Canon 10x30 IS II specs and field of view
The Canon 10x30 IS II puts 10x magnification and a 315 ft (at 1,000 yd) field in a 21.2 oz body. Within the 10x30 size it places 9th of 10 for field, behind a 346 ft median.
- Field of view
- 315 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.5 mm
- Close focus
- 13.8 ft
- Weight
- 21.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Image stabilized
Who the 10x30 IS II suits
It suits walkers who want stabilized 10x in a body that weighs less than half of the 10x42 L model. Its 14.5 mm eye relief and 3 mm calculated exit pupil fit daylight use.
The view is narrower than most 10x30 models, and the 13.8 ft close focus is longer than the 8.2 ft size median.
10x30 IS II is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. 10x30 IS II is one of 10 models in the 10x30 binoculars comparison.
10x30 IS II specifications
10x30 IS II figures as Canon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x30 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 30 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 315 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 55.3° |
| Eye relief | 14.5 mm |
| Close focus | 13.8 ft (4.2 m) |
| Weight | 21.2 oz (600 g) |
| Length | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Width | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Exit pupil | 3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
10x30 IS II against other 10x30 binoculars
10x30 IS II shows 315 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 346 ft median of the 10 10x30 models in the chart. At 21.2 oz it is heavier than the 16.7 oz median for the size.
10x30 IS II and its nearest rivals
10x30 IS II next to the 10x30 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 10x30 IS II | 315 ft | 14.5 mm | 13.8 ft | 21.2 oz | 3 mm | ||
| ZEISS Victory SFL 10x30 | 360 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 16.2 oz | 3 mm | ||
| Nikon Prostaff P3 10x30 | 346 ft | 15.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16.4 oz | 3 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x30 | 346 ft | 15.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16.6 oz | 3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Canon IS
Canon makes the Canon IS in 10 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 10x30 IS II | 10x30 | 315 ft | 14.5 mm | 13.8 ft | 21.2 oz | 3 mm |
| Canon 8x20 IS | 8x20 | 345 ft | 13.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 14.8 oz | 2.5 mm |
| Canon 10x20 IS | 10x20 | 279 ft | 13.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 15.2 oz | 2 mm |
| Canon 10x32 IS | 10x32 | 315 ft | 14.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.5 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Canon 12x32 IS | 12x32 | 261 ft | 14.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.5 oz | 2.7 mm |
| Canon 14x32 IS | 14x32 | 225 ft | 14.5 mm | 6.6 ft | 27.3 oz | 2.3 mm |
| Canon 12x36 IS III | 12x36 | 287 ft | 14.5 mm | 19.7 ft | 23.3 oz | 3 mm |
| Canon 10x42 L IS WP | 10x42 | 342 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 39.2 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Canon 15x50 IS All Weather | 15x50 | 237 ft | 15 mm | 19.7 ft | 41.6 oz | 3.3 mm |
| Canon 18x50 IS All Weather | 18x50 | 195 ft | 15 mm | 19.7 ft | 41.6 oz | 2.8 mm |
10x30 IS II questions
10x30 IS II: does it work with glasses?
10x30 IS II has 14.5 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
10x30 IS II: what does 10x30 mean?
10x30 IS II magnifies 10 times through 30 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
10x30 IS II: how wide is the view?
10x30 IS II shows a view 315 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 346 ft median of the 10 10x30 models in the chart.