Swarovski EL 10x42 specs and field of view
Eye relief of 20 mm compares with a 16 mm median among 10x42 models. The 336 ft field equals the median exactly.
- Field of view
- 336 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 20 mm
- Close focus
- 10.8 ft
- Weight
- 29.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 20 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the EL 10x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers get the most room here, and the calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil serves moderate light. The tripod adaptable body suits long watching from one spot.
At 29.6 oz it weighs more than the 24.9 oz median, and close focus of 10.8 ft is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
EL 10x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. EL 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Swarovski lists it in the $1,000 to $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
EL 10x42 specifications
EL 10x42 figures as Swarovski prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 336 ft at 1,000 yd (112 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° |
| Eye relief | 20 mm |
| Close focus | 10.8 ft (3.3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 29.6 oz (840 g) |
| Length | 2.4 in (160 mm) |
| Width | 5.2 in (131 mm) |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
EL 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
EL 10x42 shows 336 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 29.6 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
EL 10x42 and its nearest rivals
EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarovski EL 10x42 | 336 ft | 20 mm | 10.8 ft | 29.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Razor HD 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 6 ft | 24.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 10x42 | 348 ft | 18 mm | 6.2 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Maven B.1.2 10x42 | 347 ft | 17.8 mm | 4.9 ft | 26.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 |
Other sizes of the EL
Swarovski makes the EL in 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarovski EL 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 20 mm | 10.8 ft | 29.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Swarovski EL 8.5x42 | 8.5x42 | 399 ft | 20 mm | 10.8 ft | 29.5 oz | 4.9 mm |
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EL 10x42 questions
EL 10x42: does it work with glasses?
EL 10x42 has 20 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
EL 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
EL 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.
EL 10x42: how wide is the view?
EL 10x42 shows a view 336 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
EL 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
EL 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Swarovski, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.