Nikon Trailblazer II 8x25 specs and field of view
The Trailblazer II 8x25 has a 435 ft field of view, second of 21 models in the 8x25 size, with a median of 357 ft. Close focus is 8.2 ft.
- Field of view
- 435 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 10 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 10.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 435 ft view, wider than the typical 357 ft
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Trailblazer II 8x25 suits
Walks, concerts and travel suit it at 10.9 oz, and the roof prism keeps it slim. The maker lists it as waterproof.
Eye relief is 10 mm against a size median of 15 mm, so eyeglass wearers may lose part of the view.
Trailblazer II 8x25 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Trailblazer II 8x25 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 II 8x25 specifications
Trailblazer II 8x25 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 | 435 ft at 1,000 yd (145 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 60.3° |
| Eye relief | 10 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 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 | 3.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 14.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 9.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Trailblazer II 8x25 against other 8x25 binoculars
Trailblazer II 8x25 shows 435 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart. At 10.9 oz it is at or under the 10.9 oz median weight for the size.
Trailblazer II 8x25 and its nearest rivals
Trailblazer II 8x25 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 II 8x25 | 435 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB | 429 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 9.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| 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 |
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 8x25 | 8x25 | 435 ft | 10 mm | 8.2 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Trailblazer II 10x25 | 10x25 | 342 ft | 10 mm | 11.5 ft | 10.9 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the Trailblazer II 8x25
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Trailblazer II 8x25 questions
Trailblazer II 8x25: does it work with glasses?
Trailblazer II 8x25 has 10 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Trailblazer II 8x25: what does 8x25 mean?
Trailblazer II 8x25 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 II 8x25: how wide is the view?
Trailblazer II 8x25 shows a view 435 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart.