- Reverse Porro Prism Design
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
- Center-Focus Wheel
- Close Focus: 7.6'
- Nitrogen-Filled Fogproof, Waterproof
- Closed-Bridge Configuration
- Twist-Up Eyecups
- Rubber-Armored Housing
- Diopter Adjustment
With a reverse Porro prism design and fully multi-coated lenses for a bright, sharp image, the 8x26 Vanquish Binoculars from Vortex are a compact and versatile optic suited to general use. The Vanquish can focus on objects as close as 7.6 feet for viewing butterflies or wildflowers, while their 8x magnification can bring distant details into view. They have twist-up eyecups to accommodate eyeglasses and a knurled, easy-to-operate center-focus wheel. A diopter adjustment is provided on the right eyepiece to resolve differences in the user's eyes. O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged, these binoculars are water, dust, and fogproof, and their rubber armoring protects the housing and provides a pleasant and secure grip.
Optical Performance
- 8x magnification
- 26mm objective lenses
- Reverse Porro prism optical path
- Fully multi-coated lenses for a bright, sharp image
- Field of view: 352 feet at 1000 yards
- Eye relief: 15mm
- Exit pupil: 3.3mm
Construction Details
- Twist-up eyecups
- O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged for water, dust, and fogproof performance
- Rubber armoring protects housing and provides a good grip
Use and Handling
- Closed-bridge configuration
- Large knurled center-focus wheel
- Right eye dioptric adjustment collar
Magnification 8x
Prism Type Reverse Porro
Objective Lens Diameter 26 mm
Angle of View 6.7° (Actual)
Field of View 352' @ 1000 yd / 116.86 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance 7.6' / 2.3 m
Exit Pupil Diameter 3.3 mm
Eye Relief 15 mm
Interpupillary Adjustment 57 to 71 mm / 2.2 to 2.8"
Diopter Adjustment Yes
Focus Type Center
Dimensions 4.7 x 4.4" / 11.9 x 11.2 cm
Weight 12.7 oz / 360 g