Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 specs and field of view
It weighs 29.5 oz, the same as the NL Pure 8x42, yet gives 12x power with a 339 ft field. Close focus is 8.5 ft.
- Field of view
- 339 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 8.5 ft
- Weight
- 29.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 4: 339 ft
- Longest eye relief of the 4: 18 mm
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the NL Pure 12x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers get 18 mm of eye relief. The 12x power suits distant subjects, and the tripod adaptable body steadies the view.
The calculated exit pupil is 3.5 mm, and the 339 ft field is narrower than on the 8x42.
NL Pure 12x42 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Swarovski lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
NL Pure 12x42 specifications
NL Pure 12x42 figures as Swarovski prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x42 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 339 ft at 1,000 yd (113 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.5° |
| Apparent field of view | 71° |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 8.5 ft (2.6 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 29.5 oz (840 g) |
| Length | 2.8 in (158 mm) |
| Width | 5.1 in (131 mm) |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | over $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 12.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
NL Pure 12x42 against other 12x42 binoculars
NL Pure 12x42 shows 339 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 267 ft median of the 4 12x42 models in the chart. At 29.5 oz it is heavier than the 27 oz median for the size.
NL Pure 12x42 and its nearest rivals
NL Pure 12x42 next to the 12x42 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 12x42 | 339 ft | 18 mm | 8.5 ft | 29.5 oz | 3.5 mm | over $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven C.1 12x42 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 3.5 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Nikon Monarch M5 12x42 | 267 ft | 15.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 3.5 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Bushnell H2O 12x42 | 267 ft | 14 mm | 18 ft | 31 oz | 3.5 mm |
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 12x42 | 12x42 | 339 ft | 18 mm | 8.5 ft | 29.5 oz | 3.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 | 8x32 | 450 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.8 oz | 4 mm | |
| Swarovski NL Pure 10x32 | 10x32 | 396 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 22.8 oz | 3.2 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 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 12x42 questions
NL Pure 12x42: does it work with glasses?
NL Pure 12x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
NL Pure 12x42: what does 12x42 mean?
NL Pure 12x42 magnifies 12 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
NL Pure 12x42: can it go on a tripod?
NL Pure 12x42 is tripod adaptable according to Swarovski, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.