Bushnell R7 8x42 specs and field of view
The calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm stands out on the R7 binocular, along with a 425 ft field that places 18th among 75 models of its size.
- Field of view
- 425 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19 mm
- Close focus
- 5 ft
- Weight
- 27.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 425 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 19 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 5 ft
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Who the R7 8x42 suits
A 5.3 mm exit pupil suits dusk, 19 mm of eye relief tops the 18 mm median for eyeglass wearers, and the 5 ft close focus suits near subjects.
At 27.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size, and the maker list price band is $500 to $1,000.
R7 8x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. R7 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Bushnell lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
R7 8x42 specifications
R7 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 | 425 ft at 1,000 yd (142 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 19 mm |
| Close focus | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Weight | 27.2 oz (770 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (149 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
R7 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
R7 8x42 shows 425 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 27.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
R7 8x42 and its nearest rivals
R7 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 R7 8x42 | 425 ft | 19 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 8x42 | 376 ft | 18 mm | 8.7 ft | 24.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| OM System 8x42 PRO | 395 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | ||
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 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 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 |
| Bushnell R7 15x56 | 15x56 | 235 ft | 19 mm | 13 ft | 53.3 oz | 3.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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R7 8x42 questions
R7 8x42: does it work with glasses?
R7 8x42 has 19 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
R7 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
R7 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.
R7 8x42: how wide is the view?
R7 8x42 shows a view 425 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
R7 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
R7 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.