Burris Signature HD 8x42 specs and field of view
The Signature HD 8x42 stands out for its 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil, against 4.2 mm for the 10x42 version in the same series. The 330 ft field at 1,000 yd comes with 23.2 oz of weight.
- Field of view
- 330 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 23.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 23.2 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Signature HD 8x42 suits
The 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil suits dusk viewing, and 23.2 oz sits under the 24.2 oz median for 8x42. The body accepts a tripod for longer sessions.
Its 330 ft field sits 72nd of 75 models, under the 393 ft median, and the 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
Signature HD 8x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Signature HD 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Burris lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Signature HD 8x42 specifications
Signature HD 8x42 figures as Burris prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 330 ft at 1,000 yd (110 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 50° * |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 23.2 oz (658 g) |
| Length | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
| Width | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Signature HD 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Signature HD 8x42 shows 330 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 23.2 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Signature HD 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Signature HD 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 330 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon | |
| GPO Passion ED 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 26 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Opticron Verano BGA VHD 8x42 | 393 ft | 22 mm | 4.3 ft | 23.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
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 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 | ||
| Burris Signature HD 15x56 | 15x56 | 215 ft | 23 ft | 43 oz | 3.7 mm |
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Signature HD 8x42 questions
Signature HD 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Signature HD 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Signature HD 8x42: how wide is the view?
Signature HD 8x42 shows a view 330 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Signature HD 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Signature HD 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Burris, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.