OM System 10x42 PRO specs and field of view
Close focus of 4.9 ft on the 10x42 PRO sits well inside the 6.6 ft median for 10x42 models. Its 326 ft field at 1,000 yd places it 53rd of 87, a little under the 336 ft median.
- Field of view
- 326 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 4.9 ft
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 4.9 ft
- Waterproof
Who the 10x42 PRO suits
With 16 mm of eye relief, it suits glasses wearers. A 4.9 ft close focus suits watching subjects near your feet, and the 4.2 mm exit pupil is calculated from the size.
At 10x, the 326 ft field is narrower than the 395 ft of the 8x42 PRO, and the calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm against 5.3 mm.
10x42 PRO aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. 10x42 PRO is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. OM SYSTEM lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
10x42 PRO specifications
10x42 PRO figures as OM SYSTEM prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 326 ft at 1,000 yd (109 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 56.9° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 70 mm |
| Width | 5.2 in (131 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | 1m waterproof up to 5 minutes (IPx7) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
10x42 PRO against other 10x42 binoculars
10x42 PRO shows 326 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
10x42 PRO and its nearest rivals
10x42 PRO next to the 10x42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System 10x42 PRO | 326 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | ||
| GPO Passion ED 10x42 | 340 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 10x42 | 338 ft | 19.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Burris Signature HD 10x42 | 314 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the PRO
OM SYSTEM makes the PRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System 10x42 PRO | 10x42 | 326 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 4.2 mm | |
| OM System 8x42 PRO | 8x42 | 395 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 5.3 mm |
10x42 PRO questions
10x42 PRO: does it work with glasses?
10x42 PRO has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
10x42 PRO: what does 10x42 mean?
10x42 PRO magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
10x42 PRO: how wide is the view?
10x42 PRO shows a view 326 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.