Nikon EDG 8x32 specs and field of view
Eye relief on the EDG 8x32 is 18.5 mm, above the 16.8 mm median for 8x32 models. The field of view is 408 ft, 14th of 28 in its size.
- Field of view
- 408 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18.5 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 23.1 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 18.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
Who the EDG 8x32 suits
Eyeglass wearers and daylight viewing suit it, with a calculated 4 mm exit pupil. Close focus is 8.2 ft, and ED glass is listed.
At 23.1 oz it is heavier than the 18.5 oz size median, and the close focus is longer than the 6.5 ft median.
EDG 8x32 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. EDG 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison.
EDG 8x32 specifications
EDG 8x32 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 408 ft at 1,000 yd (136 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 57.2° |
| Eye relief | 18.5 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 54 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 23.1 oz (655 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 | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
EDG 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
EDG 8x32 shows 408 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 23.1 oz it is heavier than the 18.5 oz median for the size.
EDG 8x32 and its nearest rivals
EDG 8x32 next to the 8x32 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 8x32 | 408 ft | 18.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.1 oz | 4 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x32 | 405 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.3 ft | 18 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x32 | 465 ft | 19 mm | 6.4 ft | 21.2 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Conquest HDX 8x32 | 420 ft | 16.5 mm | 4.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 4 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 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 |
| Nikon EDG 10x42 | 10x42 | 342 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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EDG 8x32 questions
EDG 8x32: does it work with glasses?
EDG 8x32 has 18.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
EDG 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
EDG 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
EDG 8x32: how wide is the view?
EDG 8x32 shows a view 408 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.