Nikon EDG 10x42 specs and field of view
On the EDG 10x42, close focus is 9.8 ft and eye relief is 18 mm. The 342 ft field of view is 24th of 87 models in the 10x42 size, above the 336 ft median.
- Field of view
- 342 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 27.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 342 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the EDG 10x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers and 10x watchers suit it, with ED glass listed. The maker rates it for 5 m / 16.4 ft for 10 minutes.
At 27.9 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz size median, and the close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
EDG 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. EDG 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison.
EDG 10x42 specifications
EDG 10x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 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 | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 27.9 oz (790 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (151 mm) |
| Width | 5.6 in (141 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Up to 5 m / 16.4 ft for 10 minutes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
EDG 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
EDG 10x42 shows 342 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.
EDG 10x42 and its nearest rivals
EDG 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 EDG 10x42 | 342 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x42 | 360 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Canon 10x42 L IS WP | 342 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 39.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 14 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 342 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Nikon EDG 8x32 | 8x32 | 408 ft | 18.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.1 oz | 4 mm |
| Nikon EDG 10x32 | 10x32 | 342 ft | 17.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 3.2 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 |
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EDG 10x42 questions
EDG 10x42: does it work with glasses?
EDG 10x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
EDG 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
EDG 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.
EDG 10x42: how wide is the view?
EDG 10x42 shows a view 342 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.