8X54 Victory Ht Binocula

Combining their proprietary High Transmission (HT) optical system with large objectives in their 8x54 Victory HT Binoculars, ZEISS delivers an optic with outstanding performance, especially in low-light conditions. The HT system enables better than 95% light transmission from the objectives to the user's eyes by employing extra-low dispersion SCHOTT fluoride (FL) glass elements multi-coated with ZEISS' T* coatings to maximize light transmission through the entire optical path. An Abbe-Koenig prism design complements the FL glass and T* coatings, resulting in an image that is exceptionally bright and rich with contrast, clarity, and detail from dawn to dusk. The relatively low magnification and large objectives produce an exceptionally wide 6.7mm exit pupil that ensures full coverage when the pupils are fully dilated in low light.

Their magnesium-alloy housing reduces the overall weight without sacrificing strength and durability, and the optical tubes are nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for water and fogproof performance in all weather conditions. The innovative Dual-Link bridge construction allows the bridge to be very small without sacrificing strength or stability, and the unique elongated prism configuration enables the optical tubes to be thinner than normal. These two features work together to give the binoculars a large and comfortable gripping surface and a wide interpupillary adjustment range. Because of the size of the objectives and the length of the optical tubes, hand holding these binoculars may cause fatigue, so ZEISS made them tripod mountable with an optional adapter for long-duration glassing sessions. Add in the ergonomic non-slip rubber armoring and focus wheel, and the Victory HT becomes a full-featured optic ready for all seasons.

Optical Performance

• 8x magnification
• 54mm diameter objectives
• Compact Abbe-Koenig roof prism design
• Prism configuration results in less "folding" of the light path to decrease spherical and chromatic aberration
• SCHOTT high-transmission (HT) fluoride (FL) extra-low dispersion glass elements
• Provide 95%+ light transmission
• Eliminate chromatic aberrations
• Accurate color fidelity with improved contrast
• Anti-reflection ZEISS T* coatings transmit the entire color spectrum and preserve image sharpness
• LotuTec moisture- and abrasion-resistant lens coating protects lenses by causing moisture to bead and roll off
• 390' field of view at 1000 yards
• Wide 60° apparent viewing angle

Use and Handling

• Double-link bridge reduces weight while providing a large area on the optical tubes for a firm and solid grip
• Large rubber-coated center focus wheel enables precise focus control in wet conditions or while wearing gloves
• Click-stop twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• ±3 right-eye dioptric adjustment
• Wide 58-76mm interpupillary adjustment range
• Long 16mm eye relief
• Wide 6.7mm exit pupil

Construction Details

• Lightweight and durable magnesium-alloy housing
• Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed
• Waterproof to 400 mbar of pressure
• Fogproof when moving between extreme temperature changes
• Tripod mountable with optional adapter
• -22 to 145°F (-30 to 63°C) operating temperature
• Weight: 36.5 ounces

Key Features

• Extra-Low Dispersion Fluoride Glass
• Abbe-Koenig Roof Prism Design
• T* and LotuTec Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Wide 60° Apparent Angle of View
• Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof
• Slim Double-Link Bridge Configuration
• Rubber-Armored Magnesium-Alloy Housing
• Large Rubberized Center Focus Wheel
• Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter
• Click-Stop Twist-Up Eyecups