Leupold BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact specs and field of view
The BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact has a 377 ft field at 1,000 yd, 7th of 21 in the size, where the median is 357 ft. It sits in the under $100 maker list price band.
- Field of view
- 377 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 14.1 ft
- Weight
- 12.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 377 ft view, wider than the typical 357 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact suits
Wide view and small size suit a day pack or coat pocket. The 15 mm eye relief matches the 15 mm median, and the exit pupil works out to 3.1 mm for daylight use.
At 12.7 oz it weighs more than the 10.9 oz median, and close focus of 14.1 ft is far from the 8.2 ft median.
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact is one of 21 models in the 8x25 binoculars comparison. Leupold lists it in the under $100 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $100.
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact specifications
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact figures as Leupold prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x25 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Prism type | Reverse Porro |
| Field of view | 377 ft at 1,000 yd (126 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 51° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 14.1 ft (4.3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 71 mm |
| Weight | 12.7 oz (360 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof and fogproof |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | under $100 |
| Exit pupil | 3.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 14.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 9.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact against other 8x25 binoculars
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact shows 377 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart. At 12.7 oz it is heavier than the 10.9 oz median for the size.
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact and its nearest rivals
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact next to the 8x25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leupold BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact | 377 ft | 15 mm | 14.1 ft | 12.7 oz | 3.1 mm | under $100 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 8x25 | 432 ft | 9.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 11.5 oz | 3.1 mm | under $100 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB | 429 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 9.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Nikon Trailblazer II 8x25 | 435 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the BX-1 Rogue
Leupold makes the BX-1 Rogue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leupold BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact | 8x25 | 377 ft | 15 mm | 14.1 ft | 12.7 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-1 Rogue 10x25 Compact | 10x25 | 294 ft | 15 mm | 14.1 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact
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BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact questions
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact: does it work with glasses?
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact: what does 8x25 mean?
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact magnifies 8 times through 25 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact: how wide is the view?
BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact shows a view 377 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart.