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Leupold 8x42 BX-2 Alpine HD Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars with 7.4 Degree Angle of View, Shadow Gray

SKU: LD181176 MFR: 181176
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Key Features

  • Experience stunning clarity with these 8x42 Leupold binoculars, perfect for birding adventures.
  • Enjoy a wide 7.4° angle of view for immersive observation with these waterproof binoculars.
  • These Leupold roof prism binoculars offer exceptional performance in a lightweight design.
  • Get closer to nature with the impressive magnification power of these Leupold 8x binoculars.
  • Rugged and reliable, these weatherproof binoculars are ideal for any outdoor pursuit.
  • Long eye relief and superior ergonomics make these Leupold binoculars comfortable to use.
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2026-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I use for hunting and

I use for hunting and work. Great balance of weight and size. The bino case that's included is a nice bonus as well

Jerad B.

2026-02-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality as always.

Great quality as always.

DENNIS R.

2026-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Up until now I have

Up until now I have owned bargain brand Binoculars, the difference is amazing! I will never accept anything less than what Leupold has shown me to be the benchmark.

Gil J.

2026-01-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best binoculars I've owned. Glass

Best binoculars I've owned. Glass is amazing.

Mike L.

2026-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Like the size. Quick adjustment.

Like the size. Quick adjustment. Viewing just not as clear as I would like.

Kenneth S.

2026-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love these!!!! I use them

Love these!!!! I use them hunting and at the range.

Brian W.

2026-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

See Clearly In the Evening

Over the past few seasons, I've been using a pair of 10x42 from another brand that were supposedly good for low-light situations. Sitting in the stand one evening, I was struggling to see the deer in an open field. And it was only 15mins or so past sunset. I could make out that there were several does and 2 bucks, but I couldn't see their antlers all that well. I mentioned this to my buddy while sitting around the camp fire that night. And the camera photos showed one was a young 4pt, but the other was a deer with a messed up rack we were trying to eliminate. He let me borrow his pair of BX-2's and said to compare them to mine. The next evening, I sat in the same stand and the conditions were the same. When the deer came into the food plot, I could easily pick up the young buck's antlers with ease in BX-2's, but I couldn't with my binos. I waited for the cull buck to show, but he never did. Before getting down for the night, I ordered the BX-2, 10x52 from the stand! The binoculars themselves are fantastic! I hunt deer in the SE from a combo of blinds (ground and elevated), ladder stands, and climbers that look over meadows, wide open foodplots, lane cuts in a tree plantation, and the woods. These are definitely a step or 3 above what I was using. The only knock I have is the harness that came with the case. The case itself is fine, but the straps are flimsy and bunch up. It is clearly not the "Go Afield" harness, but hey, I really cannot complain about a free bino harness, right?

Tevis V.

2026-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Optical clarity is tremendous the

Optical clarity is tremendous the downfall lies in the wight of the unit need to go on a diet. ??

Andrew G.

2026-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

exactly what i needed

exactly what i needed

lew h.

2026-01-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lightweight option for carrying

Excellent lightweight option for carrying while stalking!

Charles T.

2026-01-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Needs a regular neck strap

Needs a regular neck strap in the box. Binos themselves are a good value for the $.

David W.

2025-12-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as intended. The 8x

Works as intended. The 8x is just as good as another brand's 10x at similar price point.

James E.

2025-12-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bought these as a replacement

Bought these as a replacement for another brand at the same cost level, light years better.

Ryan M.

2025-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best glass I have

The best glass I have purchased. Went with the 10x52 vs the 12x and extremely happy. Distance and clarity were great for big game hunting in Colorado.

Noah S.

2025-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid pair of binoculars. Crystal

Solid pair of binoculars. Crystal clear vision. Bought for an upcoming Alaskan cruise but I had to test them out first. I couldn't be happier! More quality optics from Leupold!

Henry D.

2025-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Glass!

Great Glass!

Christopher R.

2025-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love them

Love them

Thomas W.

2025-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Leupold does not disappoint

Bought the 10x42 last year for an elk hunt in Colorado. The clarity and low light performance are incredible. Use them frequently for whitetail hunts.

Pat H.

2025-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super clear and great low

Super clear and great low light vision. Fits my bino harness perfectly.

Michael K.

2025-11-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Binoculars. All that and some.

I bought these binoculars for deer hunting, and their performance right out of the box was outstanding. I easily spotted a gray squirrel perched on the top branch of a tree at about 100 yards - the crisp detail was impressive. Their low-light performance is excellent as well. I'm really enjoying my BX-2 HDs and look forward to putting them to use during the upcoming hunting season.

Gary L.

2025-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great optic for the price

Great optic for the price point. Took these on an elk hunt in Wyoming. Performed well in rain, sleet, and snow.

Ezekiel R.

2025-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Got these to have for

Got these to have for PRS rifle match. The glass was clear and I had no problems finding the targets out to 900 yards. Using a cheap tripod and the tripod strap.

Jamie C.

2025-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love these binos! Clarity,

I love these binos! Clarity, easy to adjust, work really well in low light?. Perfect. What a great value!!

Ralph L.

2025-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great binoculars all around with

Great binoculars all around with a crystal clear view.

Bradly W.

2025-10-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding

Have purchase Leupold products all my life because of there quality/durability and they stand behind there stuff to the nth degree. Thank you !

