Vortex - Razor HD 27-60x85 Spotting Scope (Angled Viewing)

A Guide to Birding with Spotting Scopes

The Vortex Optics 45° angled-viewing Razor HD 27-60x85 Spotting Scope is engineered with an oversized objective, superior glass, and specialized optical coatings to provide clear and bright images at all magnifications and lighting conditions. The triplet apochromatic lens 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 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.

User Manual

1.4 MB

Performance

27-60x zoom magnification

85mm 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

117-68' field of view at 1000 yards

Use and Handling

Angled viewing

Eyepiece is set 45° to optical tube for comfortable viewing when standing, sitting, or lying prone

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 die-cast 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 45° angled-viewing Razor HD 27-60x85 Spotting Scope is engineered with an oversized objective, superior glass, and specialized optical coatings to provide clear and bright images at all magnifications and lighting conditions. The triplet apochromatic lens 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 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.