Nikon Action 12x50 specs and field of view
Close focus of 26.2 ft on the Action 12x50 is far longer than the 10 ft median for 12x50 binoculars.
- Field of view
- 293 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.1 mm
- Close focus
- 26.2 ft
- Weight
- 33.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 293 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- 16.1 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Action 12x50 suits
A 293 ft field at 12x suits distant, still subjects, and the calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil handles dim light moderately. Eye relief is 16.1 mm.
It weighs 33.3 oz against a 29.2 oz median, and the 26.2 ft close focus rules out anything nearby.
Action 12x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Action 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Action 12x50 specifications
Action 12x50 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 293 ft at 1,000 yd (98 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60.8° |
| Eye relief | 16.1 mm |
| Close focus | 26.2 ft (8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 33.3 oz (945 g) |
| Length | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
| Width | 7.9 in (200 mm) |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Action 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Action 12x50 shows 293 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 33.3 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
Action 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Action 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.1 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Vortex Triumph HD 12x50 | 273 ft | 16 mm | 9.9 ft | 26.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 | 246 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 26.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Landscout 12x50 | 289 ft | 15 mm | 22.9 ft | 33.2 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.1 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Nikon Action 8x42 | 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Nikon Action 10x42 | 10x42 | 356 ft | 16.1 mm | 16.4 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 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 16x50 | 16x50 | 220 ft | 13 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.2 oz | 3.1 mm |
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Action 12x50 questions
Action 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Action 12x50 has 16.1 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Action 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Action 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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 12x50: how wide is the view?
Action 12x50 shows a view 293 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Action 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Action 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.