Fujinon HC 8x42 specs and field of view
The Hyper-Clarity HC 8x42 shows a 408 ft field at 1,000 yd, which places 26th of 75 in its size. Eye relief is 18 mm and close focus is 6.6 ft.
- Field of view
- 408 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 27.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 408 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
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Who the HC 8x42 suits
The 18 mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers, and the 5.3 mm calculated exit pupil serves dusk. Close focus matches the 6.6 ft median for the size.
The 27.7 oz weight is above the 24.2 oz median for the size.
HC 8x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. HC 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
HC 8x42 specifications
HC 8x42 figures as Fujinon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 408 ft at 1,000 yd (136 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 27.7 oz (786 g) |
| Length | 5.5 in (139 mm) |
| Width | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
HC 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
HC 8x42 shows 408 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 27.7 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
HC 8x42 and its nearest rivals
HC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon HC 8x42 | 408 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 | 375 ft | 18 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell H2O 8x42 (roof) | 360 ft | 17 mm | 15 ft | 22.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 | 444 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 5.3 mm |
Other sizes of the Hyper-Clarity
Fujinon makes the Hyper-Clarity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon HC 8x42 | 8x42 | 408 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Fujinon HC 10x42 | 10x42 | 342 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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HC 8x42 questions
HC 8x42: does it work with glasses?
HC 8x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
HC 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
HC 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.
HC 8x42: how wide is the view?
HC 8x42 shows a view 408 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.