Bushnell R3 8x42 specs and field of view
Eye relief of 21 mm stands out on this R3, above the 18 mm median for 8x42. It weighs 21.3 oz against a 24.2 oz median.
- Field of view
- 325 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 21 mm
- Weight
- 21.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 21.3 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 21 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the R3 8x42 suits
It suits eyeglass wearers who want a light 8x42, with a 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil for dim light. List price from the maker runs $100 to $200.
The 325 ft field sits 74th of 75 models, well under the 393 ft median, and no close focus figure is printed.
R3 8x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. R3 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Bushnell lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
R3 8x42 specifications
R3 8x42 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 325 ft at 1,000 yd (108 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 49° * |
| Eye relief | 21 mm |
| Weight | 21.3 oz (604 g) |
| Width | 5.1 in (129 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R3 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
R3 8x42 shows 325 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 21.3 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
R3 8x42 and its nearest rivals
R3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell R3 8x42 | 325 ft | 21 mm | 21.3 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | ||
| Celestron Ultima 8x42 | 393 ft | 18 mm | 13.1 ft | 21.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Athlon Neos G2 HD 8x42 | 367 ft | 17 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Action 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 |
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Other sizes of the R3
Bushnell makes the R3 in 2 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 R3 8x42 | 8x42 | 325 ft | 21 mm | 21.3 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Bushnell R3 10x42 | 10x42 | 300 ft | 17 mm | 20.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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R3 8x42 questions
R3 8x42: does it work with glasses?
R3 8x42 has 21 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
R3 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
R3 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.
R3 8x42: how wide is the view?
R3 8x42 shows a view 325 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
R3 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
R3 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.