Steiner T856r specs and field of view
The T856r has a 441 ft field of view that takes first place among the 9 models of 8x56, and 23.4 mm of eye relief is far above the 18.5 mm median.
- Field of view
- 441 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 23.4 mm
- Close focus
- 66 ft
- Weight
- 42.3 oz
- Exit pupil
- 7 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 9: 441 ft
- Longest eye relief of the 9: 23.4 mm
- Waterproof
Who the T856r suits
Long eye relief of 23.4 mm suits glasses, and a calculated exit pupil of 7 mm suits dusk. It is submersible to 5 m and lists at $1,000 to $2,000.
At 42.3 oz it is heavier than the 40.9 oz median, and close focus of 66 ft rules out near subjects.
T856r aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. T856r is one of 9 models in the 8x56 binoculars comparison. Steiner lists it in the $1,000 to $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
T856r specifications
T856r figures as Steiner prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x56 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Field of view | 441 ft at 1,000 yd (147 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 67° * |
| Eye relief | 23.4 mm |
| Close focus | 66 ft (20.1 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 42.3 oz (1,199 g) |
| Waterproofing | Submersible to 5 m |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Maker list price | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 7 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 21.2 * |
| Relative brightness | 49 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
T856r against other 8x56 binoculars
T856r shows 441 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 375 ft median of the 9 8x56 models in the chart. At 42.3 oz it is heavier than the 40.9 oz median for the size.
T856r and its nearest rivals
T856r next to the 8x56 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 T856r | 441 ft | 23.4 mm | 66 ft | 42.3 oz | 7 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Steiner Nighthunter 8x56 | 405 ft | 66 ft | 38.5 oz | 7 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | ||
| GPO Passion 8x56 | 389 ft | 19 mm | 8.2 ft | 40.9 oz | 7 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Nikon Monarch 5 8x56 | 325 ft | 20.5 mm | 23 ft | 40.2 oz | 7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the T-Series
Steiner makes the T-Series in 6 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 T856r | 8x56 | 441 ft | 23.4 mm | 66 ft | 42.3 oz | 7 mm |
| Steiner T824 | 8x24 | 342 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 12 oz | 3 mm |
| Steiner T1028 | 10x28 | 263 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.8 mm |
| Steiner T1042 | 10x42 | 315 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Steiner T1042r | 10x42 | 317 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 26.7 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Steiner T750 | 7x50 | 356 ft | 20.2 mm | 66 ft | 40.5 oz | 7.1 mm |
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T856r questions
T856r: does it work with glasses?
T856r has 23.4 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
T856r: what does 8x56 mean?
T856r magnifies 8 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 7 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
T856r: how wide is the view?
T856r shows a view 441 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 375 ft median of the 9 8x56 models in the chart.