Celestron Ultima 8x32 specs and field of view
The Ultima 8x32 matches the 18.5 oz median for its size nearly exactly at 18.3 oz, and its 425 ft field is wider than the 408 ft median.
- Field of view
- 425 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 18.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 425 ft view, wider than the typical 408 ft
- 18.3 oz, lighter than the typical 18.5 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Ultima 8x32 suits
Walks and travel suit the 18.3 oz weight, and a 8.1 degree view makes moving birds easy to find. The 8.2 ft close focus reaches near subjects, and the exit pupil is 4 mm.
Only 15 mm of relief is below the 16.8 mm median, so eyeglass wearers have less room.
Ultima 8x32 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Ultima 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the under $100 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $100.
Ultima 8x32 specifications
Ultima 8x32 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 425 ft at 1,000 yd (142 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 50 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 18.3 oz (520 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | under $100 |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Ultima 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Ultima 8x32 shows 425 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 18.3 oz it is at or under the 18.5 oz median weight for the size.
Ultima 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Ultima 8x32 next to the 8x32 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 Ultima 8x32 | 425 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 18.3 oz | 4 mm | under $100 | |
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x32 | 405 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.3 ft | 18 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x32 | 465 ft | 19 mm | 6.4 ft | 21.2 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Conquest HDX 8x32 | 420 ft | 16.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Ultima
Celestron makes the Ultima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron Ultima 8x32 | 8x32 | 425 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 18.3 oz | 4 mm |
| Celestron Ultima 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 18 mm | 13.1 ft | 21.9 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Celestron Ultima 10x42 | 10x42 | 342 ft | 15 mm | 13.1 ft | 21.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Celestron Ultima 10x50 | 10x50 | 315 ft | 18 mm | 22.9 ft | 26.1 oz | 5 mm |
Lists that include the Ultima 8x32
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Ultima 8x32 questions
Ultima 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Ultima 8x32 has 15 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.
Ultima 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Ultima 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Ultima 8x32: how wide is the view?
Ultima 8x32 shows a view 425 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.
Ultima 8x32: can it go on a tripod?
Ultima 8x32 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.