The SIG Sauer ZULU8 HDX 10x50 Binoculars in Flat Dark Earth, part number SOZ80002, put 50mm objectives behind 10x magnification for just 680 g (1.50 lbs) — lighter than the 42mm model in the same line — over a wide 6.6-degree field of view (approximately 115 m at 1,000 m), which makes it the ZULU8 to choose for night fox and vermin spotting and for dawn and dusk on the hill.
HDX™ GLASS is paired with 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 closed-bridge chassis. Twist-up eye cups give 16mm of eye relief, and the dioptre locks with a +/- 4 adjustment range so it will not creep in the rucksack; interpupillary distance spans 56mm to 73mm. The rubber-armoured metal body is IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated, measures approximately 163 x 60 x 135 mm (6.41 x 2.36 x 5.31 in), focuses to 4.0 m (13.1 ft) and is tripod mount capable; an EVA moulded carrying case and neck strap are supplied.
How It Compares
The ZULU8 HDX 10x50 gives up almost nothing to the 10x42 in weight — 680 g against 712 g — while adding 8mm of objective, which is an unusually good trade. Field of view is fractionally wider at 6.6 degrees; eye relief drops to 16mm and close focus lengthens to 4.0 m, so it is less suited to close woodland work. The dioptre locks, which the 10x42's does not. If you want more magnification on the same body, the 12x50 is identical in size. The ZULU10 HDX 10x50 is the step up, with Abbe-Koenig prisms.
Ideal For
- Night fox and vermin spotting, where 50mm objectives pay for themselves after sunset
- Hill stalking at dawn and dusk without carrying extra weight
- Anyone who wants a dioptre that locks and will not creep in the rucksack
- General observation on a wide 6.6-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 50mm 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: 16mm with twist-up eye cups
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Focus: Locking dioptre with +/- 4 adjustment range
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Prism: Schmidt-Pechan roof prism
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Mount: Tripod mount capable — adapter sold separately
Technical Specifications
| Magnification / Objective |
10x50mm |
| Field of View |
6.6 degrees (approx. 115 m at 1,000 m) |
| Eye Relief |
16mm |
| Close Focus |
4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Prism |
Schmidt-Pechan roof prism |
| Glass |
HDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™ |
| Dioptre |
Locking dioptre with +/- 4 adjustment range |
| Interpupillary Distance |
56mm to 73mm |
| Dimensions |
6.41" L x 2.36" H x 5.31" W (approx. 163 x 60 x 135 mm) |
| Weight |
1.50 lbs (approx. 680 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 |
SOZ80002 / SOZ80002 / 798681697243 |
What's Included
- ZULU8 HDX 10x50 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?Locking dioptre with +/- 4 adjustment range.
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.
