ZEISS VICTORY SF The world`s best birding and

ZEISS VICTORY SF
The world’s best birding
and wildlife observation binocular.
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MADE BY ZEISS
ZEISS VICTORY SF
We didn’t just reinvent binoculars.
We reinvented birding.
The world’s best binoculars for
bird and nature enthusiasts.
See birds like you’ve never seen them
before with the new ZEISS VICTORY SF.
Purpose-built to meet the specialized demands
of birding, this revolutionary new binocular combines
brilliant optics with innovative ergonomics into
a lightweight package.
Thanks to its extremely, ergonomic design
and dynamic SMART FOCUS concept, VICTORY SF enables
hours of comfortable birding without fatigue. With the widest
field of view and 92% light transmission, VICTORY SF is, without
question, the new benchmark for birding and wildlife observation.
It’s like seeing every bird on your life list for the first time.
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Faster
Never miss a single moment.
0.3 sec
Birding takes patience.
And then the moment arrives. The new SMART FOCUS
concept ensures you never miss a single, fleeting moment
in the field. Fast focusing allows you to respond instantly
to rapidly moving wildlife at varying distances without
hesitation. The focus wheel’s position on the triple-link bridge
enables comfortable, intuitive control without repositioning
your hand or stretching your pointer finger. The binocular’s
anti-slip surface and ErgoBalance design takes comfort and
control to a higher level. Indeed, VICTORY SF is the ultimate
tool for your next nature experience.
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Brighter
The most brilliant visual experience.
One look is all it takes.
92%
With VICTORY SF, we have developed the most sophisticated optical
system in our 125-year history of binocular development. Stunning
light transmission of 92% produces bright, clear, images and gives
you the edge at dusk and dawn. The innovative Ultra-FL lens system
delivers unparalleled excellence in image quality. And fluoride lenses
made with SCHOTT glass ensure accurate color reproduction and
high detail resolution. It’s not just the finest binocular you’ve ever
used. It’s the finest binocular we’ve ever made.
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More ergonomic
All-day comfort in the field.
27.5 oz
Explore without fatigue.
27.5 oz
VICTORY SF binoculars are specifically designed and engineered
to enhance birders’ experience in the field. One of the most
significant ways this has been accomplished is in the binocular’s
design. Built using a combination of lightweight materials and
advanced ergonomics that moves the balance point closer to
the eye, VICTORY SF dramatically improves user comfort by
significantly reducing hand strain and fatigue. Weighing in at a
mere 27.5 ounces, they are among the lightest in their class.
It is a difference your neck and shoulders are sure to appreciate
after a long day in the field.
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Wider
The best birding binocular
by a wide margin.
The ultimate overview.
360 ft | 444 ft
With the VICTORY SF, you’ll never miss a single detail. Thanks
to the extra-wide-angle field of view, if it’s out there, you’ll see
it. In fact, the VICTORY SF offers the widest, easiest and most
comfortable view of any binocular ever made. The 10x42 provides
a field of view of 360 feet and the 8x42 offers a stunning 444 feet
at 1,000 yards. Put another way, it has the extra-wide field of a
7x binocular in an 8-power glass. Combined with a Comfort View
Field Flattener, which guarantees sharp, brilliant images all the
way to the edge, VICTORY SF makes every great birding moment
out there in the field even greater.
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Closer
The small details are the big details.
5 ft
Enter into a new dimension.
With its close range of just 5 feet, VICTORY SF brings the tiniest
details in nature into clear, brilliant focus – especially the world
of insects. At 10x magnification, a dragonfly, butterfly or blossom
looks as if it’s just 6 inches away. This up-close perspective allows
you to discover and explore delicate details that are practically
invisible to the naked eye. With VICTORY SF, even the most
ordinary observation becomes a memorable journey into a new
and fascinating world.
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More robust
• Robust construction and ergonomic design: Triple-Link Bridge
• Unmatched craftsmanship and optical design: made in Germany
Brighter
Best visual experience
Faster
Best focus
• Focus at varying distances quickly and intuitively: SMART FOCUS concept • Precise operation and natural grip in ideal hand position: anti-slip focusing wheel
Sharper
• Maximum brightness that extends your day in the field: 92% light transmission
• Outstanding image quality: fluoride lenses made with SCHOTT glass
• Natural colors and brilliant details: Ultra-FL lens system
• Sharp images all the way
to the edge: seven-lens eyepiece with Comfort View Field Flattener
Closer
Stunning details
• Never miss a detail: 5 ft close focus
More ergonomic
27.5 oz
Ideal comfort
Wider
Best field of view
• Hours of fatigue-free observation: lightweight
27.5 oz
• Ideal weight distribution for a steady hand: ErgoBalance concept
• Widest field of view in its class:
444 ft or 360 ft field of view at
1,000 yds
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ZEISS VICTORY SF
Overview of models and technical specifications
VICTORY SF field case
In birding, the biggest moments happen in an instant. The
field case can be carried with straps or secured on your belt.
