Leica Noctivid 8x42 vs Leica Noctivid 10x42
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Quick take: The Leica Noctivid 10x42 costs $300 less; the Leica Noctivid 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Leica Noctivid 8x42 has a wider field of view (404 vs 362 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Leica Noctivid 8x427.7°
81 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.0 school buses
Leica Noctivid 10x426.9°
72 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.8 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Leica Noctivid 8x42 | Leica Noctivid 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$3,200 | ~$2,900 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 404 ft @ 1000 yds | 362 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 19mm | 16mm |
| Close focus | 6.2 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | FL | FL |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 30.3 oz | 30 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 4.9 in | 5.6 x 4.9 in |
| Warranty | 10 Years | 10 Years |
Feature comparison
Leica Noctivid 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Leica Noctivid 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter