Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 vs Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42
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Quick take: The Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42 costs $10 less; the Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42 has a wider field of view (362 vs 314 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Crossfire HD 10x426.0°
63 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x426.9°
72 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.8 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 | Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$180 | ~$170 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Hunting |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 5.25mm |
| Field of view | 314 ft @ 1000 yds | 362 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 15mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 7 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | Standard | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23.6 oz | 22.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 5.1 in | 5.6 x 5.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter