Leica Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus specs and field of view
Eye relief of 16 mm on the Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus equals the median for 10x42 models. The 336 ft field also matches the median and lands at place 44 of 87.
- Field of view
- 336 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 9.5 ft
- Weight
- 26.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus suits
Wet weather suits the rating of watertight to a depth of 5 m / 16.5 ft, and it is tripod adaptable. Eye spacing runs from 55 to 75 mm.
Close focus of 9.5 ft is longer than the 6.6 ft median, and 26.5 oz is above the 24.9 oz median.
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison.
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus specifications
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus 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 | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 9.5 ft (2.9 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 26.5 oz (750 g) |
| Length | 5.8 in (146 mm) |
| Width | 4.8 in (120 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.
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus against other 10x42 binoculars
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus shows 336 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 26.5 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus and its nearest rivals
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus 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 Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus | 336 ft | 16 mm | 9.5 ft | 26.5 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 Ultravid HD-Plus
Leica makes the Ultravid HD-Plus in 8 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 Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus | 10x42 | 336 ft | 16 mm | 9.5 ft | 26.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD-Plus | 8x32 | 404 ft | 13.3 mm | 7.2 ft | 18.9 oz | 4 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 10x32 HD-Plus | 10x32 | 352 ft | 13.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 19.9 oz | 3.2 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 7x42 HD-Plus | 7x42 | 420 ft | 17 mm | 10.8 ft | 27.2 oz | 6 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 8x42 HD-Plus | 8x42 | 389 ft | 15.5 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus | 8x50 | 352 ft | 17 mm | 11.5 ft | 35.3 oz | 6.3 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 10x50 HD-Plus | 10x50 | 352 ft | 15 mm | 10.8 ft | 35.3 oz | 5 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus | 12x50 | 299 ft | 13 mm | 10.5 ft | 36.7 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus questions
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus: does it work with glasses?
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus: what does 10x42 mean?
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus 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.
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus: how wide is the view?
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus 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.
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus: can it go on a tripod?
Ultravid 10x42 HD-Plus is tripod adaptable according to Leica, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.