David L.

2025-09-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I'll give these a 5

I'll give these a 5 stars! I'm breaking into the PRS game and these are good for what they are. I should have jumped up to the BX-4 15-56. I'll definitely hold on to these and try my hand at hunting, I'm sure these will come in handy as well on a hunt!

FAELAUN S.

2025-08-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Use them on a cruise

Use them on a cruise to Alaska. They were perfect.

Gene R.

2025-08-23T18:01:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Gift Agbor

Excellent optics camera

Gift A.

2025-07-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great binos, Good working size,

Great binos, Good working size, great glass. Highly recommended

DAVID S.

2025-07-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good quality. Glass is

Very good quality. Glass is very sharp!

Taylor W.

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Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD Specifications

  • Color

    Shadow Gray

  • Prism

    Roof

  • Light Management System

    Advanced Optical System

  • Guard-Ion Lens Coating

    No

  • Magnification

    8x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    42mm

  • Linear FOV (@1000 yd)

    394' (120.09m)

  • Angular FOV

    7.4 Degree

  • Eye Relief

    18mm

  • Exit Pupil

    5.2mm

  • Close Focus Distance

    13.5' (4.11m)

  • Interpupillary Distance

    Max: 3.07" (78mm)
    Min: 2.24" (57mm)

  • Length

    5.5" (139.7mm)

  • Weight

    1.75 lbs (793.79g)

  • UPC Code

    030317029432

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9 Accessories for Leupold 8x42 BX-2 Alpine HD Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars with 7.4 Degree Angle of View, Shadow Gray

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FEATURED REVIEWS

Great for Bird watching

By Julio L.

Bought for my wife and she loves them. They are rugged, rubber coating allows for great grip from any part of the binoculars. They grab tons of light and often objects appear brighter than the outside environment. Have several Leopold products and definitely recommend.

waranty --service-product best of all 6 stars

By brent s.

warranty --in 1988 bought a set of leupold gold rings had to drive 80 miles to small town in northern az to get them , delivered ice all summer to afford the I was 16, great binoculers forward to 1995 got dropped from horse and horse stepped on them and messed them up sent them in and they repaired no cost !!!! fast forward to 2024 left binos at reaip shop just for people watching, since about 2019 one eye piece would not focus , so 2024 i found the website and got a warranty ticket to repair...

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If you don't need a ton of magnification but still want to let in a little more light, the BX-2 Alpine HD 8x42mm is the perfect optic for the job. It delivers HD performance and enough magnification to identify animals in most scenarios, but is still compact enough to take everywhere.

Whether it's your first binocular or your 50th, your glass needs to give you a bright image, feel comfortable in your hands, and be able to take a beating. The BX-2 Alpine HD binocular checks all of these boxes and more. Built around Leupold's Advanced Optical System, it offers tried and true light transmission for extended glassing sessions, best in class glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that recreational sportsmen and sportswomen demand.

It comes with Pro Gear accessories, too: including a GO Afield binocular harness, lens covers, and lens cloth. And like all Leupold binoculars, it's fogproof, waterproof, and guaranteed to perform for life.

• High-Definition Clarity: Scratch And Smudge Resistant Lens Coatings
• Lightweight & Comfortable: Ergonomic Open Bridge Design
• Easy To Clean: Field Replaceable Eyecups
• Tripod Ready: Built-In 1/4-20 Tripod Adapter Port

Extreme Climate Exposure
We make sure our optics perform at the highest level in the harshest conditions by ensuring they will survive from -40 degrees Fahrenheit all the way up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Waterproof + Fogproof
From torrential downpours to crossing rivers, you'll never have to worry about a Leupold binocular leaking or fogging up. Our proprietary gas blend and seals are tested to a 33-foot depth and a multitude of pressure changes.

Features

High Definition
High-definition, calcium-fluoride lenses ensure incredible clarity at all magnification levels.

Over-Sized Eyepiece
All-day glassing comfort with increased contact area, and a flexible ergonomic design.

Tripod Ready
A built-in 1/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter port makes it easy to mount to a tripod.

Armor Coated
The durable housing is shrouded in a easy-grip rubber armor coating that provides a positive grasp in all conditions.

Magnesium Housing
Lightweight but tough as nails, a rugged magnesium housing protects the optic during fast-paced action.

Twist Up Eyecups
Features twist-up eyecups and generous eye relief for comfortable extended viewing.

Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD Features

  • High Definition
  • Over-Sized Eyepiece
  • Tripod Ready
  • Armor Coated
  • Magnesium Housing
  • Twist Up Eyecups

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Experience stunning clarity with these 8x42 Leupold binoculars, perfect for birding adventures.
  • Enjoy a wide 7.4° angle of view for immersive observation with these waterproof binoculars.
  • These Leupold roof prism binoculars offer exceptional performance in a lightweight design.
  • Get closer to nature with the impressive magnification power of these Leupold 8x binoculars.
  • Rugged and reliable, these weatherproof binoculars are ideal for any outdoor pursuit.
  • Long eye relief and superior ergonomics make these Leupold binoculars comfortable to use.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 8x42 BX-2 Alpine HD Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars (Shadow Gray)
  • GO Afield Harness
  • Lens Covers
  • Lens Cloth
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty