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Carl Zeiss Victory 8x42 T* FL
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| Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
|---|---|
| Model | Victory 8x42 T* FL |
| Lens diameter [mm] | 42 |
| Magnification [x] | 8 |
| Angular field of view [deg] | 7.7 |
| Linear field of view [m/m] | 135/1000 |
| Exit pupil [mm] | 5.25 |
| Eye relief [mm] | 16 |
| Min. focusing dist. [m] | 2 |
| Twilight factor | 18.33 |
| Brightness | 27.56 |
| Prisms | BaK-4/roof |
| Dimensions [mm] | 161x128 |
| Weight [g] | 755 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Nitogen filling | Yes |
| Argon filling | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Tripod exit | No |
| Focusing | central |
| Warranty [years] | 10 |
| Accesories | Neoprene neck strap, cordura case, lens caps |
| Price | 5750 |
| Additional information | Announced: February 2004. Manufactured in 2004-2013. 4-element objective with FL lens. Abbe-Koenig prisms. Waterproof 400 mbar. Operational temperature from -30 to +63 C. |
Owners reviews (5)
Overall
Owner since: more than 10 years
Price:
User profile: Professional
Cons: Rubber armour sometimes can come off slightly
Pros: Amazing optics
Summary: Having to end binoculars for the last 20 years, I always go back to this Zeiss 8x42 FL. For me, the feeling I get and the immersive view can be enjoyed for hours on end. One of the most exciting and well engineered binoculars of our modern day.
Overall
Owner since: more than 10 years
Price:
User profile: Semipro
Cons: I had issues with the rubber covering blistering/coming off
Pros: Superb ease of view in every respect. I am concentrating in the center anyway, so no issue with possible decrease of sharpness towards the edges. Love the bright picture without the Swaros\' bluish tint. No rollerball effect! Very comfortable to hold.
Summary: Had to have it serviced after 13+ years, and fell in love with it again when I got it back. The 8x32 FL I had as a replacement just does not give the same immersion and brightness.
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price: $1950
User profile: Amateur
Cons: There's an annoying detent at the zero point of diopter adjustment that makes near-zero adjustment difficult; flare could be better controlled; and sharpness falls off towards edge, but for those like me whose view is alway centered, this isn't a problem.
Pros: Ergonomics are first-rate with bare hands or heavy gloves; the view is superb with good contrast, natural colors and a definite sense of "presence."
Summary: A definite top-tier binocular in the same class as Swarovision, and Ultravid HD. The only reason why it doesn't get a "5" for value is because there are so many "betas" that offer a view almost as good that sell for so much less
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price: US41950
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Detent prevents dioptric adjustment near the "0" setting; some may find the focus too loose.... as birders do a lot of focusing compared to hunters, I like it loose
Pros: View is bright, clear, sharp and gives the viewer a sense of intimacy with the viewed object; easy to focus (things "snap" into focus); great in the hands, ribs on barrels provide good grip with gloves; big focus knob a real plus; rugged construction; a real "lifetime" binocular
Summary: While CZ doesn't have the ultimate warranty that my Leicas carry, they are still a lifetime binocular that I don't intend ever to replace. They are my "go to" bins whenever I don't know what to bring with me (that is, 7x bins, 10x bins or scope); that is not to say they are a compromise.... instead it's to say that they do so many things so very well. I have no regrets.
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: $1500
User profile: Professional
Cons: Non yet.
Pros: No CA, very bright, very sharp, nice and LIGHTWEIGHT.
Summary: My everyday 8x binocular. It out resolves every other 8x in the same category I have ever tried. The control of CA is as close to perfect as modern optics allow. I cannot fault this binocular, even the diopter adjustment is spot on perfect...very rare. 5 Stars.