Nikon Action EX 12x50 CF specs and field of view
Weight of the Action EX 12x50 CF reaches 36.9 oz, against a 29.2 oz median for 12x50 models.
- Field of view
- 288 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.1 mm
- Close focus
- 23 ft
- Weight
- 36.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 288 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- 16.1 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the Action EX 12x50 CF suits
With 12x power and a 288 ft field, it suits distant subjects from a fixed spot. The 16.1 mm eye relief covers eyeglass wearers by a small margin.
The 36.9 oz body is hard to hold steady by hand, and the 23 ft close focus rules out nearby subjects.
Action EX 12x50 CF or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Action EX 12x50 CF is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison.
Action EX 12x50 CF specifications
Action EX 12x50 CF 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 | 288 ft at 1,000 yd (96 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 59.9° |
| Eye relief | 16.1 mm |
| Close focus | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 36.9 oz (1,045 g) |
| Length | 7 in (178 mm) |
| Width | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Up to 1 m / 3.3 ft for 5 minutes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Action EX 12x50 CF against other 12x50 binoculars
Action EX 12x50 CF shows 288 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 36.9 oz it is heavier than the 29.2 oz median for the size.
Action EX 12x50 CF and its nearest rivals
Action EX 12x50 CF 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 EX 12x50 CF | 288 ft | 16.1 mm | 23 ft | 36.9 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell PowerView 2 12x50 | 265 ft | 10 mm | 24 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 12x50 | 273 ft | 14 mm | 31.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | ||
| Bushnell Engage EDX 12x50 | 280 ft | 15 mm | 10 ft | 29.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Other sizes of the Action EX
Nikon makes the Action EX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Action EX 12x50 CF | 12x50 | 288 ft | 16.1 mm | 23 ft | 36.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Nikon Action EX 7x35 CF | 7x35 | 489 ft | 17.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 28.2 oz | 5 mm |
| Nikon Action EX 8x40 CF | 8x40 | 429 ft | 17.2 mm | 16.4 ft | 30.2 oz | 5 mm |
| Nikon Action EX 7x50 CF | 7x50 | 336 ft | 17.1 mm | 23 ft | 35.3 oz | 7.1 mm |
| Nikon Action EX 10x50 CF | 10x50 | 342 ft | 17.2 mm | 23 ft | 36 oz | 5 mm |
| Nikon Action EX 16x50 CF | 16x50 | 183 ft | 17.8 mm | 23 ft | 36.7 oz | 3.1 mm |
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Action EX 12x50 CF questions
Action EX 12x50 CF: does it work with glasses?
Action EX 12x50 CF has 16.1 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Action EX 12x50 CF: what does 12x50 mean?
Action EX 12x50 CF 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 EX 12x50 CF: how wide is the view?
Action EX 12x50 CF shows a view 288 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Action EX 12x50 CF: can it go on a tripod?
Action EX 12x50 CF is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.