Nikon EDG 10x32 specs and field of view
Close focus of 8.2 ft is the standout on the EDG 10x32, backed by 17.3 mm of eye relief and a 342 ft field.
- Field of view
- 342 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.3 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 22.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 342 ft view, wider than the typical 339 ft
- 17.3 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the EDG 10x32 suits
The 8.2 ft close focus and 17.3 mm eye relief suit insects, flowers and glasses wearers. ED glass and a 5 m rating for 10 minutes add durability.
At 22.9 oz it is heavier than the 19 oz median for 10x32, and the calculated exit pupil is 3.2 mm.
EDG 10x32 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. EDG 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison.
EDG 10x32 specifications
EDG 10x32 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 342 ft at 1,000 yd (114 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 59.2° |
| Eye relief | 17.3 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 54 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 22.9 oz (650 g) |
| Length | 5.4 in (138 mm) |
| Width | 5.5 in (139 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Up to 5 m / 16.4 ft for 10 minutes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
EDG 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
EDG 10x32 shows 342 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 22.9 oz it is heavier than the 19 oz median for the size.
EDG 10x32 and its nearest rivals
EDG 10x32 next to the 10x32 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 EDG 10x32 | 342 ft | 17.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 3.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x32 | 336 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.3 ft | 18 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x32 | 390 ft | 19 mm | 6.4 ft | 20.8 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Conquest HDX 10x32 | 354 ft | 16.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the EDG
Nikon makes the EDG in 5 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 EDG 10x32 | 10x32 | 342 ft | 17.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Nikon EDG 8x32 | 8x32 | 408 ft | 18.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.1 oz | 4 mm |
| Nikon EDG 7x42 | 7x42 | 420 ft | 22.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.7 oz | 6 mm |
| Nikon EDG 8x42 | 8x42 | 405 ft | 19.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.7 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Nikon EDG 10x42 | 10x42 | 342 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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EDG 10x32 questions
EDG 10x32: does it work with glasses?
EDG 10x32 has 17.3 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
EDG 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
EDG 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
EDG 10x32: how wide is the view?
EDG 10x32 shows a view 342 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.