Canon 10x42 L IS WP vs Zeiss SFL 8x30
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Quick take: The Canon 10x42 L IS WP reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Zeiss SFL 8x30 has a wider field of view (426 vs 315 ft @ 1000 yds); the Canon 10x42 L IS WP gathers more light with a larger 42mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Canon 10x42 L IS WP6.0°
63 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Zeiss SFL 8x308.1°
85 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Canon 10x42 L IS WP | Zeiss SFL 8x30 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,500 | ~$1,500 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 42mm | 30mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 3.75mm |
| Field of view | 315 ft @ 1000 yds | 426 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 16mm | 18mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | UHD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | ZEISS T* Multi-Layer |
| Weight | 35.6 oz | 16.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.1 in | 4.7 x 4.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Transferable Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Canon 10x42 L IS WP
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✓Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Zeiss SFL 8x30
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter