Vortex Crossfire HD 12-36x50 Compact Angled Spotting Scope
The Vortex Crossfire HD 12–36x50 Compact Angled Spotting Scope is a lightweight, entry-level HD optic designed for hunters and shooters who want reliable glassing performance in a compact, easy-to-carry form. Its 12–36x magnification range provides a smooth balance between wide-area scanning at low power and detailed target identification at higher zoom, while the 50mm objective lens keeps the overall size and weight down for backpack-friendly use. The HD optical system and fully multi-coated lenses deliver improved sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity while reducing chromatic aberration for a cleaner view of distant targets. The angled eyepiece design makes it more comfortable for extended glassing sessions on a tripod, especially when sharing between users or scanning uneven terrain. Built with a rugged rubber-armored body and fully waterproof, fog-proof construction, it’s a dependable field spotter backed by Vortex’s lifetime warranty.
-Nathan (Technical Advisor)
- Magnification: 12-36x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
- Linear Field of View: 173' - 89'
- Angular Field of View: 3.3° - 1.7°
- Eye Relief: 18.0mm
- Length: 10.2"
- Weight: 30.3 oz.
- Close Focus: 13.9'
- HD Optical System: Optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration and provide outstanding colour fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and light transmission.
- Fully Multi-Coated Lenses: Anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces provide increased light transmission for greater clarity and low-light performance.
- Rubber Armor: Provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable external protection.
- Nitrogen Gas Purged: Gas purged and O-ring sealed for fogproof and waterproof performance.
- Tripod Adaptable: Allowing use on a tripod or car window mount. Arca-Swiss foot.
- Waterproof: Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Fogproof: Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
- Shockproof Designed to withstand impact.
- Vortex Crossfire HD 12-36x50 Angled Spotting Scope
- Neoprene Cover
- Tethered Objective Lens Cover
- Tethered Ocular Lens Cover
- Lens cloth
1. What is the magnification range?
It offers 12–36x zoom, allowing both wide scanning and detailed observation at distance.
2. What size is the objective lens?
It uses a 50mm objective lens, balancing portability with usable brightness.
3. Is this an angled or straight spotting scope?
This is the angled version, which is more comfortable for long tripod sessions and sharing between users.
4. Is it good for hunting?
Yes, it’s designed for hunting and general wildlife observation where portability and reliability matter most.
5. How is the image quality?
The HD optical system improves resolution, color fidelity, and edge-to-edge sharpness while reducing chromatic aberration.
6. Is it good in low light?
It performs reasonably well for its class, especially at lower magnification thanks to HD glass and multi-coated lenses.
7. Can it be used on a tripod?
Yes, it is tripod adaptable and designed for stable high-magnification viewing.
8. Is it waterproof and fog-proof?
Yes, it is nitrogen purged and O-ring sealed for reliable all-weather performance.
9. What’s the difference between angled and straight versions?
Angled models are more comfortable for long glassing sessions, while straight models are faster for quick target acquisition.
10. Does it come with a warranty?
Yes, it is backed by Vortex’s unconditional lifetime VIP warranty.
- Vortex Lifetime Warranty
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