Leica Noctivid 8x42 specs and field of view
Noctivid 8x42 has a 405 ft field, which sits at place 27 of 75 and above the 393 ft median. Eye relief of 19 mm is also longer than the 18 mm median.
- Field of view
- 405 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19 mm
- Close focus
- 6.2 ft
- Weight
- 30 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 405 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 19 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.2 ft
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Who the Noctivid 8x42 suits
The calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm points to dusk viewing, and the 19 mm eye relief leaves room behind the eyepiece. It is tripod adaptable.
At 30 oz it weighs more than the 24.2 oz median for 8x42 models, so it is a heavier carry.
Noctivid 8x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Noctivid 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
Noctivid 8x42 specifications
Noctivid 8x42 figures as Leica prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 405 ft at 1,000 yd (135 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 19 mm |
| Close focus | 6.2 ft (1.9 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 30 oz (853 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Noctivid 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Noctivid 8x42 shows 405 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 30 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Noctivid 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Noctivid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Noctivid 8x42 | 405 ft | 19 mm | 6.2 ft | 30 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 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 405 ft | 19 mm | 6.2 ft | 30 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leica Noctivid 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 19 mm | 6.2 ft | 30.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Noctivid 8x42 questions
Noctivid 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Noctivid 8x42 has 19 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Noctivid 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Noctivid 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.
Noctivid 8x42: how wide is the view?
Noctivid 8x42 shows a view 405 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Noctivid 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Noctivid 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Leica, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.