SHADESRACKBinoculars buying guide
Read the numbers and units in the maker’s specification table.
Nocs Provisions ↗What 8x42 means
Nocs lists the Pro Issue 8x42 with 8x power and a 42 mm objective lens. The first number states power; the second states objective size.
Source: Nocs Pro Issue specifications. Read 2026-11-15.
Field of view
Nocs lists 429 feet at 1,000 yards for the Pro Issue 8x42. Keep the distance and units with this value.
Source: Nocs Pro Issue specifications. Read 2026-11-15.
Keep model values separate
The same table gives different values for the 10x42 model. Use the row for the exact model when you compare optics.
Source: Nocs Pro Issue specifications. Read 2026-11-15.
Questions before you choose
What does 42 mean in this model name?
Nocs states a 42 mm objective lens for the Pro Issue 8x42.
Can I apply its field of view to another model?
No. Read the specification table for that exact model.