Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42 specs and field of view
Matching the 8x42 median exactly with a 393 ft field, the Nature DX ED 8x42 places 33rd of 75 and adds ED glass to the Nature DX layout.
- Field of view
- 393 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.8 mm
- Close focus
- 6.5 ft
- Weight
- 24.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17.8 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.5 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Nature DX ED 8x42 suits
With 17.8 mm of eye relief and a 6.5 ft close focus, it works for glasses and close study. The calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil supports dusk watching in the $200 to $500 price band.
At 24.9 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median and heavier than the standard Nature DX 8x42 at 22.2 oz.
Nature DX ED 8x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Nature DX ED 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Nature DX ED 8x42 specifications
Nature DX ED 8x42 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 393 ft at 1,000 yd (129 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Eye relief | 17.8 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Nature DX ED 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Nature DX ED 8x42 shows 393 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 24.9 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Nature DX ED 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Nature DX ED 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 393 ft | 17.8 mm | 6.5 ft | 24.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 8x42 | 371 ft | 17.3 mm | 13 ft | 25.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 8x42 | 388 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 8x42 | 377 ft | 20.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 20.8 oz | 5.3 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 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 |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 | 12x50 | 252 ft | 14.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the Nature DX ED 8x42
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Nature DX ED 8x42 questions
Nature DX ED 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Nature DX ED 8x42 has 17.8 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Nature DX ED 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Nature DX ED 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Nature DX ED 8x42: how wide is the view?
Nature DX ED 8x42 shows a view 393 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Nature DX ED 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Nature DX ED 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.