Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 vs Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 10x42
Quick take: The Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 costs $30 less; the Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 has a wider field of view (373 vs 310 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42 | Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $330 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (500) | 4.6★ (600) |
| Use case | Hunting | Hunting |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 373 ft @ 1000 yds | 310 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 16.5mm | 15mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 22.8 oz | 23 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.0 in | 5.6 x 5.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter