Zeiss Victory SFL 8x40 binoculars

Zeiss Victory SFL 8x40 binoculars

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The Zeiss Victory SFL 8x40 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 smaller pocket binocular with the brightness and image quality of a full-size 40mm binocular. You'll appreciate this at first glance, but if you feel like you should transfer your address to a birdwatching tower in the spring, you'll learn to appreciate these binoculars more and more during long viewing sessions.

• Compact and exceptionally lightweight design (weighing only 640g)
• 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
• SmartFocus focusing: large ring and optimal gear ratio make focusing fast and precise
• 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 8x40 is approximately 20% lighter and almost 20% shorter than traditional top-of-the-range binoculars in its class (e.g. the Victory SF 8x42). With a weight of 640g, the binoculars are not a burden on the neck even on long trips, while the large 40mm front lens ensures sufficient light output from dawn to dusk.

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.

The 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 just as sharp as an object in the center of the image.

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 8x40 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: 8x
• Objective lens diameter: 40mm
• Light transmission: 90%
• Field of view from 1000m distance: 140m
• Apparent angle of view: 60°
• Actual viewing angle: about 8 degrees
• Interpupillary distance: 52-74mm
• Exit pupil diameter: 5mm
• Twilight number: 17.9
• 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: 144x114mm
• Weight: 640g

The sales package includes:

• Zeiss Victory SFL 8x40 binoculars
• Carrying case
• Neoprene carrying strap
• Lens protectors