Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 specs and field of view
Close focus of 7.5 ft on the Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 is longer than the 6.5 ft median for its size, while the 408 ft field equals the median.
- Field of view
- 408 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 7.5 ft
- Weight
- 16.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16.4 oz, lighter than the typical 18.5 oz
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 7.5 ft
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Who the Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 suits
Open country at a distance suits the 408 ft field. An 18 mm eye relief tops the 16.8 mm median, and 16.4 oz is below the 18.5 oz median.
A 7.5 ft close focus rules out very near subjects, and the exit pupil works out to 4 mm.
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 is one of 28 models in the 8x32 binoculars comparison. Opticron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 specifications
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x32 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 408 ft at 1,000 yd (136 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 7.5 ft (2.3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 54 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 16.4 oz (465 g) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16 * |
| Relative brightness | 16 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 against other 8x32 binoculars
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 shows 408 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart. At 16.4 oz it is at or under the 18.5 oz median weight for the size.
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 and its nearest rivals
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 next to the 8x32 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 8x32 | 408 ft | 18 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.4 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Discovery WA ED 8x32 | 420 ft | 18 mm | 3.9 ft | 13.8 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 | 404 ft | 17 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 4 mm | $200 to $500 |
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 8x32 | 8x32 | 408 ft | 18 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.4 oz | 4 mm | Check price on 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 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 8x32 questions
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32: does it work with glasses?
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32: what does 8x32 mean?
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 magnifies 8 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32: how wide is the view?
Explorer WA ED-R 8x32 shows a view 408 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 408 ft median of the 28 8x32 models in the chart.