Steiner Ranger Xtreme 10x42 specs and field of view
Waterproofing on the Ranger Xtreme 10x42 is stated as up to 3 m, with a nitrogen fill. The 324 ft view sits at 58 of 87 in 10x42, and weight is 28.2 oz.
- Field of view
- 324 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 28.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
- Waterproof
Who the Ranger Xtreme 10x42 suits
Hunters in wet weather get the stated 3 m rating and 16 mm of eye relief. The 6.6 ft close focus equals the size median.
At 28.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for 10x42, and the view is under the 336 ft median.
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Ranger Xtreme 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison.
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 specifications
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 figures as Steiner prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 324 ft at 1,000 yd (108 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 28.2 oz (800 g) |
| Length | 2.6 in (65 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Up to 3 m |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 shows 324 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 28.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 Ranger Xtreme 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 28.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x42 | 360 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Canon 10x42 L IS WP | 342 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 39.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 14 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Ranger Xtreme
Steiner makes the Ranger Xtreme 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Ranger Xtreme 10x42 | 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 28.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x32 | 8x32 | 399 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4 mm |
| Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x42 | 8x42 | 375 ft | 18.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 28.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x56 | 8x56 | 375 ft | 16.3 mm | 7.5 ft | 39.9 oz | 7 mm |
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Ranger Xtreme 10x42 questions
Ranger Xtreme 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Ranger Xtreme 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Ranger Xtreme 10x42: how wide is the view?
Ranger Xtreme 10x42 shows a view 324 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.