Bushnell R5 10x42 specs and field of view
A 390 ft field of view puts this R5 third of 87 models of 10x42, far above the 336 ft median. It weighs 24.7 oz, close to the 24.9 oz median.
- Field of view
- 390 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.5 mm
- Weight
- 24.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 390 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 24.7 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 17.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the R5 10x42 suits
It suits open-country scanning with a 7.4 degree field and 17.5 mm of eye relief for eyeglass wearers. List price from the maker runs $100 to $200.
No close focus figure is printed, and the 4.2 mm calculated exit pupil gives less dusk light than an 8x42.
R5 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. R5 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Bushnell lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
R5 10x42 specifications
R5 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 | 390 ft at 1,000 yd (130 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 74° * |
| Eye relief | 17.5 mm |
| Weight | 24.7 oz (700 g) |
| Width | 5 in (128 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Argon |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R5 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
R5 10x42 shows 390 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 24.7 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
R5 10x42 and its nearest rivals
R5 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 R5 10x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 | 342 ft | 15 mm | 7.7 ft | 22 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Vantage 10x42 | 304 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Nature DX 10x42 | 304 ft | 14 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the R5
Bushnell makes the R5 in 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell R5 10x42 | 10x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell R5 8x42 | 8x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell R5 12x50 | 12x50 | 275 ft | 15 mm | 30.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the R5 10x42
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R5 10x42 questions
R5 10x42: does it work with glasses?
R5 10x42 has 17.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
R5 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
R5 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.
R5 10x42: how wide is the view?
R5 10x42 shows a view 390 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
R5 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
R5 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.