Celestron Nature DX 12x56 specs and field of view
A twilight factor of 25.9, calculated, and a 289 ft view bring extra reach to the Nature DX line in the 12x56, at 36.2 oz.
- Field of view
- 289 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 36.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.7 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 2: 36.2 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
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Who the Nature DX 12x56 suits
At 16 mm of eye relief it supports eyeglass use. The calculated exit pupil of 4.7 mm, 9.8 ft close focus and waterproof, nitrogen filled body suit long-range watching at dusk from a tripod.
Heavy at 36.2 oz for a handheld model, and the field of 289 ft is narrower than the 10x56 at 315 ft.
Nature DX 12x56 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature DX 12x56 specifications
Nature DX 12x56 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x56 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 289 ft at 1,000 yd (96 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 36.2 oz (1,028 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.7 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 25.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 21.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature DX 12x56 and its nearest rivals
Nature DX 12x56 next to the 12x56 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 12x56 | 289 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 36.2 oz | 4.7 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven B.5 12x56 | 289 ft | 17.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 45 oz | 4.7 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 |
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 12x56 | 12x56 | 289 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 36.2 oz | 4.7 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 10x32 | 10x32 | 304 ft | 14 mm | 6.5 ft | 18 oz | 3.2 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 |
Lists that include the Nature DX 12x56
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Nature DX 12x56 questions
Nature DX 12x56: does it work with glasses?
Nature DX 12x56 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature DX 12x56: what does 12x56 mean?
Nature DX 12x56 magnifies 12 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.7 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Nature DX 12x56: can it go on a tripod?
Nature DX 12x56 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.