Sightmark Solitude 8x42

• 8x42 configuration: The 8x magnification gives a steady, easy-to-hold view, while the 42 mm objective lenses gather enough light for woodland, field-edge, and low-light observation.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism system keeps the binocular slim and easy to carry, making it practical for long walks, hunting trips, and general outdoor use.
• Fully multicoated optics: Coated lenses help improve contrast and brightness, so details remain easier to pick out when scanning terrain or following wildlife against mixed backgrounds.
• Long eye relief: With 19.70 mm of eye relief and diopter adjustment, the Solitude 8x42 is easier to set up for a comfortable full-field view, including for many eyeglass wearers.
• Weather-ready construction: Nitrogen filling, waterproofing, and fogproof construction help the binocular stay usable when moving between temperatures or working in damp conditions.

About the Sightmark Solitude Series

The Sightmark Solitude series sits in the brand’s binocular range as a line of roof prism field binoculars built for general outdoor observation. Sightmark currently offers standard Solitude models in 8x32, 8x42, 10x42, and 12x50 formats, giving users a choice between compact carry, balanced all-round use, and more reach for longer-distance scanning. Across the series, the design centers on a straight-through roof prism layout, which keeps the binoculars slimmer and easier to pack than bulkier porro-prism alternatives.

Within the wider Solitude family, Sightmark also offers Solitude XD variants with extra-low-dispersion glass, while the standard Solitude models focus on dependable optical performance and practical field handling. The line is intended for wildlife viewing, terrain scanning, and general outdoor use, with waterproof and fogproof construction suited to changing weather. Twist-up eyecups are part of the Solitude concept as well, helping users set eye position more easily for a full image. In practice, the series is aimed at people who want binoculars that are straightforward to carry, quick to deploy, and versatile enough for hunting optics, bird watching, and everyday observation.

About the Sightmark Solitude 8x42

The Sightmark Solitude 8x42 is the balanced model in the range for users who want a binocular that works well across different distances and light conditions without becoming bulky. Its 8x magnification is strong enough for identifying game, birds, or landscape detail, but still moderate enough to keep the image steadier during handheld use. Paired with a 42.00 mm objective lens and a 5.25 mm exit pupil, it offers a bright, relaxed view that suits dawn and dusk observation better than smaller objective formats.

The optical system uses Schmidt/Pechan roof prisms and fully multicoated lenses, a combination that supports good light transmission, useful contrast, and a compact body shape. A 114.28 m/1000m field of view gives enough width for scanning hedgerows, timber lines, and open ground without feeling tunnel-like, while the 4.00 m close focus also makes the binocular practical for nearer subjects. The central focusing system allows quick adjustment with one hand, and the right-eye diopter helps fine-tune the image to the user’s vision.

In daily use, comfort matters as much as raw specification. The 19.70 mm eye relief helps maintain a full sight picture, especially for eyeglass wearers, and the single-hinge body keeps the binocular easy to grip and pack. Nitrogen filling, waterproofing, and fogproof construction make it suitable for damp mornings, changing temperatures, and routine field carry, while the 760.00 g weight remains manageable for extended observation sessions.

About Sightmark

Sightmark was introduced at SHOT Show in 2007 and is headquartered in Mansfield, Texas, United States. The brand develops optics and shooting accessories for hunting, home defense, and competition shooting, covering categories such as red-dot sights, riflescopes, laser boresights, binoculars, and spotting scopes. It also produces digital night-vision and thermal optics, including products in the Wraith line.

As a brand of Sellmark Corporation, Sightmark has built its reputation around practical field and range equipment that spans both shooting and observation use. Its catalog includes optics and accessories designed for rifles, shotguns, and pistols, but the company also maintains dedicated observation products such as the Solitude binocular and spotting scope line. That broader background in sporting optics helps place the Solitude 8x42 as a straightforward field binocular with features chosen for real outdoor use rather than specialized bench or studio viewing.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coatings: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 114.28 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 6.53 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 19.70 mm
• Close focus: 4.00 m
• Diopter adjustment: +/-4
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 56.00 mm - 74.00 mm
• Body type: Single hinge
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Working temperature range: -17 / +49 °C
• Dimensions: 150.00 mm x 125.00 mm x 51.00 mm
• Weight: 760.00 g
• Color: Black

Warranty

The Sightmark Solitude 8x42 is covered by a 10-year warranty.

In the Box

• Nylon carrying case
• Neck strap
• Lens covers