![]() The oversized focus wheel is positive and turns with both precision and authority. The armor is reasonably thick and rugged, and the lens coatings resist dust and scratches. The binocular’s portability is matched by its durability, with one notable exception that we’ll discuss below. It has a wonderfully wide field of view, and the big ocular lenses deliver ample light with the 4.2mm exit pupil. It’s the rare 10×42 that can do that, which makes this one of the best compact binoculars.īut the Razor HD doesn’t give up any optical horsepower inside that trim frame. It is absolutely portable, capable of sliding in jacket pockets, or when attached to a binocular harness, it fits in pouches sized for 8×32 models. ![]() While overbuilt is good to some extent, the best hunting binoculars are light and compact and that’s also the best attribute of the Vortex. Think of those 3-pound 10×42 models like the original Swarovski SLC and early Leica Trinovids. There is a tendency among optics designers to overbuild their flagship models. Those coatings help resist scratching, repel dust and moisture, reduce glare, and boost color rendition across the spectrum - though I notice the binocular has a bit of a bluish tint. ![]() All lenses are fully multi coated and the Razor HD uses Vortex’s premium XR Plus coatings on the objective and ocular lenses. The APO lens system features a number of color- and image-correcting lens elements. Vortex uses a variety of Japanese extra-low-dispersion glass in the Razor HD that often weighs more, lens for lens, than other classes of glass. ![]() That heft is worth noting, though, because it comes from a quality of glass that many entry-level and mid-price binoculars don’t use. That ergonomic touch makes the Razor HD seem even lighter than its 25-ounce (1.5-pound) weight. The barrels have thumb-grabbing dimples on their undersides, allowing users to keep the binocular balanced in most uses, facilitating one-hand operation. The first thing you notice is its pleasing design, from the modern open bridge and oversized focus wheel, to its slim taper and its appealing gray-green armor. Razor HD binoculars from Vortex is a sexy thing. 10-power roof prism with 42mm objective lenses. ![]()
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