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Leupold binoculars: 15 models compared

Leupold's 15 binoculars span fields of view from 231 to 377 ft, with a median of 304 ft. Ten of the 15 give 16 mm of eye relief or more, and the maker prints a lifetime guarantee.

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Binoculars compared
15
Series
5
Field of view range
231 to 377 ft
With 16 mm eye relief or more
10 of 15

Most popular Leupold with a listing: Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42

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Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2

Four sizes, all roof prism, give 16 mm to 19 mm of eye relief, and the 8x42 reaches 376 ft of view at 24.5 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 8x42 8x42 376 ft 18 mm 8.7 ft 24.5 oz 5.3 mm $500 to $1,000
Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x42 10x42 314 ft 17 mm 9.3 ft 25 oz 4.2 mm $500 to $1,000
Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x50 10x50 299 ft 19 mm 9.3 ft 28.7 oz 5 mm $500 to $1,000
Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 12x50 12x50 257 ft 16 mm 10 ft 29.3 oz 4.2 mm $500 to $1,000

Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD

The five sizes run from the 8x42 at 377 ft of view and 23.6 oz up to the 15x56 at 45 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 8x42 8x42 377 ft 18.5 mm 5 ft 23.6 oz 5.3 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 10x42 341 ft 16.6 mm 5 ft 24.3 oz 4.2 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x50 10x50 304 ft 19.3 mm 11.4 ft 31.5 oz 5 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 12x50 12x50 272 ft 16.6 mm 11.4 ft 32.1 oz 4.2 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 15x56 15x56 231 ft 18 mm 9.8 ft 45 oz 3.7 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon

Leupold BX-1 Rogue

The 8x25 and 10x25 Compact both weigh 12.7 oz, use reverse-porro prisms and focus no closer than 14.1 ft.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Leupold BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact 8x25 377 ft 15 mm 14.1 ft 12.7 oz 3.1 mm under $100 Check price on Amazon
Leupold BX-1 Rogue 10x25 Compact 10x25 294 ft 15 mm 14.1 ft 12.7 oz 2.5 mm $100 to $200 Check price on Amazon

Leupold BX-3 Alpine HD

The 10x42 weighs 22.6 oz with 342 ft of view, and the 12x50 keeps 15.5 mm of eye relief.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Leupold BX-3 Alpine HD 10x42 10x42 342 ft 16 mm 6.2 ft 22.6 oz 4.2 mm $200 to $500 Check price on Amazon
Leupold BX-3 Alpine HD 12x50 12x50 278 ft 15.5 mm 7.2 ft 29.2 oz 4.2 mm $200 to $500 Check price on Amazon

Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD

At 22 oz the 10x42 is the lightest of its size here, with 342 ft of view and a 7.7 ft close focus.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 10x42 342 ft 15 mm 7.7 ft 22 oz 4.2 mm $100 to $200 Check price on Amazon
Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 12x50 12x50 262 ft 15 mm 5 ft 26.6 oz 4.2 mm $200 to $500 Check price on Amazon

Leupold by the numbers

Binoculars compared
15
Median field of view
304 ft
Median weight
25 oz
Median eye relief
16.6 mm
With an Amazon listing
11 of 15

The Leupold binoculars with the longest eye relief, from the maker's figures.

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Leupold questions

Which sizes does Leupold make?

Leupold has 15 binoculars in the chart across 7 sizes: 12x50, 10x42, 10x50, 8x42, 10x25, 8x25, 15x56.

Do Leupold binoculars work with glasses?

10 of the 15 Leupold models with a printed figure have 16 mm of eye relief or more, the minimum the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.