Minox X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 specs and field of view
The X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 focuses as close as 4.9 ft, against a 6.6 ft median for the 10x42 size, and its 345 ft view places it at 21 of 87.
- Field of view
- 345 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 4.9 ft
- Weight
- 24.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 345 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4.9 ft
Who the X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 suits
Close subjects suit the 4.9 ft focus, and the 16 mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers. It weighs 24.9 oz, equal to the size median, with ED glass.
Calculated at 4.2 mm, the exit pupil is modest for dusk.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 specifications
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 345 ft at 1,000 yd (115 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 24.9 oz (705 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (141 mm) |
| Width | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, 1 m for 30 min |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 shows 345 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 24.9 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 and its nearest rivals
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 next to the 10x42 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-UNIVERSAL 10x42 | 345 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x42 | 360 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Canon 10x42 L IS WP | 342 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 39.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 14 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the X-UNIVERSAL
Minox makes the X-UNIVERSAL in 3 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-UNIVERSAL 10x42 | 10x42 | 345 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Minox X-UNIVERSAL 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18.4 mm | 4.9 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Minox X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 | 10x50 | 345 ft | 18.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 32.6 oz | 5 mm |
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X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 questions
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42: does it work with glasses?
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 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.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42: how wide is the view?
X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 shows a view 345 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.