Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42

• 8x42 configuration: The 8x magnification keeps image shake manageable while the 42 mm objective lenses gather enough light for dawn, dusk, woodland and overcast conditions, making this format a practical all-round choice for hunting and bird watching.
• Advanced Optical System: Leupold’s optical system is designed to improve light transmission, reduce glare and maintain image resolution, which helps deliver a clearer view during long glassing sessions and in difficult light.
• HD optical design: The BX-1 McKenzie HD emphasizes clean detail and good contrast, helping users pick out movement, feather detail or antler points more quickly in mixed terrain.
• Roof prism body: The compact single-hinge design is easier to carry on the chest or in a pack than bulkier binoculars, while still giving a full-size 42 mm objective for versatile field use.
• Waterproof and fogproof construction: Argon filling and sealed construction help the binocular stay clear through rain, cold mornings and temperature changes, reducing the risk of internal fogging when conditions turn difficult.

About the Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD Series

The Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD series was introduced in 2021 as a practical binocular family for recreational sportsmen and sportswomen who need dependable field optics without moving into Leupold’s more specialized premium lines. The series is aimed squarely at general outdoor use, especially hunting and everyday observation, where a binocular has to balance image quality, manageable weight and straightforward handling.

Across the range, Leupold builds the BX-1 McKenzie HD around its Advanced Optical System, combining useful light transmission, glare control and image resolution for real field conditions rather than bench use. The series uses high-definition lenses in a compact roof-prism layout, and the line includes 8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12x50 configurations to cover wide-view woodland use through to longer-distance glassing. The design philosophy is simple: a durable binocular with a modern shape, weather-sealed construction and optical performance that remains easy to live with on long days outdoors. That makes the series a natural fit for hunters, hikers and wildlife observers who want a versatile binocular with a familiar full-size feel.

About the Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42

The Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 8x42 is the most versatile configuration in the series for users who value a steady image and a broad, easy view. 8x magnification is strong enough for scanning hedgerows, woodland edges and open fields, but it is still forgiving in the hand, which helps during long observation sessions without a tripod. Paired with a 42.00 mm objective lens and a 5.25 mm exit pupil, it offers a bright, relaxed image that works well in the low-light periods when game and bird activity often increases.

The optical layout is built around fully multicoated lenses and a roof prism system, giving the binocular a trim shape that carries easily while preserving the brightness and contrast expected from a full-size field model. Its 107.00 m/1000m field of view helps with locating moving animals or following birds in flight, while the 17.70 mm eye relief gives eyeglass wearers more comfortable full-field viewing. A central focusing system keeps adjustments quick and intuitive, and the right-eye diopter lets the binocular be tuned to the user’s eyesight for a sharper, more balanced image. With waterproof, fogproof construction and argon filling, this model is well suited to changing weather, cold starts and damp terrain where reliability matters as much as optical clarity.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1907 by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. The company later became Leupold & Stevens, Inc., and it remains a family-owned American optics manufacturer focused on products for hunting, shooting and outdoor use. Its product range covers riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders and thermal optics, giving the brand a long-standing presence across both sporting and tactical categories.

Leupold introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947, and later developed the Duplex reticle in 1962, a design that became widely recognized in sporting optics. In 1968, the company moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to Beaverton, Oregon, where it is still based. That history matters in binoculars as well: Leupold applies the same emphasis on practical field performance, durable construction and straightforward optical design that has defined its riflescopes for decades.

Main Features

• Product type: Standard binoculars
• Series: Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD
• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 107.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 6.13 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 17.70 mm
• Close focus: 3.00 m
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 56.00 mm - 74.00 mm
• Gas filling: Argon
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Body type: Single hinge
• Length: 147.00 mm
• Width: 127.00 mm
• Weight: 655.00 g
• Color: Grey
• Made in: USA

Warranty

10 years. This binocular is covered by a 10-year warranty, providing defined long-term support for normal use in the field.

In the Box

• GO Afield shoulder strap
• Binocular case
• Lens covers
• Lens cloth