Binoculars Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 12x50

Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 12×50 is a premium hunting binocular with exceptionally bright and detailed images, high magnification, and a lightweight, fully waterproof, compact design.

Thanks to Twilight Max HD technology and HD lenses with full multi-coatings, the Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 12×50 provides comfortable observation even during evening hunts.

The model features excellent resolution and image sharpness, a lightweight waterproof design, and exceptional comfort provided by large adjustable eyecups.

Main advantages of the BX-5 Santiam HD series:

Twilight Light Max HD Management System:

• Unmatched brightness even in the most challenging conditions,
• Enhanced twilight performance,
• Boosts image brightness in low-light environments (about 30 minutes),
• Eliminates 90% of stray light reflections,
• Premium lenses provide edge-to-edge sharpness,
• Increases depth and contrast of the image.

Armor-coated — rubberized body coating for a secure and comfortable grip in any condition.

Guard-Ion coating — reduces dirt and water adhesion on the lenses and ensures sharp image quality.

DiamondCoat 2 — the most abrasion-resistant protective coating, also enhancing light transmission and contrast.

Bak-4 prisms — provide a perfectly round exit pupil and sharp image across the field of view.

HD quality — calcium fluoride lenses deliver incredible resolution and clarity at all magnifications.

Enlarged focus ring — comfort and usability even with gloves.

Diopter adjustment — precise focus calibration to compensate for differences between eyes.

Ergonomic open-bridge design — modern style combining functionality, lightness, and comfort.

Fully multi-coated lenses — maximum brightness, excellent resolution, and accurate color reproduction.

Phase-corrected coatings — dielectric coating on prisms reduces chromatic aberrations, ensuring sharp contrast from edge to edge.

Roof-prism system — lighter, more compact, and easier to carry than Porro prism designs.

Lightweight and handy

Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 12×50 — daytime hunting binocular weighing 912 g, resistant to weather and dirt.

Thanks to patented nitrogen filling technology, the binocular is fully protected against water and internal fogging.

Armor-coated rubber body protects against scratches and slipping. The slim design is comfortable and secure in hand.

The open-bridge design and roof-optics provide lightweight comfort.

Comes with a protective case and padded shoulder strap.

Roof prisms

Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 12×50 — daytime binocular with roof prisms. Main advantage: smaller size and weight, improving comfort and portability.

Binocular with 50 mm aperture, 12× magnification, and 912 g weight is relatively easy to use handheld. For extended observation, a tripod is recommended for stable images.

High magnification ensures excellent detail visibility, making 12×50 popular for observing aircraft, birds, and distant objects. Bright optics with a large exit pupil are also ideal for evening sky observations.

Extendable eyecups and long eye relief allow comfortable use for eyeglass wearers. The binocular features a precise focus mechanism for smooth, accurate image adjustment.

Diopter adjustment on the right eyepiece compensates for differences between eyes.

HD image

Full anti-reflective coatings on HD lenses and Bak-4 glass deliver bright, high-resolution, and natural-color images.

Twilight Light Management System enhances brightness in low light, reducing blur and stray light reflections.

Advanced HD system uses low-dispersion objective lenses and rare-earth ocular elements, providing accurate color and maximum resolution in all lighting and weather conditions.

DiamondCoat 2 outer lens coating offers Leupold’s highest abrasion resistance, improving light transmission, brightness, and contrast, enabling use in challenging conditions.

Guard-Ion coating effectively protects glass from scratches, water, dirt, and fingerprints.