Leica Trinovid 8x42 HD specs and field of view
The Trinovid 8x42 HD field of 372 ft sits at place 56 of 75, narrower than the 393 ft median for 8x42 models. Close focus of 5.9 ft is shorter than the 6.6 ft median.
- Field of view
- 372 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 5.9 ft
- Weight
- 25.8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 5.9 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Trinovid 8x42 HD suits
The calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm points to dusk viewing, and the 5.9 ft close focus helps with near subjects. Eye spacing runs from 58 to 76 mm.
The field is 372 ft against a 393 ft median, eye relief is 17 mm against 18 mm, and weight is 25.8 oz against 24.2 oz.
Trinovid 8x42 HD aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Trinovid 8x42 HD is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
Trinovid 8x42 HD specifications
Trinovid 8x42 HD 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 | 372 ft at 1,000 yd (124 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 54° |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 25.8 oz (730 g) |
| Length | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Width | 4.6 in (140 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Watertight to a depth of 13.1 ft / 4 m |
| 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.
Trinovid 8x42 HD against other 8x42 binoculars
Trinovid 8x42 HD shows 372 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 25.8 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Trinovid 8x42 HD and its nearest rivals
Trinovid 8x42 HD 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 Trinovid 8x42 HD | 372 ft | 17 mm | 5.9 ft | 25.8 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 Trinovid HD
Leica makes the Trinovid HD 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Trinovid 8x42 HD | 8x42 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 5.9 ft | 25.8 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leica Trinovid 8x32 HD | 8x32 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 3.3 ft | 22.2 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leica Trinovid 10x32 HD | 10x32 | 342 ft | 16 mm | 3.3 ft | 22.6 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leica Trinovid 10x42 HD | 10x42 | 339 ft | 15 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.8 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Trinovid 8x42 HD questions
Trinovid 8x42 HD: does it work with glasses?
Trinovid 8x42 HD has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Trinovid 8x42 HD: what does 8x42 mean?
Trinovid 8x42 HD 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.
Trinovid 8x42 HD: how wide is the view?
Trinovid 8x42 HD shows a view 372 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.