Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 specs and field of view
Spectator Sport 12x50 has a 273 ft field of view, 22nd among 36 models of its size, against a 277 ft median.
- Field of view
- 273 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14 mm
- Weight
- 31.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the Spectator Sport 12x50 suits
A twilight factor of 24.5 suits distant detail as light fades, and the calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil keeps the image usable in the evening.
The 14 mm of eye relief is below the 15.5 mm median, and the 31.2 oz weight is above the 29.2 oz median.
Spectator Sport 12x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Spectator Sport 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison.
Spectator Sport 12x50 specifications
Spectator Sport 12x50 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 273 ft at 1,000 yd (91 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 14 mm |
| Weight | 31.2 oz (885 g) |
| Waterproofing | IPX4 |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Spectator Sport 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Spectator Sport 12x50 shows 273 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 31.2 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
Spectator Sport 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Spectator Sport 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 Spectator Sport 12x50 | 273 ft | 14 mm | 31.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | ||
| Nikon Action EX 12x50 CF | 288 ft | 16.1 mm | 23 ft | 36.9 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell PowerView 2 12x50 | 265 ft | 10 mm | 24 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell Engage EDX 12x50 | 280 ft | 15 mm | 10 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
Other sizes of the Spectator Sport
Bushnell makes the Spectator Sport in 4 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 Spectator Sport 12x50 | 12x50 | 273 ft | 14 mm | 31.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 8x32 | 8x32 | 265 ft | 17 mm | 15.2 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 10x40 | 10x40 | 390 ft | 17 mm | 19.8 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 10x50 | 10x50 | 298 ft | 17 mm | 31 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Spectator Sport 12x50 questions
Spectator Sport 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Spectator Sport 12x50 has 14 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.
Spectator Sport 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Spectator Sport 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.
Spectator Sport 12x50: how wide is the view?
Spectator Sport 12x50 shows a view 273 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Spectator Sport 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Spectator Sport 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.