Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 specs and field of view
At 12 power the Nature DX ED 12x50 narrows to 252 ft, 31st of 36 in its size, but ED glass and a 24.5 twilight factor come with it.
- Field of view
- 252 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.3 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 28.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 28.4 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Nature DX ED 12x50 suits
Distant targets suit the 12 power, and the 8.2 ft close focus beats the 10 ft median. Steady hands or a tripod help, since the body is tripod adaptable.
The 252 ft field is under the 277 ft median, and eye relief of 14.3 mm is below the 15.5 mm median.
Nature DX ED 12x50 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Nature DX ED 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature DX ED 12x50 specifications
Nature DX ED 12x50 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 252 ft at 1,000 yd (84 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 58° * |
| Eye relief | 14.3 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 | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature DX ED 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Nature DX ED 12x50 shows 252 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 28.4 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Nature DX ED 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Nature DX ED 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 12x50 | 252 ft | 14.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.4 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50 | 273 ft | 15 mm | 6 ft | 29.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 12x50 | 257 ft | 16 mm | 13 ft | 31.5 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 252 ft | 14.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.3 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 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 |
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Nature DX ED 12x50 questions
Nature DX ED 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Nature DX ED 12x50 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 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Nature DX ED 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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 12x50: how wide is the view?
Nature DX ED 12x50 shows a view 252 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Nature DX ED 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Nature DX ED 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.