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Vortex 8.5x50 Vulture Binoculars

Brand: Vortex
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List Price: $319.00
Sale Price: $239.99

Included with the Vortex Vulture 8.5x50 (Green) Binocular:
  • Rainguard
  • Tethered objective lens covers
  • Comfort neck strap
  • High impact custom-molded carry case
  • Vortex VIP Lifetime Warranty

  • Like a predator on the move, you've got to be ready for any weather... and the naturally rugged Vulture binoculars are looking for action.
  • Fully waterproof binoculars overcome the challenges of water and dust with tightly sealed O-rings.
  • Fogproof dry nitrogen purged optics prevent internal fogging of lenses with sudden temperature changes.
  • Rubber armor add shockproof protection while giving you a comfortable surface to grip.
  • Exterior ridges on the Vulture binoculars preserve a secure grip in cold, wet weather.
  • At the end of the day, retire the Vulture binoculars to their robust custom fit high-impact case, combining the rigidity of a hard case with the flexibility and usefulness of a softer carry case.

    Rugged roof prism binoculars - for any season

    These 8.5x50 binoculars are sized to pull in distant details without too much weight. The result? You'll enjoy steady handling with as little effort as a vulture riding thermal updrafts.
  • Wide viewing field makes it easier to follow wildlife on the move.
  • Long eye relief opens up the field of view for rewarding views, especially when wearing eyeglasses.
  • Retractable twist-and-lock eyecups adjust with a smooth, easy motion for comfortable eye relief.
  • Tapered eyecups fit your eyes more naturally and promise years of comfortable, relaxed viewing.

    Before the sun even thinks about rising, these Vulture binoculars are prepared to carry you to a higher plateau of performance. Laden with value, the 8.5x50 Vulture binoculars boast large, light-grasping objectives along with greater viewing power than delivered by 8x binoculars that let you close in on details missed by others at this time of day. These full-size Vulture binoculars are easy to handle, and will feed your need for bright, steady views with:
  • Phase corrected prisms deliver sharp, greatly contrasted images.
  • Fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission, producing high, reliable image quality.
  • BaK-4 prisms also increase brightness and edge-to-edge sharpness.
  • Easy handling for nature observation





    Detailed Product Specifications


    Apparent Field of View 5.4 Degrees
    Binoculars Series Vulture Binoculars
    Brand Vortex
    Close Focusing Distance 9 ft.
    Dimensions (in) 6.8H x 5.6W
    Exit Pupil 5.88 mm
    Eye Relief 21.5 mm
    Features Waterproof
    Field of View @ 1000 Yards 283 ft.
    Focus Type Center
    Magnification 8.5x
    Objective Lens Diameter 50 mm
    Prism Type Roof Prism Binoculars
    Size Full Size Binoculars
    Tripod Adaptable Yes
    Waterproof Yes
    Weight 31.0 Oz.





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