Minox X-lite 8x42 specs and field of view
The X-lite 8x42 has a calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm and weighs 21.5 oz, below the 24.2 oz median for 75 models of the 8x42 size.
- Field of view
- 372 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 21.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 21.5 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- Waterproof
Who the X-lite 8x42 suits
The 5.3 mm exit pupil and a twilight factor of 18.3 suit dusk. Weight under the median helps on long carries.
The 372 ft view is narrower than the 393 ft median, placing it at 58 of 75, and the 9.8 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
X-lite 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. X-lite 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
X-lite 8x42 specifications
X-lite 8x42 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 372 ft at 1,000 yd (124 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 57° * |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 21.5 oz (610 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Width | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-lite 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
X-lite 8x42 shows 372 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 21.5 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
X-lite 8x42 and its nearest rivals
X-lite 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-lite 8x42 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 21.5 oz | 5.3 mm | |||
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 | 375 ft | 18 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell H2O 8x42 (roof) | 360 ft | 17 mm | 15 ft | 22.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 | 444 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Other sizes of the X-lite
Minox makes the X-lite in 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-lite 8x42 | 8x42 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 21.5 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x26 | 8x26 | 357 ft | 9.8 ft | 10.2 oz | 3.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 10x26 | 10x26 | 294 ft | 13.1 ft | 10.2 oz | 2.6 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x34 | 8x34 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 4.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 10x34 | 10x34 | 315 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 3.4 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 10x42 | 10x42 | 318 ft | 9.8 ft | 20.8 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x56 | 8x56 | 336 ft | 9.8 ft | 34.2 oz | 7 mm |
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X-lite 8x42 questions
X-lite 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
X-lite 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
X-lite 8x42: how wide is the view?
X-lite 8x42 shows a view 372 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.