Bushnell Engage EDX 12x50 specs and field of view
Engage EDX 12x50 shows 280 ft of field, just over the 277 ft median, at a 29.2 oz weight that equals its size median. Twilight factor is calculated at 24.5.
- Field of view
- 280 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 10 ft
- Weight
- 29.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 280 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- Waterproof
- ED glass
Who the Engage EDX 12x50 suits
The twilight factor of 24.5 and the calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil make it a fit for detail at distance as light fades. Its 10 ft close focus matches the size median.
The 15 mm of eye relief is a little under the 15.5 mm median, and 12x magnification narrows the view to 280 ft.
Engage EDX 12x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Engage EDX 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison.
Engage EDX 12x50 specifications
Engage EDX 12x50 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 280 ft at 1,000 yd (93 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Weight | 29.2 oz (828 g) |
| Length | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Engage EDX 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Engage EDX 12x50 shows 280 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 29.2 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Engage EDX 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Engage EDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Engage EDX 12x50 | 280 ft | 15 mm | 10 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Nikon Action EX 12x50 CF | 288 ft | 16.1 mm | 23 ft | 36.9 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell PowerView 2 12x50 | 265 ft | 10 mm | 24 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 | 273 ft | 14 mm | 31.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Engage EDX
Bushnell makes the Engage EDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Engage EDX 12x50 | 12x50 | 280 ft | 15 mm | 10 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Bushnell Engage EDX 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Bushnell Engage EDX 10x42 | 10x42 | 340 ft | 15 mm | 8 ft | 23.5 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Bushnell Engage EDX 10x50 | 10x50 | 340 ft | 15 mm | 10 ft | 29.2 oz | 5 mm |
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Engage EDX 12x50 questions
Engage EDX 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Engage EDX 12x50 has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Engage EDX 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Engage EDX 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.
Engage EDX 12x50: how wide is the view?
Engage EDX 12x50 shows a view 280 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Engage EDX 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Engage EDX 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.