Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 specs and field of view
At 22 oz the BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 is lighter than the 24.9 oz median for 10x42 models, and it sits in the $100 to $200 maker list price band. The field is 342 ft at 1,000 yd.
- Field of view
- 342 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 7.7 ft
- Weight
- 22 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 342 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 22 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 7.7 ft
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Who the BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 suits
A long day on foot suits the 22 oz weight, and the 4.2 mm exit pupil works out from the size. A 7.7 ft close focus is a little longer than the 6.6 ft median.
Eye relief of 15 mm is shorter than the 16 mm median, which can be tight for eyeglass wearers.
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Leupold lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 specifications
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 figures as Leupold prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 342 ft at 1,000 yd (114 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 65° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 7.7 ft (2.3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 22 oz (624 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof and fogproof |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 shows 342 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 22 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 and its nearest rivals
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 | 342 ft | 15 mm | 7.7 ft | 22 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R5 10x42 | 390 ft | 17.5 mm | 24.7 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon | |
| Hawke Vantage 10x42 | 304 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Nature DX 10x42 | 304 ft | 14 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the BX-2 Timberline HD
Leupold makes the BX-2 Timberline HD 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-2 Timberline HD 10x42 | 10x42 | 342 ft | 15 mm | 7.7 ft | 22 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD 12x50 | 12x50 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 5 ft | 26.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 questions
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42: does it work with glasses?
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 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-2 Timberline HD 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 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.
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42: how wide is the view?
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 shows a view 342 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
BX-2 Timberline HD 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Leupold, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.