Nikon Action 10x42 specs and field of view
The Action 10x42 has a 356 ft field of view, 15th of 87 models in the 10x42 size, above the 336 ft median. Eye relief is 16.1 mm.
- Field of view
- 356 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.1 mm
- Close focus
- 16.4 ft
- Weight
- 27.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 356 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 16.1 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Action 10x42 suits
Wider scanning at 10x suits it, and the calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm. The maker list price band is $100 to $200, and it adapts to a tripod.
Weight is 27.9 oz against a median of 24.9 oz, and the 16.4 ft close focus is long next to the 6.6 ft median.
Action 10x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Action 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Action 10x42 specifications
Action 10x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 356 ft at 1,000 yd (119 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 61.4° |
| Eye relief | 16.1 mm |
| Close focus | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 27.9 oz (790 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (149 mm) |
| Width | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Action 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Action 10x42 shows 356 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 27.9 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Action 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Action 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Action 10x42 | 356 ft | 16.1 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Bushnell R3 10x42 | 300 ft | 17 mm | 20.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | ||
| Athlon Neos G2 HD 10x42 | 309 ft | 14.1 mm | 13.1 ft | 21 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 10x42 | 289 ft | 18.2 mm | 13.1 ft | 23.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 |
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Other sizes of the Action
Nikon makes the Action 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Action 10x42 | 10x42 | 356 ft | 16.1 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Nikon Action 8x42 | 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Nikon Action 7x50 | 7x50 | 335 ft | 19.6 mm | 26.2 ft | 33 oz | 7.1 mm |
| Nikon Action 10x50 | 10x50 | 335 ft | 17.3 mm | 23 ft | 33 oz | 5 mm |
| Nikon Action Zoom 10-22x50 | 10-22x50 | 204 ft | 16.3 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.5 oz | 5 mm |
| Nikon Action 12x50 | 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.1 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Nikon Action 16x50 | 16x50 | 220 ft | 13 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.2 oz | 3.1 mm |
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Action 10x42 questions
Action 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Action 10x42 has 16.1 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Action 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Action 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.
Action 10x42: how wide is the view?
Action 10x42 shows a view 356 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Action 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Action 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.