Nikon Action EX 7x35 CF specs and field of view
The Action EX 7x35 CF pairs a 489 ft field with a calculated exit pupil of 5 mm at 7x.
- Field of view
- 489 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.3 mm
- Close focus
- 16.4 ft
- Weight
- 28.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 3: 489 ft
- Longest eye relief of the 3: 17.3 mm
- Waterproof
Who the Action EX 7x35 CF suits
A 489 ft field makes it easy to find subjects, and a calculated 5 mm exit pupil suits dusk. Its 17.3 mm eye relief covers eyeglass wearers.
At 28.2 oz it is heavy for its power, and the 16.4 ft close focus leaves nearby subjects out of reach.
Action EX 7x35 CF can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list.
Action EX 7x35 CF specifications
Action EX 7x35 CF figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 7x35 size.
| Magnification | 7x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 35 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 489 ft at 1,000 yd (163 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 9.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 59.3° |
| Eye relief | 17.3 mm |
| Close focus | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 28.2 oz (800 g) |
| Length | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Width | 7.2 in (184 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 | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 15.7 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Action EX 7x35 CF against other 7x35 binoculars
Action EX 7x35 CF shows 489 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 483 ft median of the 3 7x35 models in the chart. At 28.2 oz it is heavier than the 22 oz median for the size.
Action EX 7x35 CF and its nearest rivals
Action EX 7x35 CF next to the 7x35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Action EX 7x35 CF | 489 ft | 17.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 28.2 oz | 5 mm | |
| Celestron Landscout 7x35 | 483 ft | 13 mm | 13 ft | 22 oz | 5 mm | under $100 |
| Celestron UpClose G2 7x35 | 483 ft | 13 mm | 13 ft | 22 oz | 5 mm | under $100 |
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 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 12x50 CF | 12x50 | 288 ft | 16.1 mm | 23 ft | 36.9 oz | 4.2 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 7x35 CF questions
Action EX 7x35 CF: does it work with glasses?
Action EX 7x35 CF has 17.3 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Action EX 7x35 CF: what does 7x35 mean?
Action EX 7x35 CF magnifies 7 times through 35 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Action EX 7x35 CF: can it go on a tripod?
Action EX 7x35 CF is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.