Celestron Outland X 8x42 specs and field of view
Placing 62nd of 75 in its size for field of view, the Outland X 8x42 shows 368 ft against a 393 ft median, though its 17.8 mm of eye relief is close to the 18 mm median.
- Field of view
- 368 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.8 mm
- Close focus
- 13.1 ft
- Weight
- 23.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 23.6 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 17.8 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
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Who the Outland X 8x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers get 17.8 mm to work with, and the 23.6 oz weight is under the 24.2 oz median. Dusk viewing benefits from the calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil, and the $100 to $200 price band is modest.
Its 13.1 ft close focus is longer than the 6.5 ft of the Nature DX models, which rules out butterflies and other nearby subjects.
Outland X 8x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Outland X 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Outland X 8x42 specifications
Outland X 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 | 368 ft at 1,000 yd (123 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° * |
| Eye relief | 17.8 mm |
| Close focus | 13.1 ft (4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 23.6 oz (670 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Outland X 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Outland X 8x42 shows 368 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 23.6 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Outland X 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Outland X 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 Outland X 8x42 | 368 ft | 17.8 mm | 13.1 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Action 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Athlon Neos G2 HD 8x42 | 367 ft | 17 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R3 8x42 | 325 ft | 21 mm | 21.3 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 |
Other sizes of the Outland X
Celestron makes the Outland X in 5 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 Outland X 8x42 | 8x42 | 368 ft | 17.8 mm | 13.1 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 8x25 | 8x25 | 432 ft | 9.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 11.5 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 10x25 | 10x25 | 326 ft | 9.1 mm | 19.7 ft | 11.3 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 10x42 | 10x42 | 289 ft | 18.2 mm | 13.1 ft | 23.6 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| Celestron Outland X 10x50 | 10x50 | 294 ft | 17.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 27 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Outland X 8x42 questions
Outland X 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Outland X 8x42 has 17.8 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Outland X 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Outland X 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.
Outland X 8x42: how wide is the view?
Outland X 8x42 shows a view 368 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Outland X 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Outland X 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.