Swarovski NL Pure 10x32 specs and field of view
The NL Pure 10x32 has a 396 ft field, first among 27 models of 10x32, well past the 339 ft median. Close focus is 6.6 ft.
- Field of view
- 396 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 22.8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 27: 396 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the NL Pure 10x32 suits
The maker names birding and travel. The 18 mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers, and a 6.6 ft close focus works for butterflies and nearby birds.
At 22.8 oz it is heavier than the 19 oz median, and the maker list price falls in the over $2,000 band.
NL Pure 10x32 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. NL Pure 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. Swarovski lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
NL Pure 10x32 specifications
NL Pure 10x32 figures as Swarovski prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Field of view | 396 ft at 1,000 yd (132 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 69° |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 54 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 22.8 oz (640 g) |
| Length | 2.6 in (144 mm) |
| Width | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | over $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
NL Pure 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
NL Pure 10x32 shows 396 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 22.8 oz it is heavier than the 19 oz median for the size.
NL Pure 10x32 and its nearest rivals
NL Pure 10x32 next to the 10x32 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 NL Pure 10x32 | 396 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.8 oz | 3.2 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Vortex Razor UHD 10x32 | 388 ft | 17 mm | 5.9 ft | 21.9 oz | 3.2 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| GPO Passion ED 10x32 | 316 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the NL Pure
Swarovski makes the NL Pure in 7 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 NL Pure 10x32 | 10x32 | 396 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.8 oz | 3.2 mm | |
| Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 | 8x32 | 450 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.8 oz | 4 mm | |
| Swarovski NL Pure 8x42 | 8x42 | 477 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 29.5 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Swarovski NL Pure 10x42 | 10x42 | 399 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 30 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 | 12x42 | 339 ft | 18 mm | 8.5 ft | 29.5 oz | 3.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Swarovski NL Pure 10x52 | 10x52 | 390 ft | 17 mm | 10.8 ft | 36 oz | 5.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Swarovski NL Pure 14x52 | 14x52 | 279 ft | 17 mm | 12.5 ft | 36 oz | 3.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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NL Pure 10x32 questions
NL Pure 10x32: does it work with glasses?
NL Pure 10x32 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
NL Pure 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
NL Pure 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
NL Pure 10x32: how wide is the view?
NL Pure 10x32 shows a view 396 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.
NL Pure 10x32: can it go on a tripod?
NL Pure 10x32 is tripod adaptable according to Swarovski, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.