The SIG Sauer ZULU8 HDX 10x42 Binoculars in Flat Dark Earth, part number SOZ80001, are the lightest full-size binocular in SIG's HDX range at 712 g (1.57 lbs), pairing 10x magnification and 42mm objectives with a wide 6.5-degree field of view (approximately 114 m at 1,000 m) and 17mm of eye relief — the natural choice for hill stalking, where the glass is carried for hours before it is used.
The HDX™ GLASS lens system is completed by LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™ and SPECTRACOAT™ — SpectraCoat anti-reflection coatings, LensArmor scratch-resistant outer surfaces and the LenShield hydrophobic layer — through Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms in a compact closed-bridge body. The metal chassis under rubber armour is IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated and measures approximately 140 x 53 x 130 mm (5.51 x 2.08 x 5.11 in), with twist-up eye cups, +/- 4 of dioptre adjustment, interpupillary distance from 56mm to 73mm, a 2.0 m (6.5 ft) close focus and tripod mount capability; an EVA moulded carrying case and neck strap are supplied.
How It Compares
The ZULU8 HDX 10x42 is the lightest full-size binocular in SIG SAUER's HDX range at 712 g and the natural all-day stalking choice. Its 2.0 m close focus is the shortest in the ZULU8 line and its 17mm eye relief the longest, which makes it the most comfortable of the three over a long day. Against the ZULU10 HDX 10x42 it gives up the Abbe-Koenig prism design and around 220 g. Against the ZULU4 HD 10x42 it adds the HDX lens system and a metal chassis. The 10x50 and 12x50 are the larger-objective siblings.
Ideal For
- Hill stalking, where a 712 g binocular is carried for hours before it is used
- Woodland and roe stalking — 2.0 m close focus is the shortest in the ZULU8 line
- Spectacle wearers — 17mm of eye relief is the most generous of the three ZULU8 models
- Birding and general observation on a wide 6.5-degree field
Key Features
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Glass: HDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™ — SpectraCoat anti-reflection coatings, LensArmor scratch-resistant outer surfaces and the LenShield hydrophobic coating
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Magnification: 10x with 42mm objectives in a closed-bridge chassis
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Housing: Metal chassis under rubber armour in Flat Dark Earth, IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated
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Eye Relief: 17mm with twist-up eye cups
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Focus: Dioptre adjustment range of +/- 4
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Prism: Schmidt-Pechan roof prism
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Mount: Tripod mount capable — adapter sold separately
Technical Specifications
| Magnification / Objective |
10x42mm |
| Field of View |
6.5 degrees (approx. 114 m at 1,000 m) |
| Eye Relief |
17mm |
| Close Focus |
2.0 m (6.5 ft) |
| Prism |
Schmidt-Pechan roof prism |
| Glass |
HDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™ |
| Dioptre |
Dioptre adjustment range of +/- 4 |
| Interpupillary Distance |
56mm to 73mm |
| Dimensions |
5.51" L x 2.08" H x 5.11" W (approx. 140 x 53 x 130 mm) |
| Weight |
1.57 lbs (approx. 712 g) |
| Housing / Finish |
Metal chassis with rubber armour, Flat Dark Earth (FDE) |
| Water Resistance |
IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated |
| Mount |
Tripod mount capable, adapter sold separately |
| What's Included |
EVA moulded carrying case, neck strap |
| SKU / MPN / UPC |
SOZ80001 / SOZ80001 / 798681682621 |
What's Included
- ZULU8 HDX 10x42 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
Where does the ZULU8 sit in the SIG range?Between the ZULU4 HD and the ZULU10 HDX. It uses the HDX lens system and a metal chassis, with Schmidt-Pechan prisms in a compact closed-bridge body.
Does it have image stabilisation?No. For stabilised binoculars, see the ZULU6 HDX and ZULU6 HDX PRO lines.
Is it waterproof?Yes — IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated, with LensArmor and LenShield coatings on the exterior glass.
What is the dioptre arrangement?Dioptre adjustment range of +/- 4.
Can it be tripod mounted?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.