It features dual magnetic and zipper closures to protect your
binocular when not in use, and allows for quick and easy
access. So you’re not left fumbling as the bird you’ve been
waiting for takes wing and the moment slips away.
ZEISS VICTORY SF 8x42
The widest field of view in its class (444 ft @ 1,000 yds)
means you’ll see a lot more of what nature has to offer.
The eyepiece delivers extremely sharp focus all the way
to the edges thanks to the integrated Comfort View
Field Flattener. In addition, moderate 8x magnification,
balanced weight distribution and ergonomic grip
make these binoculars a delight to hold for hours of
relaxing viewing without fatigue. A light transmission of
92% and large exit pupil measuring over 5mm ensures
bright, brilliant images, even in low light situations.
ZEISS VICTORY SF 10x42
The 10x42 strikes the perfect balance between detail
and distance. The 360 ft @ 1,000 yds field of view
with 10x magnification sets a new standard for
birding and wildlife observation binoculars. The close
range of 5 ft allows for immersive, highly detailed
images of insects, birds and butterflies. Exceptionally
balanced weight distribution and advanced ergonomics
with anti-slip profile provide outstanding viewing
stability and significantly reduce fatigue for hours of
comfortable observation, even at ten power.
Model
Magnification
8x42
8x
10x42
10 x
Effective lens diameter
42 mm
42 mm
Exit pupil diameter
5.3 mm
4.2 mm
Twilight factor
18.3
20.5
Field of view at 1,000 yds
444ft
360ft
Apparent angle of view
64° WA
65° WA
Close focus
5.0 ft
5.0 ft
Diopter adjustment range
+/- 4 dpt
+/- 4 dpt
Eye relief
18 mm
18 mm
Lens type
Ultra-FL
Ultra-FL
Prism system
Schmidt-Pechan
Schmidt-Pechan
Coating
LotuTec / T*
LotuTec ® / T*®
Nitrogen-filled
yes
yes
Waterproof
400 mbar
400 mbar
Operating temperature range
-22 / +140°F
-22 / +140°F
Height
6.8 in
6.8 in
Width at an eye width of 65 mm
5.0 in
5.0 in
Weight
27.5 oz
27.5 oz
Order Number
52 42 21
52 42 22
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T* = ZEISS T* multi-layer coating. Ultra-FL = lens system with optimized FL concept.
WA = binoculars with wide-angle eyepieces. The design and scope of delivery related to technical
developments may be subject to change. No liability for mistakes or printing errors.
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The art of precision
Handcrafted in Germany
GUARANTEED PRECISION
Inspired by nature. Developed by engineers.
Handcrafted by specialists.
The art of German engineering and precision production
make every VICTORY SF a masterpiece of extraordinary
quality and craftsmanship. Experienced optical technicians
in Wetzlar (Germany), near Frankfurt, are responsible
for the manufacturing process – from production of the
optical and mechanical components to the painstakingly
precise assembly and through to the demand ing
quality assurance measures.
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// RESPONSIBILITY
MADE BY ZEISS
Welcome to the world of ZEISS
Light is our life
It’s no coincidence that the first images of our earth
were created using ZEISS lenses. After all, the ZEISS name
is synonymous with the world’s finest optics. This is why NASA
trusted the high performance precision lenses developed by
ZEISS for the first moon landing missions. ZEISS lenses have
always been the first choice in the film industry, and are still the
most popular and widely used today. In fact, over 80% of all
Hollywood productions, including “Gravity” and “Lord of the
Rings”, were filmed using ZEISS lenses.
Renowned photographers regularly use ZEISS lenses in their
work, and over 30 Nobel Prize winners conducted their research
NASA used ZEISS lenses on all Apollo
11 missions – enabling the astronauts
to document their lunar research in
truly unique and iconic ways.
using ZEISS microscopes. The photograph of the rising earth
symbolizes our special responsibility to nature. The ethical
treatment of the environment is not a passing trend for us –
our founders, Carl Zeiss and Ernst Abbe, made this mission a
part of our founding articles over 125 years ago.
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The ZEISS EXPERIENCE continues
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ZEISS EXPERIENCE TOUR: Africa
Every product we design and engineer is made for one purpose:
to enhance your experience in the field. We invite you to take your
outdoor adventures to the next level at ZEISS Experience Team events.
These professionally guided tours take you to some of the world’s top
birding hotspots in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. If you can’t make
it, follow the journey on Facebook or on YouTube. Become a part of
the ZEISS Community and experience nature like you never have before.
This is where the adventure begins. Where it leads is entirely up to you.
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Printed in USA 08/2014, 2120-215
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ZEISS Group
Consumer Optics Business Group
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