Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 10x42

• 10x42 configuration: The 10x magnification gives enough reach for scanning open ground and picking out detail at distance, while the 42 mm objective keeps the binocular compact enough for all-day carry.
• Advanced Optical System: Leupold’s optical system is built to improve light transmission, reduce glare, and maintain usable contrast, which helps during long glassing sessions in mixed light and bright midday conditions.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof-prism layout keeps the binocular slim and easy to pack, making it practical for hunting, hiking, and general field use where bulk matters.
• Fully multicoated lenses: The lens coatings support better brightness, contrast, and color fidelity, helping the image stay clearer when identifying game, birds, or terrain features.
• Waterproof and fogproof construction: Argon-filled sealing helps the binocular stay reliable when moving between temperatures or using it in wet weather, so it remains ready for field use across changing conditions.

About the Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD Series

The Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD series was introduced on February 1, 2021 as an accessible full-size binocular line for recreational sportsmen and sportswomen, with a clear emphasis on hunting and general outdoor observation. The range includes 8x42, 10x42, 10x50, and 12x50 models, giving users a choice between wider field of view, more reach, or improved low-light objective size depending on terrain and use.

A defining part of the series is Leupold’s Advanced Optical System, which is designed to balance light transmission, glare control, and image resolution for practical field glassing rather than bench use. The series also uses high-definition lenses in a roof-prism format, giving the binoculars a compact profile that is easy to carry in the field. Leupold positions the BX-1 McKenzie HD line as a straightforward, durable option for users who want dependable optical performance, waterproof and fogproof construction, and a size that works well for day-long use in hunting country, on trails, or during general wildlife observation.

About the Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 10x42

The Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 10x42 sits in the middle of the series as a versatile binocular for users who need a practical balance of reach, portability, and brightness. 10x magnification gives it enough power to evaluate distant animals, birds, or landscape detail more precisely than an 8x model, while the 42 mm objective lens keeps overall size and weight manageable for long walks, spot-and-stalk hunting, or general outdoor use.

Its Schmidt/Pechan roof prisms help maintain a slim body shape, and the central focusing system makes it easy to move quickly from one subject distance to another when scanning changing terrain. The 4.20 mm exit pupil supports a comfortable viewing experience in normal daylight and the edges of legal light, while the fully multicoated optical system helps preserve contrast and reduce distracting glare. With a field of view of 101.00 m/1000m, the binocular remains usable in denser cover where quick target acquisition matters, yet still offers enough magnification for longer looks across open ground.

The housing combines aluminium construction with argon filling, waterproofing, and fogproof protection, so the binocular is suited to changing weather and repeated field handling. At 625.00 g and 142.00 mm in length, it stays portable enough for regular carry without giving up the steadiness and handling expected from a full-size 10x42 hunting binocular.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1907 by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. Today, Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States, and remains a family-owned company focused on sport optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use. Its product range covers riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics.

Leupold is especially well known in the shooting and hunting optics market, with milestones such as the introduction of its first riflescope, the Plainsman in 1947, and the Duplex reticle in 1962. That long focus on practical field optics carries over into its binoculars, which are built around portability, weather resistance, and usable image quality for real outdoor conditions rather than specialist laboratory specifications.

Main Features

• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 101.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 5.80 °
• Exit pupil: 4.20 mm
• Eye relief: 15.00 mm
• Close focus: 9.80 m
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Single hinge
• Housing material: Aluminium
• Length: 142.00 mm
• Weight: 625.00 g
• Nitrogen/argon filling: Argon
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes

Warranty

10 years. Leupold states a 10-year warranty for this binocular, providing defined long-term coverage for normal ownership and field use.

In the Box

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