Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 specs and field of view
At 16.3 oz, the Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 weighs well under the 19 oz median for its size. Its 315 ft field places 22nd of 27 models.
- Field of view
- 315 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 7.5 ft
- Weight
- 16.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16.3 oz, lighter than the typical 19 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 7.5 ft
Who the Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 suits
A light body with 16 mm of eye relief suits long days on foot. The maker list price band is $200 to $500.
The 315 ft field trails the 339 ft median, and the calculated 3.2 mm exit pupil is small.
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Explorer WA ED-R 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.
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 specifications
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 315 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 7.5 ft (2.3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 54 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 16.3 oz (462 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.
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 shows 315 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 16.3 oz it is at or under the 19 oz median weight for the size.
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 and its nearest rivals
Explorer WA ED-R 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 Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 | 315 ft | 16 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.3 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 |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 10x32 | 318 ft | 15.5 mm | 4.3 ft | 13.8 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 |
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Other sizes of the Explorer WA ED-R
Opticron makes the Explorer WA ED-R 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 Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 | 10x32 | 315 ft | 16 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.3 oz | 3.2 mm | |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 | 8x32 | 408 ft | 18 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.4 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 | 8x42 | 393 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 23.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 10x42 | 10x42 | 339 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.3 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 questions
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32: does it work with glasses?
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
Explorer WA ED-R 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.
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32: how wide is the view?
Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 shows a view 315 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.