Nikon EDG 7x42 specs and field of view
Eye relief of 22.1 mm on the EDG 7x42 suits eyeglass wearers. The calculated exit pupil is 6 mm, and the field of view is 420 ft.
- Field of view
- 420 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 22.1 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 27.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 6 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Longest eye relief of the 2: 22.1 mm
- Waterproof
- ED glass
Who the EDG 7x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers and dusk viewing suit it, with ED glass listed and relative brightness calculated at 36. It is rated for 5 m / 16.4 ft for 10 minutes.
The weight is 27.7 oz, and the close focus is 9.8 ft.
EDG 7x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison.
EDG 7x42 specifications
EDG 7x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 7x42 size.
| Magnification | 7x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 420 ft at 1,000 yd (140 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8° |
| Apparent field of view | 52.2° |
| Eye relief | 22.1 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 27.7 oz (785 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (149 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 | 6 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 36 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
EDG 7x42 and its nearest rivals
EDG 7x42 next to the 7x42 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 EDG 7x42 | 420 ft | 22.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.7 oz | 6 mm | |
| Leica Ultravid 7x42 HD-Plus | 420 ft | 17 mm | 10.8 ft | 27.2 oz | 6 mm |
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 7x42 | 7x42 | 420 ft | 22.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.7 oz | 6 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 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 7x42 questions
EDG 7x42: does it work with glasses?
EDG 7x42 has 22.1 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
EDG 7x42: what does 7x42 mean?
EDG 7x42 magnifies 7 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 6 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.