Bushnell R7 12x50 specs and field of view
Close focus of 7 ft is the shortest figure among the Bushnell 12x50 models, and the 10 ft median shows how near it goes. The R7 also has ED glass and a 290 ft field, 7th of 36.
- Field of view
- 290 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 7 ft
- Weight
- 32.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 290 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 7 ft
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Who the R7 12x50 suits
It suits eyeglass wearers and near subjects such as insects, with 18 mm of eye relief and a 4.2 mm calculated exit pupil. List price from the maker runs $500 to $1,000.
At 32.4 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for 12x50.
R7 12x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. R7 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Bushnell lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
R7 12x50 specifications
R7 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 | 290 ft at 1,000 yd (97 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Weight | 32.4 oz (918 g) |
| Length | 6.7 in (171 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R7 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
R7 12x50 shows 290 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 32.4 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
R7 12x50 and its nearest rivals
R7 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 R7 12x50 | 290 ft | 18 mm | 7 ft | 32.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Burris Signature HD 12x50 | 251 ft | 13.1 ft | 28.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | ||
| Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 12x50 | 257 ft | 16 mm | 10 ft | 29.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Kowa BD III 12x50 XD | 303 ft | 17.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 25.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
Other sizes of the R7
Bushnell makes the R7 in 5 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 R7 12x50 | 12x50 | 290 ft | 18 mm | 7 ft | 32.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 8x42 | 8x42 | 425 ft | 19 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 10x42 | 10x42 | 345 ft | 18 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 10x50 | 10x50 | 340 ft | 19 mm | 7 ft | 32.7 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 15x56 | 15x56 | 235 ft | 19 mm | 13 ft | 53.3 oz | 3.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the R7 12x50
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R7 12x50 questions
R7 12x50: does it work with glasses?
R7 12x50 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
R7 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
R7 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.
R7 12x50: how wide is the view?
R7 12x50 shows a view 290 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
R7 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
R7 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.