Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 specs and field of view
In the Adventurer II WP PC 12x50, a twilight factor of 24.5, calculated from the size, is the highest among these Opticron models. Eye relief of 17 mm tops the 15.5 mm median for 12x50.
- Field of view
- 246 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 26.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 26.3 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 suits
Distant subjects suit the 12x magnification, and 26.3 oz is lighter than the 29.2 oz median. The close focus is 9.8 ft.
The 246 ft field is narrow, well under the 277 ft median, and it places 36th of 36.
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Opticron lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 specifications
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 246 ft at 1,000 yd (82 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 57 to 73 mm |
| Weight | 26.3 oz (746 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 shows 246 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 26.3 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 | 246 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 26.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Vortex Triumph HD 12x50 | 273 ft | 16 mm | 9.9 ft | 26.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Action 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.1 mm | 26.2 ft | 33.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Landscout 12x50 | 289 ft | 15 mm | 22.9 ft | 33.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $100 to $200 |
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Other sizes of the Adventurer II WP PC
Opticron makes the Adventurer II WP PC in 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 | 12x50 | 246 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 26.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 8x32 | 8x32 | 324 ft | 20 mm | 16.4 ft | 20.1 oz | 4 mm |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 | 8x42 | 357 ft | 20 mm | 16.4 ft | 22.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 10x42 | 10x42 | 294 ft | 15 mm | 16.4 ft | 22.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 10x50 | 10x50 | 288 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 26.8 oz | 5 mm |
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Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 questions
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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.
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50: how wide is the view?
Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 shows a view 246 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.