Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 specs and field of view
Close focus of 16.4 ft on the Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 is far longer than the 6.6 ft median for its size, and the maker list band is $100 to $200.
- Field of view
- 357 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 20 mm
- Close focus
- 16.4 ft
- Weight
- 22.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 22.6 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 20 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 suits
Distant scenery suits the roof prism body, which weighs 22.6 oz against a 24.2 oz median. With 20 mm of eye relief, eyeglass wearers get room.
The 357 ft field places 68th of 75, and the 16.4 ft close focus rules out near subjects.
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Opticron lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 specifications
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 357 ft at 1,000 yd (119 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 54° * |
| Eye relief | 20 mm |
| Close focus | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 73 mm |
| Weight | 22.6 oz (641 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 shows 357 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 22.6 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 357 ft | 20 mm | 16.4 ft | 22.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 | 377 ft | 20.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 20.3 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX 8x42 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 22.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R3 8x42 | 325 ft | 21 mm | 21.3 oz | 5.3 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 8x42 | 8x42 | 357 ft | 20 mm | 16.4 ft | 22.6 oz | 5.3 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 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 |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 12x50 | 12x50 | 246 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 26.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 questions
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 has 20 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42: how wide is the view?
Adventurer II WP PC 8x42 shows a view 357 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.