Burris Signature HD 15x56 specs and field of view
At 43 oz and 15x, the Signature HD 15x56 is the heaviest in its series, yet it is under the 45 oz median for the 11 models of this size.
- Field of view
- 215 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 23 ft
- Weight
- 43 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.7 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 43 oz, lighter than the typical 45 oz
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Signature HD 15x56 suits
A calculated twilight factor of 29 and 56 mm lenses suit long-range viewing from a tripod, which the body accepts. The maker list price band is $1,000 to $2,000.
Close focus of 23 ft, a 215 ft field at 1,000 yd and a 3.7 mm calculated exit pupil rule out nearby subjects and dim light.
Signature HD 15x56 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Signature HD 15x56 is one of 11 models in the 15x56 binoculars comparison. Burris lists it in the $1,000 to $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Signature HD 15x56 specifications
Signature HD 15x56 figures as Burris prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 15x56 size.
| Magnification | 15x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 215 ft at 1,000 yd (72 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 61° * |
| Close focus | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 60 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 43 oz (1,219 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.7 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 29 * |
| Relative brightness | 13.9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Signature HD 15x56 against other 15x56 binoculars
Signature HD 15x56 shows 215 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart. At 43 oz it is at or under the 45 oz median weight for the size.
Signature HD 15x56 and its nearest rivals
Signature HD 15x56 next to the 15x56 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 15x56 | 215 ft | 23 ft | 43 oz | 3.7 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | ||
| Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 15x56 | 231 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 45 oz | 3.7 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven B.5 15x56 | 236 ft | 17.8 mm | 9.8 ft | 45 oz | 3.7 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Bushnell Match Pro ED 15x56 | 236 ft | 18.5 mm | 13 ft | 52 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
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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 15x56 | 15x56 | 215 ft | 23 ft | 43 oz | 3.7 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 251 ft | 13.1 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Signature HD 15x56 questions
Signature HD 15x56: what does 15x56 mean?
Signature HD 15x56 magnifies 15 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.7 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Signature HD 15x56: how wide is the view?
Signature HD 15x56 shows a view 215 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart.
Signature HD 15x56: can it go on a tripod?
Signature HD 15x56 is tripod adaptable according to Burris, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.