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8x25 binoculars: 21 models compared

Across 21 models, 8x25 binoculars show a median field of 357 ft and weigh a median 10.9 oz, with an exit pupil that works out to 3.1 mm.

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Exit pupil
3.1 mmcalculated
Twilight factor
14.1calculated
Median field of view
357 ftat 1,000 yd
Median weight
10.9 oz

Most popular 8x25 with a listing: Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25

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Median width of view of 21 8x25 binoculars at 1,000 yd, against the 340 ft median of every size.
Median width of view of 21 8x25 binoculars at 1,000 yd, against the 340 ft median of every size.

Every 8x25 binocular in the chart

21 8x25 models, most popular first, with the best figure in each column in bold.

ModelMaker list priceAmazon
ZEISS Terra ED Pocket 8x25 357 ft 16 mm 6.2 ft 10.9 oz
ZEISS Victory Pocket 8x25 390 ft 16.5 mm 6.2 ft 10.2 oz
Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 357 ft 17 mm 8.2 ft 12.2 oz $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon
Bushnell H2O 8x25 Compact 361 ft 11 mm 19 ft 10.3 oz
Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 CF 330 ft 15.5 mm 9.2 ft 12.5 oz
Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB 429 ft 10 mm 8.2 ft 9.9 oz $100 to $200
Celestron Outland X 8x25 432 ft 9.3 mm 16.4 ft 11.5 oz under $100 Check price on Amazon
Nikon Trailblazer II 8x25 435 ft 10 mm 8.2 ft 10.9 oz $100 to $200 Check price on Amazon
Nikon Aculon A30 8x25 315 ft 15 mm 9.8 ft 9.7 oz Check price on Amazon
Hawke Endurance ED Compact 8x25 356 ft 13 mm 6.6 ft 10.9 oz $200 to $500
Leupold BX-1 Rogue 8x25 Compact 377 ft 15 mm 14.1 ft 12.7 oz under $100 Check price on Amazon
Leica Noctivid Compact 8x25 360 ft 15 mm 6.6 ft 13.2 oz
Maven B.7 8x25 356 ft 15 mm 9.8 ft 12.4 oz $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon
Nikon ProStaff 8x25 ATB 330 ft 15.5 mm 9.2 ft 12.5 oz $100 to $200
Hawke Nature-Trek Compact 8x25 356 ft 13 mm 6.6 ft 10.4 oz $100 to $200 Check price on Amazon
Hawke Frontier ED X 8x25 421 ft 16 mm 6.6 ft 10.9 oz $200 to $500 Check price on Amazon
Minox X-active 8x25 363 ft 8.2 ft 11.5 oz
Nikon Travelite VI 8x25 CF Lightest 294 ft 14 mm 9.8 ft 9.3 oz
Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 Widest field of view 465 ft 19 mm 7.9 ft 13.5 oz $200 to $500
Fujinon KF 8x25 351 ft 15 mm 13.4 oz
Pentax AD 8x25 WP Longest eye relief 288 ft 21 mm 9.8 ft 10.6 oz $100 to $200

8x25 by the numbers

Binoculars compared
21
Median field of view
357 ft
Field of view range
288 to 465 ft
Median weight
10.9 oz
Median eye relief
15 mm
With 16 mm eye relief or more
6 of 20
With an Amazon listing
8 of 21

The 8x25 binoculars with the widest field of view at 1,000 yd, from the makers' figures.

What 8x25 is used for

The RSPB shop describes 25 mm objectives as light, small compact models for daytime use. That fits the median weight of 10.9 oz, which slips into a jacket pocket without pulling it down.

The exit pupil works out to 3.1 mm, and the twilight factor works out to 14.1. Nikon puts the eye's pupil at about 2 mm in daylight, so this size looks bright in full sun. ZEISS asks for at least 4 mm at dawn, so 3.1 mm is short for first light and dusk. For dim-light work, a compact binoculars list helps you see where the trade sits, and the exit pupil calculator shows the same sum for other sizes.

How the 8x25 models differ

Field of view runs from 288 ft to 465 ft. The Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 holds the top of that range at 465 ft, with 19 mm of eye relief and 7.9 ft of close focus. The Nikon Travelite VI 8x25 CF is the lightest at 9.3 oz, though its field is only 294 ft.

Eye relief has a median of 15 mm. The RSPB shop tells eyeglass wearers to look for at least 16 mm, and only 6 of 20 models with a printed figure reach it. The Opticron Imagic HD X-Wide 8x25 gives 19 mm, and its maker list price band is $200 to $500. The ZEISS Victory Pocket 8x25 gives 16.5 mm and a 390 ft field at 10.2 oz.

Close focus has a median of 8.2 ft. The ZEISS Terra ED Pocket 8x25 focuses down to 6.2 ft, which suits flowers and insects, and it is one of 4 models in this size with ED glass. The Celestron Outland X 8x25 needs 16.4 ft and sits in the under $100 band. Roof is the most common prism type here. To see how this size compares with a larger one, read the 8x32 against 8x42 comparison or the 8x30 size page.

Other sizes and how 8x25 compares

8x25 questions

What does 8x25 mean on binoculars?

8x25 means the binocular magnifies 8 times and each front lens is 25 mm across, so a subject looks 8 times closer than with the bare eye.

How bright is a 8x25 binocular?

8x25 gives an exit pupil of 3.1 mm and a twilight factor of 14.1. Nikon puts the eye's pupil at about 2 mm in daylight and 7 mm in the dark, so a larger exit pupil matters most at dusk and at night.

Which 8x25 binoculars work with glasses?

6 of the 20 8x25 models with a printed figure have 16 mm of eye relief or more, the minimum the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses. The median for the size is 15 mm.

Are 8x25 binoculars bright enough at dusk?

They are short for it. The exit pupil works out to 3.1 mm, while ZEISS says at least 4 mm is needed for dawn use. In daylight the 3.1 mm figure is fine, since Nikon puts the eye's pupil at about 2 mm.

Do 8x25 binoculars work with glasses?

Some do. The RSPB shop advises at least 16 mm of eye relief for eyeglass wearers, and 6 of 20 models in this size reach it. The median is 15 mm.

How much do 8x25 binoculars weigh?

The median is 10.9 oz across 21 models. The Nikon Travelite VI 8x25 CF is the lightest at 9.3 oz.