Bushnell R5 8x42 specs and field of view
A 7.4 degree field gives this R5 a view of 390 ft, 41st of 75 models and just under the 393 ft median. It weighs 24.7 oz.
- Field of view
- 390 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.5 mm
- Weight
- 24.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the R5 8x42 suits
It suits dusk viewing with a 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil, and 17.5 mm of eye relief suits eyeglass wearers. List price from the maker runs $100 to $200.
The 17.5 mm eye relief is just under the 18 mm median, and the maker prints no close focus figure.
R5 8x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. R5 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.
R5 8x42 specifications
R5 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 | 390 ft at 1,000 yd (130 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 59° * |
| 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R5 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
R5 8x42 shows 390 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 24.7 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
R5 8x42 and its nearest rivals
R5 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 R5 8x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Hawke Vantage 8x42 | 367 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Nature DX 8x42 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 | 377 ft | 20.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 20.3 oz | 5.3 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 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 | |
| Bushnell R5 12x50 | 12x50 | 275 ft | 15 mm | 30.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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R5 8x42 questions
R5 8x42: does it work with glasses?
R5 8x42 has 17.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
R5 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
R5 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.
R5 8x42: how wide is the view?
R5 8x42 shows a view 390 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
R5 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
R5 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.