Celestron Nature DX 10x32 specs and field of view
Under the 19 oz size median at 18 oz, the Nature DX 10x32 still has a 304 ft view that places it 25th of 27 models for width.
- Field of view
- 304 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14 mm
- Close focus
- 6.5 ft
- Weight
- 18 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 18 oz, lighter than the typical 19 oz
- Focuses as close as 6.5 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Nature DX 10x32 suits
Close subjects work with a 6.5 ft close focus, and the light body suits long carries on the $100 to $200 maker list price band. Waterproof, with nitrogen fill.
The calculated exit pupil of 3.2 mm is small for dusk, and 14 mm of eye relief is below the 15 mm median.
Nature DX 10x32 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Nature DX 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Nature DX 10x32 specifications
Nature DX 10x32 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 304 ft at 1,000 yd (101 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 58° * |
| Eye relief | 14 mm |
| Close focus | 6.5 ft (2.2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 18 oz (510 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature DX 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
Nature DX 10x32 shows 304 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 18 oz it is at or under the 19 oz median weight for the size.
Nature DX 10x32 and its nearest rivals
Nature DX 10x32 next to the 10x32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron Nature DX 10x32 | 304 ft | 14 mm | 6.5 ft | 18 oz | 3.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Vantage 10x32 | 294 ft | 14 mm | 6.6 ft | 14.3 oz | 3.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Vortex Raptor 10x32 | 339 ft | 13 mm | 15 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 10x32 | 304 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 18.4 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Nature DX
Celestron makes the Nature DX in 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron Nature DX 10x32 | 10x32 | 304 ft | 14 mm | 6.5 ft | 18 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX 8x32 | 8x32 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 18 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX 8x42 | 8x42 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX 10x42 | 10x42 | 304 ft | 14 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX 10x56 | 10x56 | 315 ft | 18.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 36.3 oz | 5.6 mm | |
| Celestron Nature DX 12x56 | 12x56 | 289 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 36.2 oz | 4.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Nature DX 10x32 questions
Nature DX 10x32: does it work with glasses?
Nature DX 10x32 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.
Nature DX 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
Nature DX 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Nature DX 10x32: how wide is the view?
Nature DX 10x32 shows a view 304 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.
Nature DX 10x32: can it go on a tripod?
Nature DX 10x32 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.