GPO Passion ED 10x32 specs and field of view
The Passion ED 10x32 weighs 17.6 oz, under the 19 oz median for 10x32 binoculars. The field of view is 316 ft.
- Field of view
- 316 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 17.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17.6 oz, lighter than the typical 19 oz
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
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Who the Passion ED 10x32 suits
Day hikes and travel suit its low weight. The 10x magnification reaches far subjects while the body stays compact.
The calculated exit pupil is 3.2 mm, eye relief is 15 mm and close focus is 8.2 ft, all short of what larger models give.
Passion ED 10x32 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. Passion ED 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. GPO lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Passion ED 10x32 specifications
Passion ED 10x32 figures as GPO prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 316 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° * |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 73 mm |
| Weight | 17.6 oz (499 g) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof and fogproof |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Passion ED 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
Passion ED 10x32 shows 316 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 17.6 oz it is at or under the 19 oz median weight for the size.
Passion ED 10x32 and its nearest rivals
Passion ED 10x32 next to the 10x32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPO Passion ED 10x32 | 316 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Opticron Traveller BGA ED 10x32 | 339 ft | 17 mm | 5.9 ft | 16.1 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Kowa BD III 10x32 XD | 351 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 17.8 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 |
Other sizes of the Passion ED
GPO makes the Passion ED in 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPO Passion ED 10x32 | 10x32 | 316 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| GPO Passion ED 8x32 | 8x32 | 410 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.6 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| GPO Passion ED 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 26 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| GPO Passion ED 10x42 | 10x42 | 340 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Passion ED 10x32 questions
Passion ED 10x32: does it work with glasses?
Passion ED 10x32 has 15 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.
Passion ED 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
Passion ED 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Passion ED 10x32: how wide is the view?
Passion ED 10x32 shows a view 316 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.