 32.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 420 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 17.2 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4.5 ft
Who the Razor UHD 8x42 suits
The 17.2 mm eye relief and the exit pupil that works out to 5.3 mm suit dusk and dawn viewing. The 4.5 ft close focus lets you study subjects near your feet. The maker names hunting as a use.
At 32.2 oz it is heavy against the 24.2 oz median for its size, and the maker's list price band is over $2,000.
Razor UHD 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Razor UHD 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Razor UHD 8x42 specifications
Razor UHD 8x42 figures as Vortex prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 420 ft at 1,000 yd (140 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 17.2 mm |
| Close focus | 4.5 ft (1.4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 32.2 oz (913 g) |
| Length | 7 in (178 mm) |
| Width | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | over $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Razor UHD 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Razor UHD 8x42 shows 420 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 32.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Razor UHD 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Razor UHD 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.2 mm | 4.5 ft | 32.2 oz | 5.3 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Swarovski NL Pure 8x42 | 477 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 29.5 oz | 5.3 mm | over $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Razor HD 8x42 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 | 423 ft | 20 mm | 6.2 ft | 25.2 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.2 mm | 4.5 ft | 32.2 oz | 5.3 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 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 8x42 questions
Razor UHD 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Razor UHD 8x42 has 17.2 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Razor UHD 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Razor UHD 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Razor UHD 8x42: how wide is the view?
Razor UHD 8x42 shows a view 420 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Razor UHD 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Razor UHD 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.