Leupold BX-2 Alpine 8x42 HD

• 8x42 configuration: The 8x magnification is easy to hold steady for long glassing sessions, while the 42 mm objective lenses gather enough light for woodland, hillside, and low-light observation.
• Advanced Optical System with HD lenses: This optical setup is designed to improve resolution, glare control, and contrast, helping users pick out detail more easily in mixed light and busy backgrounds.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout keeps the binocular slim and easy to pack, while the single-hinge body gives a secure one-hand grip in the field.
• 18 mm eye relief: Generous eye relief makes the binocular more comfortable for eyeglass wearers and helps maintain a full image without constant repositioning.
• Waterproof, fogproof construction: Argon filling and sealed construction help the BX-2 Alpine 8x42 HD stay clear through temperature changes, damp weather, and everyday outdoor use.

About the Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD Series

The Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD series was introduced on February 1, 2021 as a practical hunting and outdoor binocular line for recreational sportsmen and sportswomen. In Leupold’s range, it sits as an accessible full-size roof prism series that focuses on useful field performance rather than extra bulk or specialist features. The line covers 8x42, 10x42, 10x52, and 12x52 formats, giving users a choice between wider field handling and more reach for open-country observation.

Across the series, Leupold combines high-definition lenses with its Advanced Optical System to improve light transmission, glare control, and image resolution. The shared design also includes magnesium bodies, EXO-Armor coating, twist-up eyecups, and tripod-adapter compatibility, so the binoculars are built for regular field carry and practical use from dawn to dusk. Waterproof and fogproof construction adds the weather resistance expected from hunting binoculars, while the roof prism format keeps the shape compact enough for all-day carry. The result is a binocular family aimed at users who want dependable optical performance for hunting, shooting, and general outdoor observation without moving into heavier premium models.

About the Leupold BX-2 Alpine 8x42 HD

The Leupold BX-2 Alpine 8x42 HD is the most balanced configuration in the series for general-purpose use. Its 8x magnification gives enough reach for identifying game, scanning treelines, or following movement across broken terrain, while remaining easier to hold steady than higher-power binoculars. Paired with a 42.00 mm objective lens, it offers a practical mix of brightness, portability, and all-round versatility for hunting, bird watching, and everyday outdoor glassing.

The optical layout uses a Roof - Schmidt/Pechan prism system and Fully Multicoated lenses to support good contrast and reduced glare in changing light. A 5.25 mm exit pupil helps maintain a bright, relaxed view, especially in overcast conditions or around first and last light. The 119.00 m/1000m field of view is wide enough for scanning larger areas efficiently, which matters when searching for animals or tracking movement without constantly shifting position.

In use, the binocular is set up for comfort as much as optical performance. The 18.00 mm eye relief gives eyeglass wearers more flexibility, the central focusing system allows quick adjustment from near to far, and the right-eye diopter helps fine-tune the image to the user’s vision. With a waterproof and fogproof body filled with argon, the BX-2 Alpine 8x42 HD is suited to wet weather, cold mornings, and repeated temperature changes. Its single-hinge body keeps handling straightforward in the field, while the overall format remains compact enough to carry all day.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in 1907 in Portland, Oregon by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. The company later introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947, and followed that with the Duplex reticle in 1962, a design that became widely recognized in sporting optics. In 1968, Leupold moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to Beaverton, Oregon, where the company remains based.

Today, Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a family-owned American optics manufacturer focused on hunting, shooting, and outdoor observation. Its product range includes riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics. That broad experience shows in binoculars such as the BX-2 Alpine HD, where the emphasis is on practical field handling, durable construction, and optical systems tuned for real outdoor use rather than bench-only specifications.

Main Features

• Series: Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD
• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 119.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 6.82 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 18.00 mm
• Close focus: 4.10 m
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 57.00 mm - 78.00 mm
• Body type: Single hinge
• Gas filling: Argon
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Length: 158.00 mm
• Weight: 794.00 g
• Made in: USA
• Production since: 2019

Warranty

Leupold covers this binocular with a 10-year warranty. That period suits a field optic intended for regular outdoor use and adds clear long-term support with a stated term in years.

In the Box

• Leupold GO Afield harness
• Lens covers
• Lens cloth