Opticron Discovery WA ED 10x32 specs and field of view
A 4.3 ft close focus on the Discovery WA ED 10x32 sits well inside the 6.6 ft median for its size, and 13.8 oz is far under the 19 oz median.
- Field of view
- 318 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.5 mm
- Close focus
- 4.3 ft
- Weight
- 13.8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Lightest of the 27: 13.8 oz
- Focuses as close as 4.3 ft
- Waterproof
Who the Discovery WA ED 10x32 suits
Near subjects and light carries both suit it. The 15.5 mm eye relief is just above the 15 mm size median.
The 318 ft field is narrower than the 339 ft median, and the exit pupil works out to 3.2 mm.
Discovery WA ED 10x32 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Discovery WA ED 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. Opticron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Discovery WA ED 10x32 specifications
Discovery WA ED 10x32 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 318 ft at 1,000 yd (106 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 61° * |
| Eye relief | 15.5 mm |
| Close focus | 4.3 ft (1.3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 52 to 75 mm |
| Weight | 13.8 oz (391 g) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Discovery WA ED 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
Discovery WA ED 10x32 shows 318 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 13.8 oz it is at or under the 19 oz median weight for the size.
Discovery WA ED 10x32 and its nearest rivals
Discovery WA ED 10x32 next to the 10x32 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 Discovery WA ED 10x32 | 318 ft | 15.5 mm | 4.3 ft | 13.8 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x32 | 335 ft | 15 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x32 | 340 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 16 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 10x32 | 325 ft | 14.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Discovery WA ED
Opticron makes the Discovery WA ED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 10x32 | 10x32 | 318 ft | 15.5 mm | 4.3 ft | 13.8 oz | 3.2 mm | |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32 | 8x32 | 420 ft | 18 mm | 3.9 ft | 13.8 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 19 mm | 4.9 ft | 23.9 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 10x42 | 10x42 | 330 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 23.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Discovery WA ED 10x32 questions
Discovery WA ED 10x32: does it work with glasses?
Discovery WA ED 10x32 has 15.5 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.
Discovery WA ED 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
Discovery WA ED 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Discovery WA ED 10x32: how wide is the view?
Discovery WA ED 10x32 shows a view 318 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.