The pinnacle of the Zeiss line of field glasses is the Victory FL. The FL indicates the glass in this binocular contains fluoride, which enhances brightness, clarity, and color fidelity. This spectacular binocular is further enhanced with T* (T-Star) multi-coatings that have kept Zeiss optics at the top of the heap when it comes to light transmission, color correction, and turning away unwanted reflections.
To deal with a problem inherent in roof prism glasses -- phase shifting -- Zeiss also introduced P* phase correction coating in 1988. This technology sharpens the view and brings out the tiniest detail, like a muley buck's antler tips at 500 yards.
All this technology is packed into a line of binoculars that are very light, impervious to weather, and rubber-armored against impact and noise.
For the western bowhunter who seeks longer visual reach, the Victory 10x42 T* FL binocular is a great choice, weighing in at 27 ounces. If light is more important and weight is less of a factor, the Victory 10x56 T* FL will pull in all available light. This newest addition in the Victory line is a bit heavier at 44 ounces.
If less magnification fits your style of hunting, the 8x42 T* FL Victory binocular is perfect, and you can even drop one notch in magnification and go to the 7X model. Both models weigh the same as the 10X versions at 26 ounces.
Sometimes, I'm willing to give up objective lens diameter for a binocular that's smaller in size and less bulky on my chest. That's when the Victory 32mm binoculars enter the scene. Available in both 8X and 10X, the 32mm binoculars are about 1.5 inches shorter than the 42mm glasses and weigh 6 ounces less. They're easy to hold with one hand and will stay out of your way when not in use.
You can take size and weight down to the next level by going with the compact binoculars. The Zeiss Victory 8x20 T* and 10x25 T* are ultra-small, weighing 8 and 9 ounces, respectively.
Also available is a 3X multiplier that you can attach to one side of your full-size Zeiss binocular as an "optical intensifier."
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