Bushnell Spectator Sport 8x32 specs and field of view
A 265 ft field of view is the narrowest among 28 models of its size, against a 408 ft median, while Spectator Sport 8x32 weighs only 15.2 oz.
- Field of view
- 265 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Weight
- 15.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 15.2 oz, lighter than the typical 18.5 oz
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
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Who the Spectator Sport 8x32 suits
The 17 mm of eye relief is a little above the 16.8 mm median, and the 15.2 oz weight sits well under the 18.5 oz median, which suits long carries.
The 265 ft field falls far short of the 408 ft median, and the calculated 4 mm exit pupil gives modest light at dusk.
Spectator Sport 8x32 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Spectator Sport 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison.
Spectator Sport 8x32 specifications
Spectator Sport 8x32 figures as Bushnell prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 265 ft at 1,000 yd (88 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5° |
| Apparent field of view | 40° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Weight | 15.2 oz (431 g) |
| Waterproofing | IPX4 |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Spectator Sport 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Spectator Sport 8x32 shows 265 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 15.2 oz it is at or under the 18.5 oz median weight for the size.
Spectator Sport 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Spectator Sport 8x32 next to the 8x32 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 8x32 | 265 ft | 17 mm | 15.2 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x32 | 405 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.3 ft | 18 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x32 | 465 ft | 19 mm | 6.4 ft | 21.2 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Conquest HDX 8x32 | 420 ft | 16.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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 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 | |
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 | 12x50 | 273 ft | 14 mm | 31.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Spectator Sport 8x32 questions
Spectator Sport 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Spectator Sport 8x32 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Spectator Sport 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Spectator Sport 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Spectator Sport 8x32: how wide is the view?
Spectator Sport 8x32 shows a view 265 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Spectator Sport 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Spectator Sport 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Bushnell, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.