Swarovski NL Pure 8x42 specs and field of view
A 477 ft field, or 9.1 degrees, puts the NL Pure 8x42 first among 75 models of 8x42, against a 393 ft median. Close focus is 6.6 ft.
- Field of view
- 477 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 29.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 75: 477 ft
- 18 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
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Who the NL Pure 8x42 suits
The maker names hunting and birding. The calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil suits dusk, and 18 mm of eye relief suits eyeglass wearers.
At 29.5 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for 8x42.
NL Pure 8x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. NL Pure 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Swarovski lists it in the over $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
NL Pure 8x42 specifications
NL Pure 8x42 figures as Swarovski prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 477 ft at 1,000 yd (159 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 9.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 69° |
| Eye relief | 18 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
NL Pure 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
NL Pure 8x42 shows 477 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 29.5 oz it is heavier than the 24.2 oz median for the size.
NL Pure 8x42 and its nearest rivals
NL Pure 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 477 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 29.5 oz | 5.3 mm | over $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Razor UHD 8x42 | 420 ft | 17.2 mm | 4.5 ft | 32.2 oz | 5.3 mm | over $2,000 | |
| Vortex Razor HD 8x42 | 388 ft | 17.5 mm | 6 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 | 423 ft | 20 mm | 6.2 ft | 25.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 |
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 8x42 | 8x42 | 477 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 29.5 oz | 5.3 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 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 8x42 questions
NL Pure 8x42: does it work with glasses?
NL Pure 8x42 has 18 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
NL Pure 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
NL Pure 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
NL Pure 8x42: how wide is the view?
NL Pure 8x42 shows a view 477 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
NL Pure 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
NL Pure 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Swarovski, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.