Sightmark Solitude 8x42 XD

• XD extra-low-dispersion glass: reduces color fringing and helps fine detail stand out more clearly, which is useful when identifying wildlife against branches, rocks, or mixed backgrounds.
• 8x42 configuration: combines steady 8x magnification with a 42 mm objective for a practical balance of reach, brightness, and all-day handling in hunting and general observation.
• Roof prism, open-bridge design: keeps the binocular slim and easy to grip with one hand, while the straight-through prism layout supports compact carry in the field.
• Fully multicoated optics: improve light transmission and contrast, helping the image stay clearer in low light at dawn, dusk, or under heavy tree cover.
• Waterproof, fogproof construction: nitrogen filling and sealed construction help the binocular stay usable through rain, temperature changes, and damp conditions.

About the Sightmark Solitude Series

The Sightmark Solitude series sits in the brand’s binocular range as a line built for outdoor observation and terrain scanning, with models aimed at hunters and general wildlife users who need practical field optics rather than oversized specialist glass. Sightmark currently offers the series in several standard configurations, while the Solitude XD variants add extra-low-dispersion glass for users who place more emphasis on image refinement.

Across the series, the design centers on roof prisms with a straight-through light path, which keeps the binoculars compact and easy to carry while maintaining the familiar handling many field users prefer. The line is also described as waterproof and fogproof, making it suitable for changing weather and day-long use outdoors. Twist-up eyecups are part of the series concept as well, supporting a more adaptable viewing position for both eyeglass wearers and users who glass without eyewear. In practice, the Solitude family is meant to cover the common needs of hunting optics and observation binoculars: manageable size, dependable weather resistance, and a clear image that remains comfortable to use over long sessions.

About the Sightmark Solitude 8x42 XD

The Sightmark Solitude 8x42 XD is the balanced model in the XD line for users who want a binocular that is bright enough for low-light observation but still easy to hold steady without support. Its 8x magnification gives enough reach for scanning fields, woodland edges, and open ground, while the 42.00 mm objective helps maintain useful image brightness in the first and last light of the day. The 5.25 mm exit pupil also supports a more relaxed view, which matters during long glassing sessions.

What sets this model apart within the broader Solitude family is its XD glass, which is intended to improve color correction and reduce distracting fringing around high-contrast edges. That makes it easier to separate an animal from brush or pick out feather and fur detail at distance. The Roof - Schmidt/Pechan prism layout keeps the body compact, and the open bridge shape gives a secure hold when carrying the binocular one-handed or using it in cold, wet conditions.

For practical field use, the binocular combines a 142.45 m/1000m field of view with 16.60 mm eye relief, giving a broad image that is comfortable to acquire and easier to follow when subjects move. Central focusing keeps adjustments quick, while the right-eye diopter adjustment helps fine-tune the view to the user’s eyesight. With fully multicoated lenses, nitrogen filling, and waterproof and fogproof construction, this is a hunting binocular and observation binocular designed for regular outdoor use rather than occasional fair-weather carry.

About Sightmark

Sightmark was introduced at SHOT Show in 2007 and is a brand of Sellmark Corporation, headquartered in Mansfield, Texas, United States. The company focuses on optics and shooting accessories for hunting, home defense, and competition shooting, with a catalog that includes riflescopes, red-dot sights, laser boresights, binoculars, and spotting scopes. It also produces digital night-vision and thermal optics, including products in the Wraith line.

Within that broader lineup, Sightmark applies its experience in field and shooting optics to observation products such as the Solitude series. The brand’s reputation in this segment is built around practical feature sets, durable construction, and models designed to work across rifles, shotguns, pistols, and general outdoor use where dependable optical equipment matters.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coatings: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 142.45 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 8.14 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 16.60 mm
• Close focus: 6.60 m
• Diopter adjustment: +- 3
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 56.00 mm - 74.00 mm
• Body type: Open bridge
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Dimensions: 170.00 mm x 127.00 mm x 51.00 mm
• Weight: 765.00 g
• Working temperature range: -17 / +49

Warranty

10 years. Sightmark states a 10-year warranty for this binocular model, covering it as a long-term field optic for regular outdoor use.

In the Box

• Binocular
• Nylon carrying case
• Neck strap
• Lens covers