The Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 is a full size roof prism binocular aimed at new hunters. It suits anyone who wants 10x glass, a harness in the box and a warranty that asks for no receipt. Vortex lists 334 feet of view at 1000 yards Vortex.
Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 at a glance
10x
Magnification
334ft at 1000 yards
Field of view
22.9oz
Weight
Unlimited
Warranty
Vortex lists these specs on its Triumph HD 10x42 page and in the product manual Vortexmanual.
Magnification
10x
Field of view
334 ft at 1000 yards
Weight
22.9 oz
Warranty
Unlimited, unconditional, lifetime
Objective lens
42 mm
Model
TRI-1042
Eye relief
17.0 mm
Close focus
15.3 ft
Interpupillary distance
55 mm to 75 mm
Diopter range
Plus or minus 5.0
Size
6.1 in high, 5.0 in wide
Prism
Roof prism, true open hinge
Coatings
Fully multi-coated, HD optical system
Sealing
Nitrogen purged, O-ring sealed
How big is the Vortex Triumph HD 10x42?
Vortex lists the Triumph HD 10x42 at 6.1 inches high and 5.0 inches wide Vortex. The true open hinge leaves a gap between the barrels, which Vortex says cuts weight and bulk.
How much does the Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 weigh?
Vortex lists 22.9 oz Vortex. The Diamondback HD 10x42 is 21.3 oz, so the Triumph HD is 1.6 oz heavier, about 8% more, by our maths Vortex.
What is the field of view on the Triumph HD 10x42?
Vortex lists 334 feet at 1000 yards, which is an angular field of view of 6.4 degrees Vortex. Close focus is 15.3 feet and eye relief is 17.0 mm.
Triumph HD 10x42, 10x28 or 12x50?
Vortex sells the Triumph HD in three sizes, and the manual prints all three spec columns side by side manual. The 10x42 gives the widest view of the three.
→You want a jacket pocket pair: pick the Triumph HD 10x28 at 12.8 oz Vortex.
→You want more reach: pick the Triumph HD 12x50 at 12x Vortex.
→You are buying for a child: pick the Bantam HD 6.5x32 Youth, with a 51 mm minimum eye spacing Vortex.
Good to know before you buy
!
Close focus is 15.3 ft. Anything nearer will not come into focus. The Diamondback HD 10x42 focuses down to 5.0 ft if you want close work VortexVortex.
!
The eyes sit between 55 mm and 75 mm apart. Measure a young user first, because the Bantam HD closes to 51 mm instead VortexVortex.
!
The box list does not include a tripod adapter. Add one to glass from a tripod, such as the Vortex Sport Binocular Adapter VortexVortex.
!
The manual says to take nothing off except the covers and the tripod socket cap. Taking the binocular apart may void the warranty, so send it in instead manual.
!
Every part is lubricated for life at the factory. Vortex says to add no further lubricant, so a dry hinge is a service job manual.
How the Vortex Triumph HD compares
Vortex Triumph HD vs Diamondback HD
The Triumph HD 10x42 gives the wider view, at 334 feet against 330 feet. The Diamondback HD 10x42 adds phase correction, dielectric prism coatings and ArmorTek lens armor, and focuses down to 5.0 feet Vortex.
The Triumph HD carries 2.0 mm more eye relief, about 13% more, by our maths.
Vortex Triumph HD vs Crossfire HD
The Triumph HD 10x42 shows 9 feet more at 1000 yards, plus 2.0 mm more eye relief. The Crossfire HD 10x42 focuses down to 6.0 feet, against 15.3 feet, and both run the same HD optical system and nitrogen purge Vortex.
Leupold's BX-2 Alpine HD 10x42mm lists the wider view, at 342 feet against 334 feet. The Triumph HD lists 2.0 mm more eye relief and a lighter body, 22.9 oz against 24.3 oz Leupold.
Leupold states its guarantee covers you whether you are the original owner or not, with no time limit Leupold.
Vortex Triumph HD vs Nikon
Nikon's PROSTAFF P7 10x42 lists the much wider view, at 367 feet against 334 feet. Nikon adds phase and dielectric prism coatings and a locking diopter ring. The Triumph HD lists 1.3 mm more eye relief, and a lifetime warranty on its product page Nikon.
Nikon states warranty coverage on binoculars bought from the Nikon Store or an authorized dealer Nikon.
Is the Vortex Triumph HD waterproof?
Yes. Vortex gas purges the barrels with nitrogen and seals them with O-rings. It states that this gives fogproof and waterproof performance in the most extreme conditions Vortex. Vortex also lists the Triumph HD as shockproof, designed to take the highest levels of impact.
The rubber armor outside gives what Vortex calls a secure, non-slip grip and durable external protection. Vortex does not publish a depth or a drop height for this model.
The glass and the coatings
Vortex builds the Triumph HD around its HD optical system, with select glass elements chosen to cut chromatic aberration Vortex. Vortex states that it delivers resolution, color fidelity, edge to edge sharpness and light transmission.
Every air-to-glass surface carries an anti-reflective coating, which is what "fully multi-coated" means. Vortex says those coatings raise light transmission for clarity and low-light performance. A 42 mm objective at 10x works out to a 4.2 mm exit pupil, by our maths.
How wide is the view through the Triumph HD?
