Celestron UpClose G2 8x21 specs and field of view
Weighing just 8 oz, the UpClose G2 8x21 carries a 378 ft field and a 10 ft close focus in a compact body.
- Field of view
- 378 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 11 mm
- Close focus
- 10 ft
- Weight
- 8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.6 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 378 ft view, wider than the typical 354 ft
- Longest eye relief of the 4: 11 mm
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Who the UpClose G2 8x21 suits
A shirt pocket carry at 8 oz suits travel and concerts in good light. The 58 to 72 mm eye spacing range is narrow, so check it against your own eyes.
A 2.6 mm exit pupil and 11 mm of eye relief limit dusk use and eyeglass comfort, and it is not tripod adaptable.
UpClose G2 8x21 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 8x21 specifications
UpClose G2 8x21 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x21 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 21 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 378 ft at 1,000 yd (129 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 59° * |
| Eye relief | 11 mm |
| Close focus | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 8 oz (227 g) |
| Waterproofing | Water Resistant |
| Tripod adaptable | No |
| Maker list price | under $100 |
| Exit pupil | 2.6 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 13 * |
| Relative brightness | 6.9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
UpClose G2 8x21 against other 8x21 binoculars
UpClose G2 8x21 shows 378 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 354 ft median of the 4 8x21 models in the chart. At 8 oz it is heavier than the 7.4 oz median for the size.
UpClose G2 8x21 and its nearest rivals
UpClose G2 8x21 next to the 8x21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron UpClose G2 8x21 | 378 ft | 11 mm | 10 ft | 8 oz | 2.6 mm | under $100 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Aculon T02 8x21 | 330 ft | 10.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 6.9 oz | 2.6 mm | under $100 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell PowerView 2 8x21 Compact | 378 ft | 10 mm | 21 ft | 7.2 oz | 2.6 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Nikon Aculon W10 8x21 | 330 ft | 10.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 7.6 oz | 2.6 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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 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 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 8x21 questions
UpClose G2 8x21: does it work with glasses?
UpClose G2 8x21 has 11 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
UpClose G2 8x21: what does 8x21 mean?
UpClose G2 8x21 magnifies 8 times through 21 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.6 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
UpClose G2 8x21: can it go on a tripod?
Celestron does not list the UpClose G2 8x21 as tripod adaptable.