Bushnell Engage X 10x42 specs and field of view
With 18 mm of eye relief, the Engage X 10x42 is above the 16 mm median for its size. It weighs 21.9 oz and focuses as close as 15 ft.
- Field of view
- 305 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 15 ft
- Weight
- 21.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 21.9 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
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Who the Engage X 10x42 suits
It suits viewers who want a lighter 10x42 and the longer eye relief, with a 5.8 degree field and a 4.2 mm calculated exit pupil for daylight.
The 305 ft field of view is below the 336 ft median, and the 15 ft close focus is long next to the 6.6 ft median.
Engage X 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Engage X 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison.
Engage X 10x42 specifications
Engage X 10x42 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 305 ft at 1,000 yd (102 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 58° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 15 ft (4.5 m) |
| Weight | 21.9 oz (620 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Engage X 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Engage X 10x42 shows 305 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 21.9 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Engage X 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Engage X 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 X 10x42 | 305 ft | 18 mm | 15 ft | 21.9 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x42 | 360 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Canon 10x42 L IS WP | 342 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 39.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 14 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Engage X 10x42 questions
Engage X 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Engage X 10x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Engage X 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Engage X 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 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 X 10x42: how wide is the view?
Engage X 10x42 shows a view 305 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Engage X 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Engage X 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.