ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 T* Binoculars

ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 T* Binoculars

Designed for birders and nature enthusiasts, the 8x42 Victory SF T* Binoculars from ZEISS provide an immersive observational experience by combining exceptional optics and a wide field of view in a lightweight and durable housing. Extra-low dispersion fluoride lenses, fully multi-coated optics, and phase-corrected prisms work together to create images that are clear and bright without distortion across the entire field of view. Colours are accurately represented with high contrast and resolution. The binoculars' wide 64° apparent angle of view provides expansive views, while the exceptionally short 5' close-focus distance ensures you won't miss anything.

The optical precision starts with SCHOTT Ultra-FL extra-low dispersion (ED) fluoride (FL) lenses that virtually eliminate distortion and chromatic aberration while increasing contrast and colour fidelity. The Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms are coated with ZEISS' P* phase-correcting coatings to limit the light loss and increase colour fidelity and contrast. All of the optics are fully multi-coated with ZEISS' anti-reflection T* coatings. These greatly reduce light loss and maximize light transmission to create bright and clear images. A seven-lens eyepiece system uses high-transmission glass and field flatteners to correct for spherical aberrations to allow for pinpoint focusing across the entire field of view.

This SF version of the Victory binoculars features the Smart Focus system. Unlike conventional focusing wheels that require users to turn the knobs as many as 2.5 times to transition from the minimum to the maximum focus distance, the SF system only requires 1.8 turns. This means faster and easier changes of your subjects without sacrificing focus precision. The binoculars are designed with an ergonomic balance to reduce the feel of the weight in the hand, which reduces user fatigue for comfortable viewing during long observation sessions.

The housing is made from a lightweight, durable, and strong magnesium alloy. A double-hinged, open-bridge design provides a larger surface area for gripping while reducing the overall weight even more. The optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed for waterproof and fogproof performance, giving them a waterproof rating to 400 bar of pressure.

Optical Performance

8x magnification

42mm objective lens

Schmidt-Pechan roof prism design

ZEISS' proprietary anti-reflection T* lens coating increases light transmission for brighter images

444' field of view at 1000 yd

64° apparent viewing angle

5' close-focus distance

Use and Handling

Large centre focusing knob

Open-bridge design reduces weight without sacrificing strength

±4 right eye diopter adjustment

54-76mm adjustable interpupillary distance range

Tripod mountable with optional adapter

Twist-up eyecups with four click-stop positions

Exceptional 18mm long eye relief

Wide 5.3mm exit pupil

Construction Details

Lightweight and durable magnesium-alloy housing

Nitrogen filled for waterproof and fogproof performance

Waterproof to 400bar of pressure

Slip-resistant rubber-armoured exterior

LotuTec lens coatings protect the objective and ocular lenses from dirt and dust, resist scratches and bead off water and oils

Balanced weight distribution reduces fatigue for long observation sessions

Wide operating temperature range: -22 to 145°F (-30 to 63°C)

Weight: 27.5 ounces