Vortex lists 334 feet of linear field of view at 1000 yards Vortex. That is the widest of the three Triumph HD sizes, ahead of 279 feet on the 10x28 and 273 feet on the 12x50.
It is also wider than two Vortex lines above it: 330 feet on the Diamondback HD 10x42 and 325 feet on the Crossfire HD 10x42 VortexVortex.
Tip
A wider view at 1000 yards means less panning to sweep a hillside.
Does the Vortex Triumph HD have a lifetime warranty?
Yes. Vortex prints "UNLIMITED. UNCONDITIONAL. LIFETIME WARRANTY." on the Triumph HD page, and the VIP Warranty page repeats it VortexVortex. Vortex promises to repair or replace a damaged or defective product at no charge, whoever was at fault and wherever you bought it.
The manual adds that you do not have to register, keep the box or keep a receipt manual. Vortex excludes loss, theft, deliberate damage and cosmetic damage that does not hinder performance. To start a claim, call 1-800-4VORTEX or open a service request Vortex.
What comes in the box?
Vortex lists the binocular, the GlassPak binocular harness and case, and a comfort neck strap. The box also holds tethered objective lens covers, eyepiece lens covers and a lens cloth Vortex. The manual calls the eyepiece cover a Rainguard manual.
The manual states that the GlassPak harness ships with the 10x42 and the 12x50. The 10x28 comes with a deluxe carrying case instead Vortex.
Can you mount the Triumph HD on a tripod?
Yes, with an adapter. Vortex lists the Triumph HD as tripod adaptable, for a tripod or a car window mount Vortex. The manual labels a tripod adapter socket on the front of the hinge, behind a cap manual.
Vortex's own Sport Binocular Adapter fits any tripod-adaptable binocular and any tripod with a 1/4 inch by 20 socket Vortex. Its quick-release connector lets you lift the binocular off without removing the whole adapter.
How to set up and use it
Vortex sets out a two step focus process in the manual. Pick an object about 20 yards away, and stay in one spot manual.
Twist the eyecups fully up without glasses, or fully down with glasses.
Rotate the two barrels in or out until you see a single image with no edge distortion.
Close your right eye, or cover the right objective lens with your hand.
Look through the left barrel and turn the Center Focus wheel until the image is sharp.
Leave the Center Focus wheel where it is.
Close your left eye, or cover the left objective lens.
Look through the right barrel and turn the Diopter until the image is sharp.
Write down the diopter position, in case you need to set it again.
Tip
After that first setup you use the Center Focus wheel alone, and leave the Diopter set.
How to attach the comfort neck strap
Push a few inches of the strap through the strap attachment on the binocular.
Hold the buckle, then thread the end of the strap through it.
Adjust the overall length, then pull tight until the strap holds in the buckle.
For other straps, Vortex says never to attach metal O-rings straight onto the strap attachment manual.
How to attach the GlassPak harness straps
Thread each harness strap through its strap adjuster, in at the bottom and back out at the top.
Clip one quick-release buckle at the base of the case.
Slip the straps over your head, harness on your back and case on your chest.
Clip the other buckle, then adjust the straps for fit.
Thread each tether strap through the binocular attachment, then reconnect it.
The manual also prints a QR code that opens a harness strap video manual.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean the lenses
Vortex says the binocular needs little care beyond the exterior lenses manual.
Blow any dust or grit off the lens before you touch it.
Wipe the body with a soft cloth.
Clean the lenses with a product made for coated optical lenses.
For dried water spots, use your breath, or a very small amount of water or pure alcohol.
How to store it
Keep the binocular out of direct sunlight for long periods.
Keep it out of any very hot place for long periods.
Fit the Rainguard and the objective lens covers manual.
Before you start
Vortex states that binoculars are not for looking at the sun or any other intense light source, because such viewing could damage the retina and cornea, even to the point of causing blindness manual.
If you see two circles instead of one
Rotate the barrels inward or outward to line your eyes up with the ocular lenses.
Stop when you see a single image, free of edge distortion manual.
If one eye looks sharp and the other does not
Run the two step focus process again, on an object about 20 yards away.
Set the Center Focus wheel with your left eye, then leave it.
Vortex states that all components are permanently lubricated, so add no further lubricant manual. Taking the binocular apart may void the warranty, so send it in under the VIP Warranty instead Vortex.
Vortex Triumph HD FAQ
Can you use the Vortex Triumph HD with eyeglasses?
Yes. The eyecups twist up and down, and the manual says to collapse them fully when you wear glasses manual. Eye relief is 17.0 mm, the longest of the three Triumph HD sizes.
Do Vortex Triumph HD binoculars come with a case?
Yes. The 10x42 ships with the GlassPak binocular harness and case, which rides on your chest Vortex.
Do you need a receipt for the Vortex warranty?
No. The manual states that you do not have to register, save the box or keep a receipt manual.
What does Vortex recommend the Triumph HD for?
Vortex lists two uses on the product page: hunting and wildlife observation Vortex.
How much is the Vortex Triumph HD 10x42?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 058 · Vortex Triumph HD 10x42
Clear, tough glass for new hunters.
The Triumph HD 10x42 suits a new hunter who wants one pair of 10x glass for the season. Vortex pairs fully multi-coated lenses with the widest view of the Triumph HD line, 334 feet at 1000 yards. The GlassPak harness in the box and the unlimited lifetime warranty set it apart from a plain starter binocular.
4/4 PASS
