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Vortex Raptor 8.5x32 Binocular
Product Code: 9780068V
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The Vortex Raptor 8.5x32 Binocular is an approachable first pair or gift for new nature enthusiasts and families, with a wide view that makes wildlife easier to find and follow.
Key Features
- 8.5x magnification for everyday nature watching
- Wide 7.4° field of view covering approx. 130m at 1,000m
- 50–70mm adjustment range to accommodate different users
- Porro prism design for a broad, three-dimensional view
- Fully multi-coated lenses for light transmission and clarity
- Central focus with adjustable eyecups
- Rubber armour for grip and additional protection
- Waterproof, fogproof and shockproof for outdoor use
Vortex Raptor 8.5x32 Binocular Summary
This model is particularly well suited to first-time binocular users, families and anyone discovering the joys of birdwatching or wildlife observation. Its wide field of view helps with finding and following subjects, while the 50–70mm interpupillary adjustment range allows the binoculars to accommodate different face sizes and be shared between family members.
It makes a great companion for nature walks and family days out, or a gift for someone beginning a new interest in birds and wildlife.
Optics for Everyday Nature Watching
The Porro prism design provides a broad, three-dimensional view, while fully multi-coated lenses support light transmission and clarity. A central focus wheel and adjustable eyecups provide simple adjustment for different users, including viewing with or without glasses.
Made for the Whole Family
The wide interpupillary adjustment range helps accommodate different face sizes, making the binoculars suitable for sharing between family members. Rubber armour provides additional protection and grip, while waterproof, fogproof and shockproof construction supports regular outdoor use.
8.5x32 for First-Time and Family Use
Compared with the 10x32, the 8.5x32 increases field of view from approximately 113m to 130m at 1,000m, making it easier to locate and follow birds and other wildlife. Both models share the same external dimensions, 50–70mm interpupillary adjustment range and approximately 4.57m close focus.
The 8.5x32 is therefore the more approachable choice for first-time users and family nature watching, while the 10x32 provides greater enlargement for more distant subjects.
Which Raptor binoculars should I choose?
|
Model |
Eye relief |
FOV at 1,000m |
Close focus |
Weight |
Best suited to |
|
8.5x32 |
14mm |
Approx. 130m |
Approx. 4.57m |
Approx. 530g |
First binoculars, family wildlife watching and beginners wanting the broader view |
|
10x32 |
13mm |
Approx. 113m |
Approx. 4.57m |
Approx. 539g |
Beginners wanting greater 10x enlargement for more distant subjects |
Frequently asked questions
Why would I choose these instead of Vanquish binoculars?
Raptor uses a traditional Porro prism shape and a wide 50–70mm interpupillary adjustment range, making it particularly useful for sharing between different family members. Vanquish prioritises compactness and low weight, so it is easier to carry while walking and travelling.
Which Raptor is better for someone buying their first binoculars?
The 8.5x32 provides the broader field of view, which can make birds and wildlife easier to locate and follow. The 10x32 provides greater enlargement instead, making it worth considering when observing more distant subjects is the priority.
Specifications
|
SKU |
R385 |
|
Magnification |
8.5x |
|
Objective Lens Diameter |
32mm |
|
Prism Type |
Porro Prism |
|
Eye Relief |
14.0mm |
|
Angular Field of View |
7.4° |
|
Linear Field of View |
Approx. 130m at 1,000m |
|
Close Focus |
Approx. 4.57m |
|
Interpupillary Distance |
50-70mm |
|
Height |
Approx. 127mm |
|
Width |
Approx. 157mm |
|
Weight |
Approx. 530g |
|
Optical System |
SD Optical System |
|
Lens Coatings |
Fully Multi-Coated |
|
Diopter |
Right eyepiece |
|
Eyecups |
Adjustable |
|
Gas Purging |
Nitrogen |
|
Waterproof |
Yes |
|
Fogproof |
Yes |
|
Shockproof |
Yes |
What’s in the Box
- Vortex Raptor 8.5x32 Binocular
- Rainguard Eyepiece Cover
- Tethered Objective Lens Covers
- Comfort Neck Strap
- Carry Case
- Lens Cloth
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Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
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