Vanguard Spirit ED 1042 Binocular 10×42

The Vanguard 10×42 Spirit ED Binocular is their lightest roof prism model with fully multicoated ED glass lenses. The rubber armored housing comes in at an impressive 22.6 oz, but doesn’t skimp at all upon the optics. This is the choice for someone who values low weight and high optical quality over a more metal-based housing which weighs more but can be knocked around a bit.

Unlike a hunter’s binocular, Vanguard has given the Spirit multicoatings which target the green color spectrum, for enhanced nature observation. The waterproof and fogproof Spirit has moisture-dispersing external coatings which help to shed precipitation quickly.

As a 10×42, this Spirit binocular provides a high degree of magnification in a relatively compact device. The 6° viewing angle is comfortably wide enough for distant scanning of shorebirds and unapproachable wildlife, and the eye relief of 16mm allows most users a view of the binocular’s entire field.

Optical Performance:

10x magnification

42mm objective lenses

BAK4 compact roof prisms

Extra low-dispersion (ED) glass elements reduces chromatic and spherical aberration to produce crisp and clear high-contrast images with accurate color representation across the entire field of view without distortion.

V-Max anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improves light transmission, color rendition, and contrast

Phase-correcting prism coatings reduces internal light diffraction to further improve contrast and overall image sharpness

Wide 60° apparent viewing angle

Comfortable 16mm eye relief

Wide 4.2mm exit pupil

Use and Handling:

Closed-bridge configuration

Large knurled center focusing knob

±4 right-eye dioptric correction

Two-stage twist-up rubber eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear

Tripod mountable with optional adapter

Construction Details:

Lightweight and strong magnesium alloy chassis

Protective rubber armoring provides a slip-resistant grip

Nitrogen-filled for water and fog proof performance

Weight: 22.6 ounces