Minox X-PRO 8x42 specs and field of view
The X-PRO 8x42 has a 462 ft field of view, 8.8 degrees, placing it at 2 of 75 models in the 8x42 size, well beyond the 393 ft median.
- Field of view
- 462 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 4.9 ft
- Weight
- 31.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 462 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4.9 ft
Who the X-PRO 8x42 suits
The 18 mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers, and a 4.9 ft close focus helps with nearby subjects. Its exit pupil works out to 5.3 mm, which serves dusk.
Weight is 31.7 oz against a 24.2 oz size median.
X-PRO 8x42 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. X-PRO 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
X-PRO 8x42 specifications
X-PRO 8x42 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 462 ft at 1,000 yd (154 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 70° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 31.7 oz (899 g) |
| Length | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Width | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, 1 m for 30 min |
| 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-PRO 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
X-PRO 8x42 shows 462 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 31.7 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
X-PRO 8x42 and its nearest rivals
X-PRO 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-PRO 8x42 | 462 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 31.7 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-PRO
Minox makes the X-PRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-PRO 8x42 | 8x42 | 462 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 31.7 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Minox X-PRO 10x42 | 10x42 | 390 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 30.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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X-PRO 8x42 questions
X-PRO 8x42: does it work with glasses?
X-PRO 8x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
X-PRO 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
X-PRO 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-PRO 8x42: how wide is the view?
X-PRO 8x42 shows a view 462 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.