The TecTecTec VPRO500S has 6x fixed magnification. A target appears about 6 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Laser • Released 2016
What magnification is the TecTecTec VPRO500S?
The TecTecTec VPRO500S has 6x fixed magnification. A target appears about 6 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
VPRO500S optical specifications
| Magnification | 6x |
|---|---|
| Magnification class | Typical golf rangefinder magnification |
| Objective lens | 24 mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.8 mm |
| Display | LCD |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd |
What 6x means on the course
The VPRO500S uses 6x optics, the most common fixed magnification in this rangefinder set.
Published ranging accuracy is 1 yd where that figure is expressed numerically; this is separate from magnification.
How large does the target appear?
These are approximate angular-size comparisons to help visualize magnification. They are not laser-range or accuracy claims.
How its magnification compares
This comparison is only against the models in this rangefinder dataset; it is not an industry-wide ranking.
Lens, eye relief and display
The objective lens diameter is 24 mm. Objective size is one part of the optical design; coatings, transmission and ambient light also affect the view.
Exit pupil is published at 3.8 mm. This page uses the published/source value rather than calculating one from other specs.
The VPRO500S uses a LCD display. Display readability affects how quickly you can interpret the measurement, but it does not change target enlargement.
Field of view at golf distances
A dependable field-of-view figure is not published for this model, so one is not inferred from magnification alone.
Steadiness, scan mode and target lock
6x gives substantial enlargement without the extra shake sensitivity of the highest-magnification models.
Can you zoom the VPRO500S?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The VPRO500S is a fixed 6x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Who is this optical setup best suited to?
A strong all-round optical setup for golfers who want useful enlargement without moving into very high magnification.
TecTecTec VPRO500S magnification FAQ
What magnification is the TecTecTec VPRO500S?
The TecTecTec VPRO500S has 6x fixed magnification. A target appears about 6 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Can you zoom the TecTecTec VPRO500S?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The VPRO500S is a fixed 6x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Is 6x enough magnification for golf?
6x provides meaningful target enlargement. More magnification is not automatically better because it also makes normal hand movement more visible.
Does magnification change the TecTecTec VPRO500S’s laser accuracy?
No. Magnification changes how large the target looks through the optic. It can make aiming easier, but it does not itself change the laser’s published ranging accuracy.
Optical specifications can differ between similarly named models or generations. Confirm the exact model on the official TecTecTec website or manual. Visit TecTecTec.