Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 specs and field of view
A 465 ft field of view makes the Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 the widest of 21 models in its size, against a 357 ft median.
- Field of view
- 465 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19 mm
- Close focus
- 7.9 ft
- Weight
- 13.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.1 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 21: 465 ft
- 19 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 7.9 ft
Who the Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 suits
Wide scenes suit the field, 19 mm of eye relief tops the 15 mm median, and a 7.9 ft close focus beats the 8.2 ft median.
At 13.5 oz it is heavier than the 10.9 oz median, and the exit pupil works out to 3.1 mm.
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 is one of 21 models in the 8x25 binoculars comparison. Opticron lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 specifications
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 figures as Opticron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x25 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Field of view | 465 ft at 1,000 yd (155 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 70° * |
| Eye relief | 19 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 | 3.1 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 14.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 9.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 against other 8x25 binoculars
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 shows 465 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart. At 13.5 oz it is heavier than the 10.9 oz median for the size.
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 and its nearest rivals
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 next to the 8x25 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 Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 | 465 ft | 19 mm | 7.9 ft | 13.5 oz | 3.1 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x25 | 421 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED Compact 8x25 | 356 ft | 13 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Pentax AD 8x25 WP | 288 ft | 21 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.6 oz | 3.1 mm | $100 to $200 |
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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 8x25 | 8x25 | 465 ft | 19 mm | 7.9 ft | 13.5 oz | 3.1 mm |
| Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 10x25 | 10x25 | 378 ft | 17 mm | 7.9 ft | 13.5 oz | 2.5 mm |
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Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 questions
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25: does it work with glasses?
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 has 19 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25: what does 8x25 mean?
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 magnifies 8 times through 25 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.1 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25: how wide is the view?
Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 shows a view 465 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 21 8x25 models in the chart.