Meopta MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD specs and field of view
At 31.4 oz, the MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD sits a little above the 29.2 oz median for its size. Its 279 ft field of view at 1,000 yd is nearly the same as the 277 ft median.
- Field of view
- 279 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 11.2 ft
- Weight
- 31.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 279 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- Waterproof
Who the MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD suits
Twelve times magnification and a calculated twilight factor of 24.5 suit distant subjects, glassed from a seat or a rest rather than on a long walk.
The 11.2 ft close focus, 15 mm eye relief and calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil all point to open country, not nearby subjects or low light.
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison.
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD specifications
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD figures as Meopta prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Field of view | 279 ft at 1,000 yd (93 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 11.2 ft (3.4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 31.4 oz (890 g) |
| Length | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
| Width | 5.5 in (139 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof even upon complete submersion |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD against other 12x50 binoculars
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD shows 279 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 31.4 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD and its nearest rivals
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meopta MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD | 279 ft | 15 mm | 11.2 ft | 31.4 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 MeoStar B1 Plus
Meopta makes the MeoStar B1 Plus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meopta MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD | 12x50 | 279 ft | 15 mm | 11.2 ft | 31.4 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Meopta MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD | 15x56 | 221 ft | 15.2 mm | 14.1 ft | 35 oz | 3.7 mm |
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MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD questions
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD: does it work with glasses?
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD 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.
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD: what does 12x50 mean?
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD 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.
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD: how wide is the view?
MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD shows a view 279 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.