Steiner Predator 8x42 vs Steiner Marine 7x50
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Quick take: The Steiner Marine 7x50 costs $50 less; the Steiner Predator 8x42 reaches farther (8x vs 7x); the Steiner Predator 8x42 has a wider field of view (378 vs 354 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Steiner Predator 8x427.2°
76 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.9 school buses
Steiner Marine 7x506.8°
71 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.8 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Steiner Predator 8x42 | Steiner Marine 7x50 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$350 | ~$300 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Marine |
| Magnification | 8x | 7x |
| Objective | 42mm | 50mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 7.1mm |
| Field of view | 378 ft @ 1000 yds | 354 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17mm | 20.2mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 66 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Porro |
| Glass | HD | Standard |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23.4 oz | 36.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 4.9 in | 5.5 x 8.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Steiner Predator 8x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Steiner Marine 7x50
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter