Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 specs and field of view
Third of 40 in its size for field of view, this UpClose G2 shows 354 ft against a 315 ft median, and its 27 oz is under the 29.3 oz median.
- Field of view
- 354 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 12 mm
- Close focus
- 23 ft
- Weight
- 27 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 354 ft view, wider than the typical 315 ft
- 27 oz, lighter than the typical 29.3 oz
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the UpClose G2 10x50 suits
The exit pupil works out to 5 mm for dusk use, and a 23 ft close focus handles mid-distance subjects. It sits in the under $100 maker list price band with porro prisms.
Eye relief of 12 mm is well under the 17.4 mm median, which makes glasses difficult, and the body is water resistant only.
UpClose G2 10x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. UpClose G2 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the under $100 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $100.
UpClose G2 10x50 specifications
UpClose G2 10x50 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 354 ft at 1,000 yd (118 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 68° * |
| Eye relief | 12 mm |
| Close focus | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 27 oz (765 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.
UpClose G2 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
UpClose G2 10x50 shows 354 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 27 oz it is at or under the 29.3 oz median weight for the size.
UpClose G2 10x50 and its nearest rivals
UpClose G2 10x50 next to the 10x50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 | 354 ft | 12 mm | 23 ft | 27 oz | 5 mm | under $100 |
| Celestron Landscout 10x50 | 354 ft | 12 mm | 23 ft | 27 oz | 5 mm | under $100 |
| Nikon Action EX 10x50 CF | 342 ft | 17.2 mm | 23 ft | 36 oz | 5 mm | |
| Bushnell PowerView 2 10x50 | 344 ft | 16 mm | 25 ft | 27.8 oz | 5 mm |
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 10x50 | 10x50 | 354 ft | 12 mm | 23 ft | 27 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 10-30x50 | 10-30x50 | 225 ft | 20 mm | 26 ft | 28 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 10x50 questions
UpClose G2 10x50: does it work with glasses?
UpClose G2 10x50 has 12 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
UpClose G2 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
UpClose G2 10x50 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 10x50: how wide is the view?
UpClose G2 10x50 shows a view 354 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
UpClose G2 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
UpClose G2 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.