Leica Noctivid 10x42 specs and field of view
Eye relief of 19 mm on the Noctivid 10x42 is longer than the 16 mm median for 10x42 models. The 336 ft field matches the 336 ft median and lands at place 42 of 87.
- Field of view
- 336 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19 mm
- Close focus
- 6.2 ft
- Weight
- 30.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 19 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Noctivid 10x42 suits
A 6.2 ft close focus is shorter than the 6.6 ft median, so nearby subjects stay in reach. It is nitrogen filled and tripod adaptable for steady viewing.
Weight is 30.4 oz against a 24.9 oz median, and the calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm.
Noctivid 10x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Noctivid 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison.
Noctivid 10x42 specifications
Noctivid 10x42 figures as Leica prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 336 ft at 1,000 yd (112 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 19 mm |
| Close focus | 6.2 ft (1.9 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 30.4 oz (862 g) |
| Length | 6.1 in (154 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Watertight to a depth of 5 m / 16.5 ft |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Noctivid 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Noctivid 10x42 shows 336 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 30.4 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Noctivid 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Noctivid 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Noctivid 10x42 | 336 ft | 19 mm | 6.2 ft | 30.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x42 | 360 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Canon 10x42 L IS WP | 342 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 39.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 14 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Noctivid
Leica makes the Noctivid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Noctivid 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 19 mm | 6.2 ft | 30.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leica Noctivid 8x42 | 8x42 | 405 ft | 19 mm | 6.2 ft | 30 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Noctivid 10x42 questions
Noctivid 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Noctivid 10x42 has 19 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Noctivid 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Noctivid 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Noctivid 10x42: how wide is the view?
Noctivid 10x42 shows a view 336 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Noctivid 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Noctivid 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Leica, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.