Celestron Nature DX ED 10x50 specs and field of view
The Nature DX ED 10x50 shows 309 ft, 26th of 40 in its size and a little under the 315 ft median, and it adds ED glass and a 5 mm exit pupil.
- Field of view
- 309 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.8 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 28.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 28.4 oz, lighter than the typical 29.3 oz
- 17.8 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
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Who the Nature DX ED 10x50 suits
The eyepieces give 17.8 mm of relief, so eyeglass wearers have room, and the 5 mm exit pupil suits dusk watching. The 8.2 ft close focus is shorter than the 9.8 ft size median, so near subjects stay in reach.
At 28.4 oz it is a little lighter than the 29.3 oz median but still a load for long carries, and the 309 ft view is narrower than the median.
Nature DX ED 10x50 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Nature DX ED 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature DX ED 10x50 specifications
Nature DX ED 10x50 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 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 | 17.8 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 63 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 28.4 oz (806 g) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature DX ED 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
Nature DX ED 10x50 shows 309 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 28.4 oz it is at or under the 29.3 oz median weight for the size.
Nature DX ED 10x50 and its nearest rivals
Nature DX ED 10x50 next to the 10x50 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 10x50 | 309 ft | 17.8 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.2 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 10x50 | 304 ft | 17 mm | 13 ft | 31.5 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 | 320 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 30.4 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 |
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 10x50 | 10x50 | 309 ft | 17.8 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 5 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.3 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 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 10x50 questions
Nature DX ED 10x50: does it work with glasses?
Nature DX ED 10x50 has 17.8 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature DX ED 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
Nature DX ED 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Nature DX ED 10x50: how wide is the view?
Nature DX ED 10x50 shows a view 309 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
Nature DX ED 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
Nature DX ED 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.