Nikon Trailblazer 10x25 ATB specs and field of view
The Trailblazer 10x25 ATB has a 342 ft field of view, third of 26 in the 10x25 size, where the median is 297 ft. It weighs 9.9 oz against a size median of 11.1 oz.
- Field of view
- 342 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 10 mm
- Close focus
- 11.5 ft
- Weight
- 9.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 342 ft view, wider than the typical 297 ft
- 9.9 oz, lighter than the typical 11.1 oz
- Waterproof
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Who the Trailblazer 10x25 ATB suits
Light carries and wide scanning at 10x suit it, with a 6.5 degree view. The 11.5 ft close focus is longer than the 9.8 ft size median, so it fits distant subjects better than nearby ones.
Eye relief is 10 mm against a size median of 14.6 mm, and the calculated exit pupil is 2.5 mm, which narrows the fit for eyeglass wearers and dusk use.
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Trailblazer 10x25 ATB is one of 26 models in the 10x25 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB specifications
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x25 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 25 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 | 10 mm |
| Close focus | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 9.9 oz (281 g) |
| Length | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Width | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 2.5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 15.8 * |
| Relative brightness | 6.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB against other 10x25 binoculars
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB shows 342 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 297 ft median of the 26 10x25 models in the chart. At 9.9 oz it is at or under the 11.1 oz median weight for the size.
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB and its nearest rivals
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB next to the 10x25 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 Trailblazer 10x25 ATB | 342 ft | 10 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.9 oz | 2.5 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Trailblazer II 10x25 | 342 ft | 10 mm | 11.5 ft | 10.9 oz | 2.5 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-1 Rogue 10x25 Compact | 294 ft | 15 mm | 14.1 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.5 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek Compact 10x25 | 288 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.4 oz | 2.5 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Trailblazer ATB
Nikon makes the Trailblazer ATB in 2 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Trailblazer 10x25 ATB | 10x25 | 342 ft | 10 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.9 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB | 8x25 | 429 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 9.9 oz | 3.1 mm |
Lists that include the Trailblazer 10x25 ATB
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Trailblazer 10x25 ATB questions
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB: does it work with glasses?
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB has 10 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB: what does 10x25 mean?
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB magnifies 10 times through 25 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB: how wide is the view?
Trailblazer 10x25 ATB shows a view 342 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 297 ft median of the 26 10x25 models in the chart.