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Nikon Introduces New SPORTER EX Binoculars

September 24, 2008

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to present the new SPORTER EX roof binoculars, which combine superb optical quality and durability.
The O-ring seals and nitrogen gas in the slim body make these binoculars waterproof and fog-free. Rubber coating assures secure grip even in wet conditions. The SPORTER EX binoculars provide outstanding performance for outdoor activities.

Key Features

  • Waterproof (up to 1 m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
  • High-eyepoint design for clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
  • Multilayer coated lenses for brighter images
  • Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint
  • Lead- and arsenic-free eco-glass optics are used for all lenses and prisms

Nikon SPORTER EX Binoculars Specifications

  SPORTER EX 8x42 SPORTER EX 10x50
Magnification 8x 10x
Objective diameter 42 mm 50 mm
Angular field of view (real) 7.0° 5.6°
Angular field of view
(apparent)*
52.1° 52.1°
Field of view at 1,000 m 122 m 98 m
Exit pupil 5.3 mm 5.0 mm
Relative brightness 28.1 25.0
Eye relief 19.7 mm 19.6 mm
Close focusing distance 5.0 m 5.0 m
Interpupillary distance adjustment 56-72 mm 56-72 mm
Length 154 mm 187 mm
Width 131 mm 139 mm
Weight 670 g 825 g
  • *Nikon has adopted a calculation method based on ISO 14132-1:2002.
    tan ω′ = τ x tan ω
    Apparent field of view: 2ω′
    Real field of view: 2ω
    Magnification: τ

  • The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.