Minox X-TOUR 8x42 specs and field of view
The X-TOUR 8x42 has 17.9 mm of eye relief, close to the 18 mm median for the 8x42 size, and its 387 ft view is slightly below the 393 ft median.
- Field of view
- 387 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.9 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 24.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17.9 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
Who the X-TOUR 8x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers get the 17.9 mm figure, and a calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm serves dusk. It weighs 24.2 oz, equal to the size median.
The 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft size median, and the view places at 46 of 75.
X-TOUR 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. X-TOUR 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
X-TOUR 8x42 specifications
X-TOUR 8x42 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 387 ft at 1,000 yd (129 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 59° * |
| Eye relief | 17.9 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 24.2 oz (685 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (146 mm) |
| Width | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 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-TOUR 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
X-TOUR 8x42 shows 387 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 24.2 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
X-TOUR 8x42 and its nearest rivals
X-TOUR 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-TOUR 8x42 | 387 ft | 17.9 mm | 8.2 ft | 24.2 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-TOUR
Minox makes the X-TOUR in 6 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-TOUR 8x42 | 8x42 | 387 ft | 17.9 mm | 8.2 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x26 | 8x26 | 357 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x26 | 10x26 | 294 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.5 oz | 2.6 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x34 | 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x34 | 10x34 | 339 ft | 16.4 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.4 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x42 | 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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X-TOUR 8x42 questions
X-TOUR 8x42: does it work with glasses?
X-TOUR 8x42 has 17.9 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
X-TOUR 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
X-TOUR 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-TOUR 8x42: how wide is the view?
X-TOUR 8x42 shows a view 387 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.