Bushnell R7 15x56 specs and field of view
The R7 binocular stretches eye relief to 19 mm against a 17.9 mm median, and its 235 ft field places 4th among 11 models of its size.
- Field of view
- 235 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19 mm
- Close focus
- 13 ft
- Weight
- 53.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.7 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 235 ft view, wider than the typical 234 ft
- Longest eye relief of the 11: 19 mm
- Waterproof
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Who the R7 15x56 suits
A twilight factor of 29 suits distant detail as light fades, and the 19 mm eye relief gives eyeglass wearers room to see the full view.
At 53.3 oz it is well over the 45 oz median, and the calculated 3.7 mm exit pupil is small for dusk.
R7 15x56 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. R7 15x56 is one of 11 models in the 15x56 binoculars comparison. Bushnell lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
R7 15x56 specifications
R7 15x56 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 15x56 size.
| Magnification | 15x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 235 ft at 1,000 yd (78 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 67° * |
| Eye relief | 19 mm |
| Close focus | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Weight | 53.3 oz (1,510 g) |
| Length | 8.6 in (219 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.7 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 29 * |
| Relative brightness | 13.9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R7 15x56 against other 15x56 binoculars
R7 15x56 shows 235 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart. At 53.3 oz it is heavier than the 45 oz median for the size.
R7 15x56 and its nearest rivals
R7 15x56 next to the 15x56 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 15x56 | 235 ft | 19 mm | 13 ft | 53.3 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell Match Pro ED 15x56 | 236 ft | 18.5 mm | 13 ft | 52 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 15x56 | 235 ft | 18.5 mm | 13.1 ft | 45.2 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven C.4 15x56 | 215 ft | 17.4 mm | 16.4 ft | 45.1 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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 15x56 | 15x56 | 235 ft | 19 mm | 13 ft | 53.3 oz | 3.7 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 290 ft | 18 mm | 7 ft | 32.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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R7 15x56 questions
R7 15x56: does it work with glasses?
R7 15x56 has 19 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
R7 15x56: what does 15x56 mean?
R7 15x56 magnifies 15 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.7 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
R7 15x56: how wide is the view?
R7 15x56 shows a view 235 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart.
R7 15x56: can it go on a tripod?
R7 15x56 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.