Nikon WX 10x50 IF

• Super-wide 76.4° apparent field of view: The expansive eyepiece design gives the Nikon WX 10x50 IF an unusually immersive view, making it easier to follow moving subjects and far more natural for scanning large star fields or wide landscapes.
• Field Flattener Lens System: Nikon uses a field-flattener design to keep the image sharp much closer to the edge, so detail stays usable across the view instead of softening heavily at the periphery.
• 10x magnification with 50 mm objectives: This combination provides meaningful reach for distant observation while maintaining a 5.00 mm exit pupil that supports a bright, relaxed image in fading light.
• Abbe/Koenig roof prisms and fully multicoated optics: The prism system and coatings help preserve contrast, light transmission and image fidelity, which matters when observing subtle detail in low-contrast scenes.
• Magnesium, nitrogen-filled waterproof body: The robust housing keeps weight manageable for a binocular of this size, while the sealed, fogproof construction supports dependable use in damp weather and changing temperatures.

About the Nikon WX Series

The Nikon WX series sits at the very top of Nikon’s sport optics range as a highly specialized family built around one idea: delivering an exceptionally wide, highly corrected view without giving up the brightness and depth expected from large-aperture binoculars. The series is aimed less at casual carry and more at demanding observation where image immersion matters, especially astronomy, long-distance scenic viewing and maritime use. Rather than chasing compact dimensions, Nikon designed the WX line around advanced eyepieces, a Field Flattener Lens System and carefully corrected optics that maintain sharpness much farther toward the edge than conventional binoculars.

Both WX models use Abbe/Koenig roof prisms, ED lens elements, full multilayer coatings and an individual-focus layout. That combination reflects a design philosophy focused on optical stability, edge-to-edge clarity and long-term precision rather than quick close-range focusing. The series is also notable for its very wide apparent fields of view, long-eye-relief eyepiece design and sturdy magnesium construction. In practice, Nikon WX binoculars are intended for users who want a panoramic image with strong correction of astigmatism, coma and field curvature, especially when observing fine detail across a broad viewing window.

About the Nikon WX 10x50 IF

The Nikon WX 10x50 IF is the higher-magnification model in the series, combining 10x magnification with a 50.00 mm objective and an exceptionally wide 76.40° apparent field of view. That makes it particularly well suited to users who want more reach than a 7x binocular while still keeping the spacious, immersive image that defines the WX concept. For astronomy, this means more scale on lunar detail, star clusters and distant terrestrial subjects without the tunnel-like view often associated with higher magnification. For long-range daytime observation, the broad field helps maintain orientation and makes scanning less fatiguing.

The optical design is equally important. Nikon pairs the wide-angle eyepiece concept with a Field Flattener Lens System to keep the image sharp much closer to the edge, and the use of ED glass helps control color fringing on bright, high-contrast subjects. The 5.00 mm exit pupil supports a bright, comfortable image, while 15.30 mm eye relief gives many eyeglass wearers a more usable viewing position. This model uses individual focusing, with separate adjustment for each eyepiece, a layout that suits distant observation where focus changes are infrequent and stable precision matters more than speed. The magnesium body, waterproof construction and nitrogen filling support reliable field use, while the supplied tripod adapter is especially valuable for extended sessions with a binocular weighing 2505.00 g.

About Nikon

Nikon was established in Tokyo on July 25, 1917, as Nippon Kogaku K.K. From the beginning, the company developed around precision optics, and that background still shapes its position in sport optics today. Nikon’s sport optics include binoculars, fieldscopes, and laser rangefinders, alongside a broader business that also covers imaging products, precision equipment, healthcare, industry, components, and digital manufacturing. The company later adopted the name Nikon Corporation on April 1, 1988.

Within binoculars, Nikon has built a broad lineup that includes MONARCH, PROSTAFF, EDG, ACULON, and High Grade families, covering everything from general outdoor use to more specialized optical instruments. Many Nikon binoculars use multilayer-coated lenses to improve light transmission, a long-standing strength that is especially relevant in premium observation optics such as the WX series.

Main Features

• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Abbe/Koenig
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view at 1000 m: 157.50 m/1000m
• Field of view: 9.00 °
• Apparent field of view: 76.40 °
• Exit pupil: 5.00 mm
• Eye relief: 15.30 mm
• Close focus: 20.00 m
• Diopter range: -6.0/+5.0
• Focusing system: Separated for each eye
• Interpupillary distance: 58.00 mm - 78.00 mm
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Dimensions: 291.00 mm x 171.00 mm x 80.00 mm
• Weight: 2505.00 g
• Color: Black
• Made in: China

Warranty

The Nikon WX 10x50 IF is covered by a 5-year warranty.

In the Box

• Case
• Case strap
• Cover-type objective lens caps
• Cover-type eyepiece cap
• Neck strap
• Tripod adaptor TRA-5