Fujinon KF 8x32 specs and field of view
A 14.5 mm eye relief and a 396 ft field at 1,000 yd define the KF 8x32. At 19 oz it is a little heavier than the 18.5 oz median for its size.
- Field of view
- 396 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.5 mm
- Weight
- 19 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
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Who the KF 8x32 suits
A calculated exit pupil of 4 mm and an easy 8x image suit steady daytime viewing on trails and in woods. The field places 22nd of 28 models.
Its 14.5 mm eye relief is below the 16.8 mm median, and the 396 ft field falls under the 408 ft median. No close focus is printed.
KF 8x32 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. KF 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison.
KF 8x32 specifications
KF 8x32 figures as Fujinon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 396 ft at 1,000 yd (132 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Eye relief | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 19 oz (540 g) |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
KF 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
KF 8x32 shows 396 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 19 oz it is heavier than the 18.5 oz median for the size.
KF 8x32 and its nearest rivals
KF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon KF 8x32 | 396 ft | 14.5 mm | 19 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | ||
| 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 |
Other sizes of the KF
Fujinon makes the KF in 6 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 KF 8x32 | 8x32 | 396 ft | 14.5 mm | 19 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Fujinon KF 8x25 | 8x25 | 351 ft | 15 mm | 13.4 oz | 3.1 mm | ||
| Fujinon KF 10x25 | 10x25 | 294 ft | 15 mm | 13.4 oz | 2.5 mm | ||
| Fujinon KF 10x32 | 10x32 | 341 ft | 14.5 mm | 19.8 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Fujinon KF 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 15 mm | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | ||
| Fujinon KF 10x42 | 10x42 | 315 ft | 13 mm | 23.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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KF 8x32 questions
KF 8x32: does it work with glasses?
KF 8x32 has 14.5 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.
KF 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
KF 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.
KF 8x32: how wide is the view?
KF 8x32 shows a view 396 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.