Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x42 specs and field of view
At 18.5 mm, the Ranger Xtreme 8x42 has eye relief longer than the 18 mm median for 8x42. Its 375 ft view is at 55 of 75 in its size, under the 393 ft median.
- Field of view
- 375 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18.5 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 28.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 18.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
- Waterproof
Who the Ranger Xtreme 8x42 suits
Viewers in glasses have 18.5 mm of eye relief and a 6.6 ft close focus. The calculated exit pupil of 5.3 mm helps at dusk, and it is rated to 3 m.
At 28.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for 8x42, and the view is narrower than the median.
Ranger Xtreme 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Ranger Xtreme 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison.
Ranger Xtreme 8x42 specifications
Ranger Xtreme 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 | 18.5 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 (67 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Up to 3 m |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Ranger Xtreme 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Ranger Xtreme 8x42 shows 375 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 28.2 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
Ranger Xtreme 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Ranger Xtreme 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 Ranger Xtreme 8x42 | 375 ft | 18.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 28.2 oz | 5.3 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 | 375 ft | 18 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Bushnell H2O 8x42 (roof) | 360 ft | 17 mm | 15 ft | 22.7 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 | 444 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 5.3 mm |
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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 8x42 | 8x42 | 375 ft | 18.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 28.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Steiner Ranger Xtreme 8x32 | 8x32 | 399 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 20.1 oz | 4 mm |
| Steiner Ranger Xtreme 10x42 | 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 28.2 oz | 4.2 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 8x42 questions
Ranger Xtreme 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Ranger Xtreme 8x42 has 18.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Ranger Xtreme 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Ranger Xtreme 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.
Ranger Xtreme 8x42: how wide is the view?
Ranger Xtreme 8x42 shows a view 375 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.