Nikon WX 10x50 IF Binoculars | "The Spacewalker" Astronomy Optics & Super-Wide 76.4° Field of View

2026-02-06T12:46:26-05:00

Vendor: Nikon
Type: Binoculars
Price: 6999.95

Centuries Ahead. Vision Without Limits. Discover the Nikon WX 10x50 IF

The Nikon WX 10x50 IF is widely considered the "Binocular of the Century." It’s a massive, specialized instrument specifically designed for stargazing and professional astronomy.

With over 100 years of optical mastery behind it, the WX 10x50 IF is Nikon’s ultimate expression of binocular engineering. Designed for the most discerning eyes, it delivers unmatched sharpness, edge-to-edge clarity, and an ultra-wide field of view that feels infinite. The WX 10x50 IF isn’t just a binocular—it’s a portal to visual perfection.

What makes it insane is the 76.4° apparent field of view—to put that in perspective, most "wide" binoculars are around 60°. Looking through these is often described as "spacewalking" because the frame of the binoculars seems to disappear, leaving you floating among the stars. It’s also an IF (Individual Focus) system, meaning you focus each eye once for infinity, and everything from the middle distance to the edge of the universe stays sharp.

Features & Benefits:

Since these are on the heavy side this amazing appliance comes with the TRA-4 Tripod Adapter and a custom-fitted aluminum hard case. This isn't just a binocular; it's a piece of precision engineering for the serious collector or astronomer who wants the absolute best view of the cosmos possible

🔭 Incredible Edge-to-Edge Sharpness – Enjoy consistent, distortion-free detail across the entire field of view.

🌌 66.6° Apparent Field of View – Ultra-wide, immersive visuals that go far beyond standard binoculars.

🔬 Individually Focused Eyepieces (IF) – Precision focus on each barrel for custom, stable viewing at any distance.

👁️ High-Eyepoint Design – Offers a full field of view, even for eyeglass wearers.

💎 Premium ED Glass and Field Flattener Lenses – Eliminate chromatic aberration and curvature for elite image quality.

🛡️ Magnesium Alloy Body with Rubber Armor – Durable yet lightweight, with a secure grip for confident handling.

💧 Waterproof & Fogproof Construction – Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed for extreme weather reliability.

🌟 Handcrafted Optical Excellence – Built with precision to meet the highest expectations of professional astronomers and enthusiasts alike.

For those who demand nothing less than perfection, the WX 10x50 IF redefines what’s possible in high-end binocular performance.

Features in Detail.

Not only will this super-wide field of view seemingly transport an entire constellation of crystal-clear imagery to the eyes of the beholder, but do so with the amazing realism that has become Nikon's hallmark for 100 years. The 100th anniversary models bear this commemorative logo.

This is Where a Century of Innovation Takes You

Eyepieces feature unprecedented optical performance and a super-wide field of view. Apparent field of view of 76.4˚. Engineered to minimize astigmatism and coma aberration and provide a sharp and clear image, while the sharpness of the image at the center of the field is achieved all the way to the periphery of the super-wide field of view.

Field Flattener Lens System

The Field Flattener Lens System is employed for compensating curvature of field from the center to the very edge of the periphery, while realizing a super-wide field of view. Assuring a sharp and clear image across the entire super-wide field of view, this lens system allows you to take in a wide-sweeping view of star clusters or galaxies, while individual stars can be clearly seen as sharp points.

A Comprehensive Optical System that Includes Your Eyes in its Design

With such a super-wide field of view, images in peripheral areas would typically become distorted and change noticeably as the binocular is panned. The WX's unique optical design deliberately retains enough pin-cushion distortion to enable comfortable observation.

High-quality Multilayer Coating

High-quality multilayer coating, providing uniformly high light transmittance across the entire visible range, is applied to all lenses and prisms to realize a more natural, clearer view. The colors of stars in the night sky are reproduced with fidelity.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass

ED glass elements employed in each tube compensate for chromatic aberration that causes color fringing at the very edge of the field of view. Multiple ED Glass elements result in a contrast-rich and high-resolution image. All lenses and prisms are free of lead and arsenic, under the Nikon Green Procurement Standards.

Abbe-Koening Prisms

These prisms, which feature total reflection on all surfaces with a high transmission rate, are utilized for a brighter field of view. Phase-correction coatings on roof (Dach) surfaces of these Abbe-Koenig prisms compensate for phase shifts of light when reflecting inside prisms, resulting in high-resolution, high-contrast images and a slim body design.

Long Eye Relief

Optical design that realizes both a super-wide field of view and long eye relief. Eyeglass wearers can also enjoy a full, clear super-wide field of view. Rubber eyecups are designed to be removed for cleaning eyepieces. Eyepiece frame is designed in a flat shape for easy maintenance of details.

Straight Helicoid Diopter Adjustment Ring and Turn-and-Slide Eyecups

The diopter adjustment ring employs a straight helicoid design. Eyepieces move back and forth in a straight line, and the lenses themselves do not rotate, ensuring the optical axis is not decentered during diopter adjustment. Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with six-click adjustment facilitate easy positioning and click intervals become finer as the eyecups are extended, for easier adjustment by non-eyeglass users.

Waterproof and Fogproof Structure that Withstands Severe Conditions

Waterproof structure that will not be affected if submerged in water to a maximum depth of 16.4 feet / 5 m for 10 minutes. (Not designed for underwater usage). Airtight structure with a nitrogen-filled body that prevents the inside of the optical system from fogging and resists mold even with significant changes in temperature. Wide _operating temperature range of -4F to +140F / -20C to + 60c enables use in severe conditions. Magnesium alloy is utilized in body construction, resulting in a sturdy, lightweight body that facilitates handheld viewing.

Accessories that Support Comfortable Astronomical Observation

Comes with an exclusive tripod adapter TRA-4. 1/4-in. (ISO1222) tripod screw enables attaching to a tripod. WX binocular's exclusive case is supplied for storing the _binocular and accessories.

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Tech Specs

Specifications

Focusing System | Individual Focus
Magnification | 10x
Objective Diameter | 50mm
Angular Field of View (Real) | 9°
Angular Field of View (Apparent) | 76.4°
FOV at 1000 yds | 472 ft.
Wide FOV | Yes
Close Focus Distance | 65.6 ft.
Exit Pupil | 5mm
Relative Brightness | Relative Brightness
Eye Relief | 15.3mm
Size (Length x Width) | 11.5x6.7 in.
Weight | 88.4 oz.88.4 g
Waterproof / Fogproof | Yes
Prism | Porro
ED Glass | Yes