Vortex Triumph HD 12x50 specs and field of view
Sitting at 26.2 oz, the Triumph HD 12x50 is lighter than the 29.2 oz median among the 36 models of the 12x50 size. Its 273 ft field of view is close to the 277 ft median.
- Field of view
- 273 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 9.9 ft
- Weight
- 26.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 26.2 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the Triumph HD 12x50 suits
The 16 mm eye relief and the exit pupil that works out to 4.2 mm suit long glassing sessions from a fixed spot. The maker names hunting as a use and prints it as tripod adaptable. The list price band is $100 to $200.
The 9.9 ft close focus and the 273 ft field of view are modest, and 12 power magnifies hand shake.
Triumph HD 12x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Triumph HD 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Vortex lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Triumph HD 12x50 specifications
Triumph HD 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 | 273 ft at 1,000 yd (91 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 9.9 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 26.2 oz (743 g) |
| Length | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
| Width | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Triumph HD 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Triumph HD 12x50 shows 273 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 26.2 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Triumph HD 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Triumph HD 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 Triumph HD 12x50 | 273 ft | 16 mm | 9.9 ft | 26.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 | 246 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 26.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Nikon Action 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.1 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Landscout 12x50 | 289 ft | 15 mm | 22.9 ft | 33.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 |
Other sizes of the Triumph HD
Vortex makes the Triumph HD in 3 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex Triumph HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 273 ft | 16 mm | 9.9 ft | 26.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Triumph HD 10x28 | 10x28 | 279 ft | 15 mm | 9.9 ft | 12.8 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 334 ft | 17 mm | 15.3 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Triumph HD 12x50 questions
Triumph HD 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Triumph HD 12x50 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Triumph HD 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Triumph HD 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.
Triumph HD 12x50: how wide is the view?
Triumph HD 12x50 shows a view 273 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Triumph HD 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Triumph HD 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Vortex, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.