Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 specs and field of view
The Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 has a 378 ft field that places first of 26 models in its size, against a 297 ft median. The 7.2 degree view is the widest in its size.
- Field of view
- 378 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 7.9 ft
- Weight
- 13.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 26: 378 ft
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 7.9 ft
Who the Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 suits
Pocket carry suits 13.5 oz and a view this wide. Eye relief is 17 mm against a 14.6 mm median, and close focus is 7.9 ft.
The calculated exit pupil is only 2.5 mm, and 13.5 oz is heavier than the 11.1 oz median for the size.
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 is one of 26 models in the 10x25 binoculars comparison. Opticron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 specifications
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x25 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Field of view | 378 ft at 1,000 yd (126 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 72° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 7.9 ft (2.4 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 45 to 71 mm |
| Weight | 13.5 oz (383 g) |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 2.5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 15.8 * |
| Relative brightness | 6.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 against other 10x25 binoculars
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 shows 378 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 297 ft median of the 26 10x25 models in the chart. At 13.5 oz it is heavier than the 11.1 oz median for the size.
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 and its nearest rivals
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 next to the 10x25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 | 378 ft | 17 mm | 7.9 ft | 13.5 oz | 2.5 mm | $200 to $500 |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x25 | 347 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 2.5 mm | $200 to $500 |
| Hawke Endurance ED Compact 10x25 | 288 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 11.1 oz | 2.5 mm | $200 to $500 |
| Nikon ProStaff 10x25 ATB | 262 ft | 15.9 mm | 9.2 ft | 12.9 oz | 2.5 mm | $100 to $200 |
Other sizes of the Imagic HD X-Wide
Opticron makes the Imagic HD X-Wide in 2 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 Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 | 10x25 | 378 ft | 17 mm | 7.9 ft | 13.5 oz | 2.5 mm |
| Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 | 8x25 | 465 ft | 19 mm | 7.9 ft | 13.5 oz | 3.1 mm |
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Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 questions
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25: does it work with glasses?
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25: what does 10x25 mean?
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 magnifies 10 times through 25 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25: how wide is the view?
Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 shows a view 378 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 297 ft median of the 26 10x25 models in the chart.