Leica Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus specs and field of view
At place 3 of 36, the Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus field of 299 ft is wider than the 277 ft median for 12x50 models. The calculated twilight factor is 24.5.
- Field of view
- 299 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 13 mm
- Close focus
- 10.5 ft
- Weight
- 36.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 299 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus suits
A twilight factor of 24.5, calculated from the size, and tripod adaptability suit long watching from a fixed spot.
Weight is 36.7 oz, and eye relief of 13 mm is under the 15.5 mm median.
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison.
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus specifications
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus figures as Leica prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 299 ft at 1,000 yd (100 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 68° * |
| Eye relief | 13 mm |
| Close focus | 10.5 ft (3.2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 36.7 oz (1,040 g) |
| Length | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
| Width | 4.7 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 | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus against other 12x50 binoculars
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus shows 299 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 36.7 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus and its nearest rivals
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus next to the 12x50 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 12x50 HD-Plus | 299 ft | 13 mm | 10.5 ft | 36.7 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Nikon Action EX 12x50 CF | 288 ft | 16.1 mm | 23 ft | 36.9 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell PowerView 2 12x50 | 265 ft | 10 mm | 24 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 | 273 ft | 14 mm | 31.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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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 12x50 HD-Plus | 12x50 | 299 ft | 13 mm | 10.5 ft | 36.7 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| 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 10x42 HD-Plus | 10x42 | 336 ft | 16 mm | 9.5 ft | 26.5 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| 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 |
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Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus questions
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus: does it work with glasses?
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus has 13 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus: what does 12x50 mean?
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus magnifies 12 times through 50 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 12x50 HD-Plus: how wide is the view?
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus shows a view 299 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus: can it go on a tripod?
Ultravid 12x50 HD-Plus is tripod adaptable according to Leica, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.