The SIG Sauer ZULU8 HDX 12x50 Binoculars in Flat Dark Earth, part number SOZ80003, are the longest-reaching model in the ZULU8 line, giving 12x magnification on 50mm objectives over a 5.5-degree field of view (approximately 96 m at 1,000 m) for just 708 g (1.56 lbs) — 12x50 reach without a kilogram round your neck, for open hill stalking and long-range fox and vermin spotting.
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, the dioptre locks with a +/- 4 adjustment range, and 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 12x50 is the longest-reaching model in the ZULU8 line and shares its body, close focus and 16mm eye relief with the 10x50, trading a 6.6-degree field for 5.5 degrees. At 708 g it is far lighter than the ZULU10 HDX 12x50, which weighs around 1,048 g and uses Abbe-Koenig prisms. If you want 12x with stabilisation instead, the ZULU6 HDX 12x42 takes a different approach entirely.
Ideal For
- Open hill stalking, where you judge before you walk
- Long-range fox and vermin spotting over open fields
- Deer counts and survey work where detail matters more than field of view
- Anyone who wants 12x50 reach without a 1 kg binocular round their neck
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: 12x 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 |
12x50mm |
| Field of View |
5.5 degrees (approx. 96 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 |
1.56 lbs (approx. 708 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 |
SOZ80003 / SOZ80003 / 798681697250 |
What's Included
- ZULU8 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
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.
