Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB specs and field of view
The Trailblazer 8x25 ATB focuses down to 8.2 ft, level with the 8.2 ft median for 8x25 models. Its 429 ft field of view places it fourth of 21 in its size.
- Field of view
- 429 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 10 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 9.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 429 ft view, wider than the typical 357 ft
- 9.9 oz, lighter than the typical 10.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Trailblazer 8x25 ATB suits
Nearby subjects such as garden birds or insects suit it, and so does a light pack at 9.9 oz. The 8x power with a calculated 3.1 mm exit pupil keeps the view easy to hold.
Eye relief is 10 mm against a size median of 15 mm, so eyeglass wearers may lose part of the view.
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Trailblazer 8x25 ATB is one of 21 models in the 8x25 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB specifications
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x25 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 429 ft at 1,000 yd (143 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 59.7° |
| Eye relief | 10 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 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 | 3.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 14.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 9.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB against other 8x25 binoculars
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB shows 429 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart. At 9.9 oz it is at or under the 10.9 oz median weight for the size.
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB and its nearest rivals
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB next to the 8x25 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 8x25 ATB | 429 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 9.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Nikon Trailblazer II 8x25 | 435 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek Compact 8x25 | 356 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.4 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon ProStaff 8x25 ATB | 330 ft | 15.5 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.5 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 |
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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 8x25 ATB | 8x25 | 429 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 9.9 oz | 3.1 mm | |
| Nikon Trailblazer 10x25 ATB | 10x25 | 342 ft | 10 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.9 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Trailblazer 8x25 ATB questions
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB: does it work with glasses?
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB has 10 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB: what does 8x25 mean?
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB magnifies 8 times through 25 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB: how wide is the view?
Trailblazer 8x25 ATB shows a view 429 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart.