Binocular Vanguard Spirit XF 8x42 WP (Spirit XF 8x42)

The Spirit XF series binoculars best confirm the reputation of Vanguard, which is famous as a manufacturer that creates the best optics in its price segment. The quality of materials, assembly precision, clarity of optics, unique design and convenient accessories - all these are not empty words. It is worth taking these binoculars in your hands, and you will have no doubts.

The design of the case with two hinges and an open bridge, as well as the aggressive knurling on the rubber trim of the binoculars made it possible to make the grip of the binoculars as reliable and comfortable as possible. This is one of the lightest full-size binoculars, but the aluminum body and profiled rubber coating guarantee reliable protection against impacts and falls.

The geometry of the lenses is selected in such a way as to provide both a very wide field of view and the ability to conduct macro observations at a minimum distance of about 2 meters. At the same time, the phase-correcting coating and reflective coating of the prisms, together with the proprietary Emerald Coating, form a very clear image, practically free of geometric and color artifacts.

It is unlikely that you will be able to find another similar binocular with such characteristics and a similar cost, which makes the Vanguard Spirit XF 8x42 WP model definitely worth choosing for hunters, nature lovers, and travelers.

Emerald Coating. The illuminating coating applied to each optical surface ensures a high level of light transmission of the optical system and natural color reproduction. The additional layer of Emerald Coating is designed to enhance green tones, which is especially useful for avid nature lovers, as it provides saturation, naturalness of greenery in the shadows, and excellent brightness of the image as a whole.

BAK4 Prism. Significant light losses in a rotating prism system occur regardless of its design. The use of BAK4 optical glass (barite crown) with a higher refractive index allows you to minimize light loss and largely avoid vignetting (darkening of the image due to cutting the light beam at the periphery of the eyepiece lenses).

P2 Phase Correction. The use of multilayer phase-correcting prism coating is today the standard for high-quality binoculars with a rotating Roof prism design. When passing through such a prism system, light is reflected from opposite sides of the prism, polarized, and a shift of half the phase of the light wave occurs, which entails a loss of contrast. The thinnest phase-correcting coating applied to one of the prism surfaces combines the phases, providing high resolution and image contrast.

V-Max Silver Coating. Multilayer highly reflective coating is used exclusively in optical instruments with a rotating Roof prism design of the Schmidt-Pehan system. One of the surfaces of the Roof prism system does not have total internal reflection. It is on this surface that the reflective coating must be applied. The silver coating V-Max, unlike aluminum, reflects up to 98% of light in the entire visible range and provides high light transmission, natural color rendition, and is used exclusively in premium optics.

Waterproof & fogproof. These binoculars have an IPX7 water resistance rating and are also protected from internal condensation. The housing is sealed with a rubber O-ring, which allows the binoculars to be submerged for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter without letting moisture in. From the internal volume of the housing, the air and water vapor contained in it are displaced by nitrogen N2, which does not form condensate on the internal surfaces of the optics during a sharp temperature drop.

Large field of view. Convenience, efficiency and exciting impressions of observing through binoculars largely depend on the field of view (angle of view) of the optical device. The larger the field of view (the wider the angle of view), the more space is visible. The field of view of these binoculars is on par with the best indicators of similar models and refers these binoculars to premium-class optical devices.

Outstanding near focus. Most users use binoculars only to observe distant objects. But not everyone knows that the best examples of binoculars provide significant opportunities for macro observations. The minimum focusing distance (focus limit) of this model is only 2.1 meters, which allows you to view flowers and insects in their real habitat. Binoculars with a minimum focusing distance of up to 2.5 meters are premium optical devices.

Aluminium Alloy Body. Aluminium-based alloys are quite strong and lightweight. Aluminum binocular bodies are 200% stronger than traditionally used polycarbonate, and in terms of strength per unit weight, they are not inferior to steel. The hardness of the aluminum alloys used is sufficient so that when the binoculars fall from a height of 1-2 meters, the body will not receive significant  damage that will affect the optical characteristics of the binoculars.

3 Stage Eyecups. Properly designed eyeglass frames not only increase comfort during prolonged observations, but, first of all, allow users with different eye anatomy and users wearing glasses to use binoculars with equal ease. These binoculars use fairly soft retractable Twist-Up eyeglass frames with 3 levels of fixation.

Tripod mountable. Despite the fact that in most cases observations are carried out with binoculars in hand, there are situations when installation on a tripod is simply necessary. High magnification, observations for a long time, or shooting on a smartphone camera using binoculars require stability of the optical device. This model has two threads for attaching a tripod adapter, located under the caps in the front and rear hinges.

Optical characteristics:

• Magnification: 8x
• Lens diameter, mm: 42
• Exit pupil size, mm: 5.25
• Exit pupil distance, mm: 20
• Aperture: 27.56
• Twilight factor: 18.33
• Minimum focusing distance, m: 2.1
• Field of view, m / 1000 m: 136
• Angular field of view, °: 7.8
• Interpupillary adjustment distance, mm: 56-74
• Diopter correction: +4/-4

Design features:

• Optical design: rotating Roof prism
• Lenses: achromatic with full multi-layer illumination Emerald Coating (Fully Multi coated)
• Prisms: BAK4 with phase-correcting coating and reflective silver coating
• Water resistance: 100% waterproof housing
• Fog protection: due to tightness and nitrogen filling of the housing
• Focusing: central
• Lock-lock of the diopter correction mechanism
• Housing: with an open bridge Open Hinge, with aluminum alloy with profiled anti-slip rubber coating
• Twist-up type rotating and retractable eyeglass frames with three fixed positions
• Protective lens caps are attached to straps that prevent their loss
• Possibility of attaching a tripod adapter

Complete set:

• Binoculars: body color - black
• Protective eyeglass and lens caps
• Wide neoprene neck strap
• Soft case for storage and transportation
• Napkins for wiping optics

Overall dimensions:

• Dimensions without packaging, mm: 151x130x61
• Dimensions in packaging, mm: 220x165x80
• Weight without packaging, kg: 0.666
• Weight in packaging, kg: 0.96

Warranty period: 10 years

Manufacturer: Vanguard (USA)