Celestron Nature DX ED 10x42 specs and field of view
The Nature DX ED 10x42 focuses down to 6.5 ft against a 6.6 ft size median and adds ED glass, though its 309 ft view lands 73rd of 87.
- Field of view
- 309 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.3 mm
- Close focus
- 6.5 ft
- Weight
- 24.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Focuses as close as 6.5 ft
- Waterproof
- ED glass
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Who the Nature DX ED 10x42 suits
Nearby subjects such as insects and garden birds fit a 6.5 ft close focus. Waterproofing and a calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil add daylight cover at $200 to $500.
At 24.9 oz it matches the median weight, and 14.3 mm of eye relief falls under the 16 mm median.
Nature DX ED 10x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Nature DX ED 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature DX ED 10x42 specifications
Nature DX ED 10x42 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 309 ft at 1,000 yd (103 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.9° |
| Apparent field of view | 59° * |
| Eye relief | 14.3 mm |
| Close focus | 6.5 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 24.9 oz (705 g) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature DX ED 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Nature DX ED 10x42 shows 309 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 24.9 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Nature DX ED 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Nature DX ED 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 ED 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.3 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x42 | 319 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x42 | 319 ft | 16.1 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 10x42 | 304 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Nature DX ED
Celestron makes the Nature DX ED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron Nature DX ED 10x42 | 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.3 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 17.8 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 10x50 | 10x50 | 309 ft | 17.8 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 | 12x50 | 252 ft | 14.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Nature DX ED 10x42 questions
Nature DX ED 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Nature DX ED 10x42 has 14.3 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 ED 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Nature DX ED 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 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.
Nature DX ED 10x42: how wide is the view?
Nature DX ED 10x42 shows a view 309 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Nature DX ED 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Nature DX ED 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.