Celestron Regal ED 8x42 specs and field of view
The Regal ED 8x42 reaches 22.5 mm of eye relief, well above the 18 mm median for its size, and focuses down to 4.9 ft.
- Field of view
- 420 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 22.5 mm
- Close focus
- 4.9 ft
- Weight
- 27.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 420 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- Longest eye relief of the 75: 22.5 mm
- Focuses as close as 4.9 ft
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Who the Regal ED 8x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers get 22.5 mm of eye relief, above the 18 mm median for 8x42 models. The 420 ft field is above the 393 ft median, and the calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil handles dusk.
It weighs 27.1 oz, heavier than the 24.2 oz median, which adds up on a long day.
Regal ED 8x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Regal 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.
Regal ED 8x42 specifications
Regal 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 | 420 ft at 1,000 yd (140 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 22.5 mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 27.1 oz (768 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.
Regal ED 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Regal ED 8x42 shows 420 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 27.1 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Regal ED 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Regal 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 Regal ED 8x42 | 420 ft | 22.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.1 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Midas G2 UHD 8x42 | 426 ft | 17.2 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.3 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 | 393 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 23.7 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M5 8x42 | 335 ft | 19.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Regal ED
Celestron makes the Regal ED in 2 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 Regal ED 8x42 | 8x42 | 420 ft | 22.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.1 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Regal ED 10x42 | 10x42 | 340 ft | 20.2 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.1 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Regal ED 8x42 questions
Regal ED 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Regal ED 8x42 has 22.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Regal ED 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Regal 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.
Regal ED 8x42: how wide is the view?
Regal ED 8x42 shows a view 420 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Regal ED 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Regal ED 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.