Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 vs Zeiss Victory HT 10x54
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Quick take: The Zeiss Victory HT 10x54 costs $400 less; the Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 has a wider field of view (372 vs 336 ft @ 1000 yds); the Zeiss Victory HT 10x54 gathers more light with a larger 54mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Zeiss Victory SF 10x427.1°
74 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.9 school buses
Zeiss Victory HT 10x546.4°
67 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 | Zeiss Victory HT 10x54 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$2,900 | ~$2,500 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Hunting |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 54mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 5.4mm |
| Field of view | 372 ft @ 1000 yds | 336 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 18mm | 16mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft | 8 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | FL | FL |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 27.2 oz | 36 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 4.7 in | 7.1 x 5.3 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Zeiss Victory SF 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Zeiss Victory HT 10x54
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter