Vortex Viper HD 10x42 vs Vortex Viper HD 10x50
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Quick take: The Vortex Viper HD 10x42 costs $30 less; the Vortex Viper HD 10x42 has a wider field of view (319 vs 288 ft @ 1000 yds); the Vortex Viper HD 10x50 gathers more light with a larger 50mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Viper HD 10x426.1°
64 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Vortex Viper HD 10x505.5°
58 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Viper HD 10x42 | Vortex Viper HD 10x50 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$500 | ~$530 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Hunting |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 50mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 5.0mm |
| Field of view | 319 ft @ 1000 yds | 288 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 16.5mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 5 ft | 6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 24.4 oz | 28.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 5.1 in | 6.4 x 5.4 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime (VIP) |
Feature comparison
Vortex Viper HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Vortex Viper HD 10x50
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter