Pentax AD 9x32 WP specs and field of view
The AD 9x32 WP shows 351 ft (at 1,000 yd) at 9x, wider than the 294 ft of its 9x28 sibling, and it focuses down to 8.2 ft. It weighs 17.6 oz.
- Field of view
- 351 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 17.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.6 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
Who the AD 9x32 WP suits
Eye relief of 16 mm suits eyeglass wearers, and the exit pupil works out to 3.6 mm for brighter daytime views. The nitrogen-filled, waterproof body suits wet days outdoors.
At 17.6 oz it is heavier than the AD 9x28 WP at 12.9 oz, so it costs more weight on a long carry for the wider field.
AD 9x32 WP is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Pentax lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
AD 9x32 WP specifications
AD 9x32 WP figures as Pentax prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 9x32 size.
| Magnification | 9x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 351 ft at 1,000 yd (117 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.7° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 17.6 oz (500 g) |
| Length | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
| Width | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Waterproofing | 1 m depth (JIS Class 6) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 3.6 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17 * |
| Relative brightness | 12.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Other sizes of the AD
Pentax makes the AD 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax AD 9x32 WP | 9x32 | 351 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.6 mm | |
| Pentax AD 9x28 WP | 9x28 | 294 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 12.9 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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AD 9x32 WP questions
AD 9x32 WP: does it work with glasses?
AD 9x32 WP has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
AD 9x32 WP: what does 9x32 mean?
AD 9x32 WP magnifies 9 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.6 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.