Celestron UpClose G2 10-30x50 specs and field of view
The zoom in this UpClose G2 runs from 10 to 30 power on 50 mm lenses, giving a 225 ft field at its lowest setting and 20 mm of eye relief.
- Field of view
- 225 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 20 mm
- Close focus
- 26 ft
- Weight
- 28 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 20 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the UpClose G2 10-30x50 suits
Anyone who wants to try several powers in one body gets that range, with a 5 mm exit pupil at 10 power. Eyeglass wearers get 20 mm of eye relief.
The close focus is 26 ft, the field of 225 ft is narrow, and the 28 oz body is listed as water resistant, not waterproof.
UpClose G2 10-30x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Celestron lists it in the under $100 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $100.
UpClose G2 10-30x50 specifications
UpClose G2 10-30x50 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10-30x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x to 30x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 225 ft at 1,000 yd (75 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 43° * |
| Eye relief | 20 mm |
| Close focus | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 28 oz (794 g) |
| Waterproofing | Water Resistant |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | under $100 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Other sizes of the UpClose G2
Celestron makes the UpClose G2 in 7 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron UpClose G2 10-30x50 | 10-30x50 | 225 ft | 20 mm | 26 ft | 28 oz | 5 mm | |
| Celestron UpClose G2 8x21 | 8x21 | 378 ft | 11 mm | 10 ft | 8 oz | 2.6 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron UpClose G2 10x25 | 10x25 | 300 ft | 11 mm | 15 ft | 11 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron UpClose G2 7x35 | 7x35 | 483 ft | 13 mm | 13 ft | 22 oz | 5 mm | |
| Celestron UpClose G2 8x40 | 8x40 | 429 ft | 12 mm | 19 ft | 24 oz | 5 mm | |
| Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 | 10x50 | 354 ft | 12 mm | 23 ft | 27 oz | 5 mm | |
| Celestron UpClose G2 20x50 | 20x50 | 168 ft | 7 mm | 42 ft | 28 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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UpClose G2 10-30x50 questions
UpClose G2 10-30x50: does it work with glasses?
UpClose G2 10-30x50 has 20 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
UpClose G2 10-30x50: what does 10-30x50 mean?
UpClose G2 10-30x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
UpClose G2 10-30x50: can it go on a tripod?
UpClose G2 10-30x50 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.