Burris Signature HD 12x50 specs and field of view
Close focus of 13.1 ft and a 251 ft field at 1,000 yd mark the Signature HD 12x50 as a distance glass. Its 28.5 oz weight is under the 29.2 oz median for 12x50.
- Field of view
- 251 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 13.1 ft
- Weight
- 28.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 28.5 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Signature HD 12x50 suits
A calculated twilight factor of 24.5 and 50 mm lenses suit far subjects. The calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm, and the body accepts a tripod for steady viewing.
Its field sits under the 277 ft median for 12x50, and its close focus is longer than the 10 ft median.
Signature HD 12x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Signature HD 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Burris lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Signature HD 12x50 specifications
Signature HD 12x50 figures as Burris prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 251 ft at 1,000 yd (84 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 57° * |
| Close focus | 13.1 ft (4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 28.5 oz (808 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Signature HD 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Signature HD 12x50 shows 251 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 28.5 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Signature HD 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Signature HD 12x50 next to the 12x50 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Signature HD 12x50 | 251 ft | 13.1 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | ||
| Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 12x50 | 257 ft | 16 mm | 10 ft | 29.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Bushnell R7 12x50 | 290 ft | 18 mm | 7 ft | 32.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Viper HD 12x50 | 288 ft | 16 mm | 8 ft | 28.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Signature HD
Burris makes the Signature HD in 4 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Signature HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 251 ft | 13.1 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Burris Signature HD 8x42 | 8x42 | 330 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Burris Signature HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 314 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Burris Signature HD 15x56 | 15x56 | 215 ft | 23 ft | 43 oz | 3.7 mm |
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Signature HD 12x50 questions
Signature HD 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Signature HD 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Signature HD 12x50: how wide is the view?
Signature HD 12x50 shows a view 251 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Signature HD 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Signature HD 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Burris, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.