Nikon EDG 8x42 specs and field of view
Eye relief on the EDG 8x42 is 19.3 mm against a median of 18 mm for 8x42 models, and the calculated exit pupil is 5.3 mm.
- Field of view
- 405 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19.3 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 27.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 405 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 19.3 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the EDG 8x42 suits
Dusk viewing and eyeglass wearers suit it, with relative brightness calculated at 27.6. ED glass is listed, and it is rated for 5 m / 16.4 ft.
The 405 ft field of view is 28th of 75, and the 9.8 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
EDG 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. EDG 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
EDG 8x42 specifications
EDG 8x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 405 ft at 1,000 yd (135 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 56.6° |
| Eye relief | 19.3 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 55 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 27.7 oz (785 g) |
| Length | 5.8 in (148 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
EDG 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
EDG 8x42 shows 405 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 27.7 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
EDG 8x42 and its nearest rivals
EDG 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 405 ft | 19.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.7 oz | 5.3 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 | 375 ft | 18 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell H2O 8x42 (roof) | 360 ft | 17 mm | 15 ft | 22.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 | 444 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 5.3 mm |
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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 8x42 | 8x42 | 405 ft | 19.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.7 oz | 5.3 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 342 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 27.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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EDG 8x42 questions
EDG 8x42: does it work with glasses?
EDG 8x42 has 19.3 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
EDG 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
EDG 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
EDG 8x42: how wide is the view?
EDG 8x42 shows a view 405 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.