Meopta MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD specs and field of view
At 35 oz, the MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD is well under the 45 oz median of the 11 models in its size. The 15.2 mm of eye relief is a close match to its 12x50 sibling.
- Field of view
- 221 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.2 mm
- Close focus
- 14.1 ft
- Weight
- 35 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.7 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 35 oz, lighter than the typical 45 oz
- Waterproof
Who the MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD suits
If you want 15x reach and a 56 mm objective without the heaviest load, the 35 oz weight helps on long carries. A tripod still pays off at this power.
The 221 ft view at 1,000 yd is narrower than the 234 ft median, and the 14.1 ft close focus and calculated 3.7 mm exit pupil narrow its uses further.
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD is one of 11 models in the 15x56 binoculars comparison.
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD specifications
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD figures as Meopta prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 15x56 size.
| Magnification | 15x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Field of view | 221 ft at 1,000 yd (74 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 63° * |
| Eye relief | 15.2 mm |
| Close focus | 14.1 ft (3.6 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 35 oz (992 g) |
| Length | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
| Width | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof even upon complete submersion |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 3.7 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 29 * |
| Relative brightness | 13.9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD against other 15x56 binoculars
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD shows 221 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart. At 35 oz it is at or under the 45 oz median weight for the size.
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD and its nearest rivals
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD next to the 15x56 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 15x56 HD | 221 ft | 15.2 mm | 14.1 ft | 35 oz | 3.7 mm | ||
| ZEISS Conquest HDX 15x56 | 240 ft | 18 mm | 11.5 ft | 45.2 oz | 3.7 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 15x56 | 230 ft | 15.6 mm | 14 ft | 34.8 oz | 3.7 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven C.4 15x56 | 215 ft | 17.4 mm | 16.4 ft | 45.1 oz | 3.7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | 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 15x56 HD | 15x56 | 221 ft | 15.2 mm | 14.1 ft | 35 oz | 3.7 mm |
| Meopta MeoStar B1 Plus 12x50 HD | 12x50 | 279 ft | 15 mm | 11.2 ft | 31.4 oz | 4.2 mm |
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MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD questions
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD: does it work with glasses?
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD has 15.2 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 15x56 HD: what does 15x56 mean?
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD magnifies 15 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.7 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD: how wide is the view?
MeoStar B1 Plus 15x56 HD shows a view 221 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 234 ft median of the 11 15x56 models in the chart.