Bushnell R5 12x50 specs and field of view
This R5 packs a 275 ft field close to the 277 ft median for 12x50, with a 4.2 mm calculated exit pupil. It weighs 30.6 oz.
- Field of view
- 275 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Weight
- 30.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the R5 12x50 suits
It suits steady viewing of far subjects with a 24.5 calculated twilight factor. List price from the maker runs $200 to $500, and the 15 mm eye relief matches the median.
At 30.6 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median, and the maker prints no close focus figure.
R5 12x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. R5 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Bushnell lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
R5 12x50 specifications
R5 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 | 275 ft at 1,000 yd (92 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 63° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Weight | 30.6 oz (867 g) |
| Width | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R5 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
R5 12x50 shows 275 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 30.6 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
R5 12x50 and its nearest rivals
R5 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 R5 12x50 | 275 ft | 15 mm | 30.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 | 246 ft | 15.5 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Vantage 12x50 | 263 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 12x50 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 5 ft | 26.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 275 ft | 15 mm | 30.6 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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R5 12x50 questions
R5 12x50: does it work with glasses?
R5 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.
R5 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
R5 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.
R5 12x50: how wide is the view?
R5 12x50 shows a view 275 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
R5 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
R5 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.