Vortex Crossfire HD Binoculars with GlassPak Harness

Designed for nature enthusiasts seeking excellent optical performance and lasting durability, the Vortex Crossfire HD Binoculars provide sharp, detailed views across woodlands, wetlands, nature reserves and open countryside. Their HD Optical System uses selected glass elements to improve resolution, colour fidelity and edge-to-edge sharpness while reducing chromatic aberration.

Fully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission and reduce reflections, producing bright, clear images in changing light conditions. This makes the Crossfire HD range well suited to spotting identifying features, plumage and movement during early-morning birdwatching, evening wildlife observation and overcast days.

The true open-hinge design provides comfortable handling while reducing unnecessary bulk. A protective rubber-armoured exterior offers a secure, non-slip grip and helps shield the binoculars against the knocks and scrapes associated with regular outdoor use.

Nitrogen purging and O-ring seals provide reliable waterproof and fogproof performance through changing weather and temperatures. Twist-up eyecups accommodate users with or without glasses, while the central focus wheel enables fast, accurate adjustment as subjects move between different distances.

Each configuration is suited to a slightly different style of observation:

• 8x42: Provides a wide field of view, steady handling and excellent all-round versatility for birdwatching and nature walks.
• 10x42: Offers additional reach while retaining a manageable size, making it ideal for general wildlife observation.
• 10x50: Combines 10x magnification with larger light-gathering lenses for bright, detailed views in lower-light conditions.
• 12x50: Delivers powerful magnification for observing distant wildlife and scanning wide, open landscapes.

Every model is tripod adaptable for steady viewing during prolonged observation sessions. The included Vortex GlassPak harness keeps the binoculars comfortably positioned close to the body, protecting them from the elements while allowing quick access when wildlife appears.

Vortex Crossfire HD 8x42

• Magnification: 8x
• Objective lens diameter: 42mm
• Eye relief: 17mm
• Angular field of view: 7.5°
• Linear field of view: 393ft at 1,000yds
• Close focus: 6ft
• Interpupillary distance: 57–74mm
• Height: 6.2"
• Width: 5.2"
• Weight: 23.8oz

Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42

• Magnification: 10x
• Objective lens diameter: 42mm
• Eye relief: 15mm
• Angular field of view: 6.2°
• Linear field of view: 325ft at 1,000yds
• Close focus: 6ft
• Interpupillary distance: 58–75mm
• Height: 6"
• Width: 5.2"
• Weight: 23oz

Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50

• Magnification: 10x
• Objective lens diameter: 50mm
• Eye relief: 17mm
• Angular field of view: 6.1°
• Linear field of view: 320ft at 1,000yds
• Close focus: 6ft
• Interpupillary distance: 60–76mm
• Height: 6.7"
• Width: 5.3"
• Weight: 30.4oz

Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50

• Magnification: 12x
• Objective lens diameter: 50mm
• Eye relief: 15mm
• Angular field of view: 5.2°
• Linear field of view: 273ft at 1,000yds
• Close focus: 6ft
• Interpupillary distance: 60–76mm
• Height: 6.6"
• Width: 5.3"
• Weight: 29.5oz

Shared Features

• HD Optical System
• Fully multi-coated lenses
• Roof-prism optical design
• True open-hinge construction
• Protective rubber armour
• Centre focus wheel
• Right-eye dioptre adjustment
• Twist-up adjustable eyecups
• Nitrogen gas purged
• O-ring sealed
• Waterproof
• Fogproof
• Shockproof
• Tripod adaptable