Vortex - Razor HD 22-48x65 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)

A Guide to Birding with Spotting Scopes

The Vortex Optics straight-through-viewing Razor HD 22-48x65 Spotting Scope is engineered with superior glass and specialized optical coatings to provide clear and bright images at all magnifications. The triplet apochromatic lens configuration is made of high-density (HD) extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to increase light transmission, minimize distortion, and virtually eliminate chromatic aberration. All air-to-glass surfaces have Vortex's XRPlus anti-reflective coatings to minimize light loss and maximize image brightness, while the Porro prisms have highly reflective dielectric coatings that improve brightness, clarity, and color accuracy. This combination of coatings and optics creates a spotting scope that produces bright, clear, high-contrast images with accurate color rendition.

The lightweight and armored magnesium-alloy chassis is O-ring sealed and argon filled to be water and fogproof. A helical focus system, with a wide adjustment collar, allows for fast, yet fine focusing even when wearing gloves. The scope has a 1/4"-20 tripod mounting shoe and a tripod collar that rotates to permit the eyepiece to be positioned in the best viewing position. A retractable lens shade helps to reduce glare while keeping snow or rain off the objective lens.

Performance

22-48x zoom magnification

65mm objective lens

Traditional Porro prism optical path

High-density (HD) extra low-dispersion (ED) glass improves resolution and color fidelity

Triplet apochromatic (Apo) lens increases color, sharpness, contrast

XRPlus fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission and image brightness

Dielectric prism coatings produce bright, clear, color-accurate images

ArmorTek: Hard, scratch-resistant lens coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil, and dirt

138-84' field of view at 1000 yards

Use and Handling

Straight-trhough viewing

Eyepiece set in-line with optical tube for faster target acquisition and tracking

Helical focusing collar allows for fast, fine adjustments

3-1.4mm exit pupil

Twist-up rubber eyecup for easy use with or without eyewear

17-16.7 mm eye relief

Rotating tripod ring allows rotation of the eyepiece to a sideways position, providing adjustable viewing angles

1/4"-20 tripod mount

Construction Details

Lightweight and corrosion-resistant magnesium-alloy chassis

Rubberized armoring protects while providing slip-resistant handling

Argon-filled optical tube prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures

O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust, and debris from penetrating the optical tube

Built-in retractable sunshade reduces glare and shields the objective lens from raindrops and snow

• The Vortex Optics straight-through-viewing Razor HD 22-48x65 Spotting Scope is engineered with superior glass and specialized optical coatings to provide clear and bright images at all magnifications. The triplet apochromatic lens configuration is made of high-density (HD) extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to increase light transmission, minimize distortion, and virtually eliminate chromatic aberration. All air-to-glass surfaces have Vortex's XRPlus anti-reflective coatings to minimize light loss and maximize image brightness, while the Porro prisms have highly reflective dielectric coatings that improve brightness, clarity, and color accuracy. This combination of coatings and optics creates a spotting scope that produces bright, clear, high-contrast images with accurate color rendition.
The lightweight and armored magnesium-alloy chassis is O-ring sealed and argon filled to be water and fogproof. A helical focus system, with a wide adjustment collar, allows for fast, yet fine focusing even when wearing gloves. The scope has a 1/4"-20 tripod mounting shoe and a tripod collar that rotates to permit the eyepiece to be positioned in the best viewing position. A retractable lens shade helps to reduce glare while keeping snow or rain off the objective lens.