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Is 12x52 stronger than 10x42 — 2 Answers

by Lar, from AR, United States Asked on December 11, 2021

Name Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 12x52mm Roof Prism Binoculars
$289.99
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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 07, 2022

The Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 12x52mm Binoculars have a magnification level of 12x and an objective lens size of 52mm. A 10x42 binocular would have 10x magnification and a smaller 42mm objective lens.

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Answered by Br. W., member, from ID, United States, on August 09, 2025

Yes 12x is more than 10x, the first number is magnification and the second number is the size of the objective lens, the lens furthest from your eye.

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