Zeiss Victory SFL 10x30 binoculars

Zeiss Victory SFL 10x30 binoculars

The Zeiss Victory SFL 10x30 represents an excellent combination of binocular ergonomics and optical performance. It offers an optical experience almost on par with Zeiss' flagship Victory SF, but takes a huge leap forward in usability and lightness.

This model combines the weight and agility of a true pocket binocular with a powerful 10x magnification. Weighing just 460 grams, the binoculars are the perfect choice for the on-the-go hiker and nature enthusiast who wants to bring distant objects right up close without carrying a single gram of extra weight.

You'll appreciate this at first glance, but if you feel like you should transfer your postal address to a birdwatching tower in the spring, you'll learn to appreciate these binoculars more day by day during long viewing sessions thanks to their effortless lightness.

• Extremely compact and exceptionally lightweight design (weighing only 460g)
• Powerful 10x magnification for observing even the most distant details
• UHD concept and FieldFlattener technology guarantee a super sharp picture from edge to edge
• Forgiving viewing comfort: the image is immediately visible without precise eye positioning
• Close focus to just 1.5m opens up a new world for observing nature up close

Light to carry, heavy-duty optics

The Victory SFL has been designed from the ground up to be as light and compact as possible without compromising on quality. By optimizing the lens diameter and using a thinner, yet extremely durable magnesium body, the SFL 10x30 is significantly lighter and shorter than most traditional top-of-the-line binoculars in the same size range. At just 120mm long, it fits easily into even the smallest spaces, and its 460g weight means it won't strain your neck even on long trips. The 10x magnification brings objects significantly closer, and the high-quality 30mm front lens ensures sufficient light power for observation throughout the daylight hours.

The optical performance is built around the Ultra HD concept and ED glass, which produces a bright, natural and color-corrected image. Zeiss' T* multi-layer coating improves contrast and enables 90% light transmission.

Zeiss Victory SFL features Zeiss FieldFlattener technology to improve the sharpness of the edges of the image. In a standard binocular optical design, the image starts to soften towards the edges, with FieldFlattener technology the sharpness remains consistent across the entire image area. In practice, a bird moving on the edge or a distant forest edge is as sharp as a target in the center of the image, and the comfortable 120-meter field of view for the magnification helps you find your target.

Effortless viewing comfort

In addition to ergonomics and lightness, the Victory SFL's greatest asset is its viewing comfort, which is on par with top optics. In other words, the binoculars are practically easy to look at. They are significantly more forgiving in terms of eye placement than many other top binoculars.

With this model, you don't need separate forehead supports or precise head alignment – ??you just raise the binoculars to your eyes and enjoy a sharp image right away. This significantly reduces eye fatigue and speeds up your reaction to situations.

SmartFocus and close focus

SmartFocus technology makes the SFL series' focus one of the best on the market. The focus wheel is conveniently placed under the index finger, and has a silky smooth feel.

The focus transmission is carefully thought out: about 1.5 turns change the focus from 3 meters all the way to infinity. This means you find precise focus lightning fast, but thanks to the large ring and good friction, the focus is extremely precise, and there is no need to do any back and forth "sawing".

The SFL 10x30 focuses exceptionally close, at just 1.5m. This opens up completely new uses for the binoculars: you can go from following an eagle soaring in the sky in a split second to studying the wing patterns of a butterfly or dragonfly resting right at your feet in high definition. Combined with the fast focusing, these binoculars are a great tool for all kinds of nature observation.

10 year warranty.

Specifications:

• Magnification: 10x
• Objective lens diameter: 30mm
• Light transmission: 90%
• Field of view at 1000m distance: 120m
• Apparent angle of view: 63°
• Actual viewing angle: approximately 6.9 degrees
• Interpupillary distance: 54-74mm
• Exit pupil diameter: 3.0mm
• Twilight number: 17.3
• Closest focusing distance: 1.5m
• Diopter adjustment: +/- 4D
• Eye relief: 18mm
• Water resistance: 400mbar (withstands 30min immersion up to 4m)
• Lens coatings: LotuTec / Zeiss T*
• Size: 120x107mm
• Weight: 460g

The sales package includes:

• Zeiss Victory SFL 10x30 binoculars
• Carrying case
• Neoprene carrying strap
• Lens protectors