What is the typical field of view for binoculars?

2025-10-22

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The field of view of binoculars is usually expressed in degrees or linear distance (meters/1000 meters), and its value may vary depending on factors such as the telescope's magnification, objective aperture, and eyepiece design. Generally speaking, the actual field of view of binoculars is around 3 ° to 8 °, corresponding to a linear field of view range of approximately 50 meters to 150 meters at 1000 meters.

For example, the actual field of view of the Nikon MONARCH 5 12x42 binoculars is 5.0 °, and the field of view at 1000 meters is 87 meters. The actual field of view of Nikon MONARCH M7 8x42 is 8.3 °, and the field of view at 1000 meters is 145 meters. The field of view of the SkyMaster 20x80FZ is 3.2 °, and the linear field of view (1000m) is 51.08 meters. The Carl Zeiss Victory SF series binoculars have a field of view ranging from 120 to 155 meters at 1000 meters depending on the model.

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