Steiner Predator 8x42 specs and field of view
The Predator 8x42 offers 17.3 mm of eye relief and a 6.6 ft close focus with a 375 ft view. That view is at 53 of 75 in 8x42, under the 393 ft median.
- Field of view
- 375 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.3 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 26.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17.3 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
- Waterproof
Who the Predator 8x42 suits
Spectacle users have 17.3 mm of eye relief, and the 6.6 ft close focus matches the size median for nearby subjects. The calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm helps at dusk, and the maker names hunting.
At 26.6 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for 8x42, and the field of view is narrower than the median.
Predator 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Predator 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Steiner lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Predator 8x42 specifications
Predator 8x42 figures as Steiner prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 375 ft at 1,000 yd (125 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 57° * |
| Eye relief | 17.3 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 26.6 oz (754 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Predator 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Predator 8x42 shows 375 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 26.6 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Predator 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Predator 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Predator 8x42 | 375 ft | 17.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Vortex Viper HD 8x42 | 409 ft | 18 mm | 6 ft | 24.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Burris Signature HD 8x42 | 330 ft | 8.2 ft | 23.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon | |
| GPO Passion ED 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 26 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
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Other sizes of the Predator
Steiner makes the Predator in 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Predator 8x42 | 8x42 | 375 ft | 17.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Steiner Predator AF 8x30 | 8x30 | 360 ft | 15 mm | 10 ft | 19 oz | 3.8 mm |
| Steiner Predator 10x42 | 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 26.3 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Predator 8x42 questions
Predator 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Predator 8x42 has 17.3 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Predator 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Predator 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Predator 8x42: how wide is the view?
Predator 8x42 shows a view 375 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.