Nikon Travelite EX 12x25 CF specs and field of view
Close focus of 9.2 ft is short for the Travelite EX 12x25 CF, where the 12x25 size median is 13.1 ft, and eye relief is 15.9 mm.
- Field of view
- 219 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.9 mm
- Close focus
- 9.2 ft
- Weight
- 12.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Longest eye relief of the 5: 15.9 mm
- Waterproof
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Who the Travelite EX 12x25 CF suits
The 15.9 mm eye relief and 9.2 ft close focus suit glasses wearers watching nearby subjects at 12x. A 2 m rating for 5 minutes adds weather cover.
It has the narrowest field in its size, 219 ft at 1,000 yd, and 12.9 oz is heavier than the 10.6 oz median.
Travelite EX 12x25 CF can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Travelite EX 12x25 CF is one of 5 models in the 12x25 binoculars comparison.
Travelite EX 12x25 CF specifications
Travelite EX 12x25 CF figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x25 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 219 ft at 1,000 yd (73 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 47.5° |
| Eye relief | 15.9 mm |
| Close focus | 9.2 ft (2.8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 12.9 oz (365 g) |
| Length | 4.1 in (103 mm) |
| Width | 4.6 in (116 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Up to 2 m / 6.6 ft for 5 minutes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 2.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 4.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Travelite EX 12x25 CF against other 12x25 binoculars
Travelite EX 12x25 CF shows 219 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 236 ft median of the 5 12x25 models in the chart. At 12.9 oz it is heavier than the 10.6 oz median for the size.
Travelite EX 12x25 CF and its nearest rivals
Travelite EX 12x25 CF next to the 12x25 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 Travelite EX 12x25 CF | 219 ft | 15.9 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.9 oz | 2.1 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell H2O 12x25 | 262 ft | 8 mm | 19 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.1 mm | ||
| Bushnell H2O 12x25 Compact | 262 ft | 8 mm | 19 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.1 mm | ||
| Nikon Travelite VI 12x25 CF | 219 ft | 11.1 mm | 13.1 ft | 9.7 oz | 2.1 mm |
Other sizes of the Travelite EX
Nikon makes the Travelite EX in 4 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 Travelite EX 12x25 CF | 12x25 | 219 ft | 15.9 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.9 oz | 2.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 CF | 8x25 | 330 ft | 15.5 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.5 oz | 3.1 mm | |
| Nikon Travelite EX 9x25 CF | 9x25 | 294 ft | 15.8 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.8 mm | |
| Nikon Travelite EX 10x25 CF | 10x25 | 261 ft | 15.9 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.9 oz | 2.5 mm |
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Travelite EX 12x25 CF questions
Travelite EX 12x25 CF: does it work with glasses?
Travelite EX 12x25 CF has 15.9 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Travelite EX 12x25 CF: what does 12x25 mean?
Travelite EX 12x25 CF magnifies 12 times through 25 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Travelite EX 12x25 CF: how wide is the view?
Travelite EX 12x25 CF shows a view 219 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 236 ft median of the 5 12x25 models in the chart.