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Vortex
Vortex Vanquish 8x26
Reverse-porro brightness plus Vortex warranty.
86Bird
4.5· 373 ratings
$98.01
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Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Sep 4, 2026Price checked Sep 4, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 223 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Travelers wanting a 0.8 lb reverse-porro compact plus Vortex's lifetime VIP warranty for under $100.
Skip it if
Skip if you need 42mm low-light reach or reassurance on ruggedness; some buyers flag durability.
Magnification
8×
Objective lens
26 mm
Exit pupil
3.3 mm
Field of view
352 ft / 1000 yd
Buyers praise
- Optical Quality
- Value for money
- Compact Size
- Image Quality
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BirdingScore
86/100
90/100
Magnification
8×
8×
Objective lens
26 mm
25 mm
Exit pupil
3.3 mm
3.1 mm
Field of view
352 ft / 1000 yd
357 ft / 1000 yd
Weight
0.8 lb (12.7 oz)
0.7 lb (11.85 oz)
Folded size
4.7 × 4.4 in
4.5 × 4.3 in
Waterproof
Yes — waterproof & fogproof
Yes — IPX7 waterproof & fogproof
The BirdingScore, unpacked
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Owner satisfaction83/100
Field value94/100
Specifications
- Magnification
- 8×
- Objective lens
- 26 mm
- Exit pupil
- 3.3 mm
- Field of view
- 352 ft / 1000 yd
- Weight
- 0.8 lb (12.7 oz)
- Folded size
- 4.7 × 4.4 in
- Waterproof
- Yes — waterproof & fogproof
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Vortex)Show
- 8x magnification and 26mm objective lenses, the Vanquish is one of Vortex Optics' smallest, lightest and most compact binoculars.
- Fully multi-coated lenses allow for increased light transmission and resolution through the binocular, giving you the cleaner, crisp images you want
- Nitrogen purged and o-ring sealed, the Vanquish gives you a lifetime of waterproof and fogproof performance.
- Twist and lock eyecups can be adjusted to your personal preference. The binocular is fully rubber armored giving you added durability and a non-slip grip.
- Backed by our unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty. A fully transferable promise to repair or replace your item if it becomes damaged/defective. Does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that doesn't hinder performance.
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