SIG Sauer ZULU10 HDX 12x50 Binoculars – SOZ10003

The SIG Sauer ZULU10 HDX 12x50 Binoculars in Flat Dark Earth, part number SOZ10003, sit in the middle of the ZULU10 line, putting 12x magnification on 50mm objectives through Abbe-Koenig roof prisms over a 5.5-degree field of view (approximately 96 m at 1,000 m) — the choice for open hill stalking and long-field fox work when 10x runs out of detail.

HDX™ GLASS is completed by LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™ and SPECTRACOAT™ — SpectraCoat anti-reflection coatings, LensArmor scratch-resistant outer surfaces and the LenShield hydrophobic layer. Twist-up eye cups give 16.5mm of eye relief, dioptre adjustment runs to +/- 4 and interpupillary distance spans 56mm to 75mm. The rubber-armoured metal chassis is IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated, measures approximately 198 x 59 x 150 mm (7.80 x 2.34 x 5.90 in), weighs 1,048 g (2.31 lbs) and focuses to 2.5 m; it is tripod mount capable, and an EVA moulded carrying case and neck strap are supplied.

How It Compares

The ZULU10 HDX 12x50 shares the 10x50's body, weight and 2.5 m close focus exactly, and trades field of view for magnification: 5.5 degrees against 6.5, and 16.5mm of eye relief against 17.3mm. If you glass open ground and want more detail than 10x gives without stepping up to the 15x56, this is the middle of the ZULU10 line. It is the direct alternative to the lighter, Schmidt-Pechan ZULU8 HDX 12x50, which weighs around 340 g less.

Ideal For

• Open hill stalking, where you judge beasts before deciding whether to commit
• Night fox and vermin spotting over long fields from a fixed position
• Deer counts and habitat survey work over open ground
• Anyone who finds 10x runs out of detail but does not want a 15x binocular

Key Features

• Prism: Abbe-Koenig roof prism — the straight-through prism form SIG reserves for the ZULU10, rather than the Schmidt-Pechan design used elsewhere in the range
• Glass: HDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™ — SpectraCoat anti-reflection coatings, LensArmor scratch-resistant outer surfaces and the LenShield hydrophobic coating
• Magnification: 12x with 50mm objectives
• Eye Relief: 16.5mm with twist-up eye cups
• Housing: Metal chassis under rubber armour in Flat Dark Earth, IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated
• Focus: Dioptre adjustment range of +/- 4; interpupillary distance 56mm to 75mm
• Mount: Tripod mount capable — adapter sold separately

Technical Specifications

What's Included

• ZULU10 HDX 12x50 binocular
• EVA moulded carrying case
• Neck strap

UK Delivery & Support

Imported from the USA, duty paid by us, and dispatched tracked from the UK — nothing to pay on delivery — backed by UK-based support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Abbe-Koenig prism and why does it matter?It is a straight-through roof prism design that, unlike the Schmidt-Pechan prisms used elsewhere in the SIG range, does not rely on a mirrored surface to fold the light path. SIG uses it only in the ZULU10, which is the reason these are longer in the body than the ZULU8.

How does the ZULU10 differ from the ZULU8?Prism design and chassis. The ZULU8 HDX 10x42 uses Schmidt-Pechan prisms in a shorter, lighter body; the ZULU10 uses Abbe-Koenig prisms in a longer metal chassis and sits above it in the range.

Is it waterproof?Yes — IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated, over a metal chassis with rubber armour.

Does it have image stabilisation?No. For stabilised binoculars, look at the ZULU6 HDX and ZULU6 HDX PRO models.

Can I mount it on a tripod?Yes — it is tripod mount capable, though the adapter is sold separately.

Where can I see the rest of the range?The full SIG Sauer line-up sits in our binoculars collection.