Nikon Trailblazer II 10x25 specs and field of view
At 342 ft at 1,000 yd, the Trailblazer II 10x25 has the 4th widest field of 26 models in the 10x25 size, and it weighs 10.9 oz.
- Field of view
- 342 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 10 mm
- Close focus
- 11.5 ft
- Weight
- 10.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 342 ft view, wider than the typical 297 ft
- 10.9 oz, lighter than the typical 11.1 oz
- Waterproof
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Who the Trailblazer II 10x25 suits
The wide field helps you find moving birds or sports action, and the 10.9 oz weight stays under the 11.1 oz size median for a pocket or day pack.
Eye relief is 10 mm, well under the 14.6 mm median for 10x25, which is a poor fit if you wear glasses.
Trailblazer II 10x25 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Trailblazer II 10x25 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 II 10x25 specifications
Trailblazer II 10x25 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 | 10.9 oz (310 g) |
| Length | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Width | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| 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 II 10x25 against other 10x25 binoculars
Trailblazer II 10x25 shows 342 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 297 ft median of the 26 10x25 models in the chart. At 10.9 oz it is at or under the 11.1 oz median weight for the size.
Trailblazer II 10x25 and its nearest rivals
Trailblazer II 10x25 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 II 10x25 | 342 ft | 10 mm | 11.5 ft | 10.9 oz | 2.5 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on 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 |
| 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 II
Nikon makes the Trailblazer II 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 II 10x25 | 10x25 | 342 ft | 10 mm | 11.5 ft | 10.9 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Trailblazer II 8x25 | 8x25 | 435 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Trailblazer II 10x25 questions
Trailblazer II 10x25: does it work with glasses?
Trailblazer II 10x25 has 10 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Trailblazer II 10x25: what does 10x25 mean?
Trailblazer II 10x25 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 II 10x25: how wide is the view?
Trailblazer II 10x25 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.