Nikon WX 10x50 IF specs and field of view
The widest field in its size, 472 ft at 1,000 yd, comes with a 9 degree view in the WX 10x50 IF, which weighs 88.4 oz.
- Field of view
- 472 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.3 mm
- Close focus
- 65.6 ft
- Weight
- 88.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 40: 472 ft
- ED glass
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the WX 10x50 IF suits
With a calculated 5 mm exit pupil, ED glass and individual focus, it suits astronomy and marine use, both uses Nikon names. The 15.3 mm eye relief and tripod adaptability help for long sessions.
At 88.4 oz it is far above the 29.3 oz size median, and close focus of 65.6 ft rules out nearby subjects. The maker list price band is over $2,000.
WX 10x50 IF is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. WX 10x50 IF is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
WX 10x50 IF specifications
WX 10x50 IF figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 472 ft at 1,000 yd (157 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 9° |
| Apparent field of view | 76.4° |
| Eye relief | 15.3 mm |
| Close focus | 65.6 ft (20 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 78 mm |
| Weight | 88.4 oz (2,505 g) |
| Length | 11.5 in (291 mm) |
| Width | 6.7 in (171 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Individual eyepiece focus |
| Maker list price | over $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
WX 10x50 IF against other 10x50 binoculars
WX 10x50 IF shows 472 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 88.4 oz it is heavier than the 29.3 oz median for the size.
WX 10x50 IF and its nearest rivals
WX 10x50 IF next to the 10x50 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 WX 10x50 IF | 472 ft | 15.3 mm | 65.6 ft | 88.4 oz | 5 mm | over $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Razor UHD 10x50 | 341 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 36.5 oz | 5 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Steiner M1050r | 300 ft | 15.8 mm | 66 ft | 35.3 oz | 5 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Vortex Razor HD 10x50 | 315 ft | 16.5 mm | 10 ft | 28.1 oz | 5 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 |
Other sizes of the WX
Nikon makes the WX 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 WX 10x50 IF | 10x50 | 472 ft | 15.3 mm | 65.6 ft | 88.4 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon WX 7x50 IF | 7x50 | 563 ft | 17.7 mm | 40.4 ft | 85.4 oz | 7.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the WX 10x50 IF
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WX 10x50 IF questions
WX 10x50 IF: does it work with glasses?
WX 10x50 IF has 15.3 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.
WX 10x50 IF: what does 10x50 mean?
WX 10x50 IF magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
WX 10x50 IF: how wide is the view?
WX 10x50 IF shows a view 472 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
WX 10x50 IF: can it go on a tripod?
WX 10x50 IF is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.