Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x42 specs and field of view
Weighing 25.4 oz with a 6.6 ft close focus, the Safari UltraSharp 10x42 shows 317 ft at 1,000 yd. That view is at 64 of 87 in its size, under the 336 ft median.
- Field of view
- 317 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 25.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Safari UltraSharp 10x42 suits
Those who wear glasses get 16 mm of eye relief, and close subjects work at 6.6 ft. The list band is $200 to $500, and the exit pupil works out to 4.2 mm.
The 6 degree field of view is narrower than most 10x42 binoculars, and 25.4 oz is above the 24.9 oz median.
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Safari UltraSharp 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Steiner lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 specifications
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 figures as Steiner prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 317 ft at 1,000 yd (106 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 25.4 oz (720 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 shows 317 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 25.4 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Safari UltraSharp 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 Safari UltraSharp 10x42 | 317 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Natura WA ED 10x42 | 345 ft | 17 mm | 6.2 ft | 25.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Maven C.1 10x42 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Kowa BD III 10x42 XD | 378 ft | 16.5 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 |
Other sizes of the Safari UltraSharp
Steiner makes the Safari UltraSharp 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x42 | 10x42 | 317 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.4 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 8x22 | 8x22 | 375 ft | 9.8 ft | 8 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x26 | 10x26 | 302 ft | 12.7 mm | 11 ft | 10.5 oz | 2.6 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Safari UltraSharp 10x42 questions
Safari UltraSharp 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Safari UltraSharp 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Safari UltraSharp 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.
Safari UltraSharp 10x42: how wide is the view?
Safari UltraSharp 10x42 shows a view 317 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.