The Zeiss SFL 8x50 binoculars are redefining what hunters and nature observers can expect from a premium optic. With a revolutionary design that delivers the low-light brightness of a 50mm lens in the sleek size and handling of a 42mm, the SFL 50 is built to perform when it matters most—at first light, last light, and everything in between. The SFL 50mm binoculars provide a 42% larger exit pupil than comparable 42mm models, meaning dramatically improved brightness and ease of viewing in challenging lighting. For those who demand uncompromised clarity, lightweight handling, and unmatched low-light performance, the Zeiss SFL 8x50 offers a new standard in high-performance glassing. Whether you're watching wildlife at dusk or glassing for big game in wide-open country, this binocular delivers next-level brightness and clarity in a surprisingly compact package.
Performance
Magnification | 8 × |
Effective lens diameter | 50 mm |
Light transmission | 90% |
Exit pupil diameter | 6.25 mm |
Twilight factor | 20.0 |
Field of view at 1,000 m (yds) | 131 m (393 ft) |
Subjective viewing angle | 58° Ww |
Close focusing distance | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
Diopter adjustment range | − 4.0 | + 4.0 dpt |
Exit pupil distance | 20 mm |
Pupil distance | 56 – 74 mm |
Lens type | UHD |
Prism system | Schmidt-Pechan |
Features
LotuTec | Nitrogen filled | + | + |
Water resistance | 400 mbar |
Physical
Operating temperature | − 20°C | + 55°C (− 4°F | + 131°F) |
Length | 160 mm (6.3 ") |
Width at an interpupillary distance of 65 mm | 133 mm (5.2 ") |
Weight | 855 g (30.2 oz) |