GPO Passion SD 10x26 specs and field of view
At 11.6 oz, the Passion SD 10x26 is under the 12.7 oz median for 10x28 binoculars. Its 293 ft field of view places it 1st of 5 in its size.
- Field of view
- 293 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.1 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 11.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.8 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 5: 293 ft
- Lightest of the 5: 11.6 oz
- Waterproof
Who the Passion SD 10x26 suits
Pockets and light packs suit it. Magnification of 10x brings distant subjects closer while the body stays small.
The calculated exit pupil is 2.8 mm and eye relief is 14.1 mm, so dim light and eyeglasses are weaker points.
Passion SD 10x26 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Passion SD 10x26 is one of 5 models in the 10x28 binoculars comparison. GPO lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Passion SD 10x26 specifications
Passion SD 10x26 figures as GPO prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x28 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 28 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 293 ft at 1,000 yd (98 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° * |
| Eye relief | 14.1 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 11.6 oz (329 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof and fogproof |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 2.8 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.7 * |
| Relative brightness | 7.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Passion SD 10x26 against other 10x28 binoculars
Passion SD 10x26 shows 293 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 273 ft median of the 5 10x28 models in the chart. At 11.6 oz it is at or under the 12.7 oz median weight for the size.
Passion SD 10x26 and its nearest rivals
Passion SD 10x26 next to the 10x28 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 SD 10x26 | 293 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.6 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Maven C.2 10x28 | 262 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 12.6 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x28 | 273 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 13.3 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner T1028 | 263 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 |
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Other sizes of the Passion SD
GPO makes the Passion SD in 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPO Passion SD 10x26 | 10x28 | 293 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.6 oz | 2.8 mm |
| GPO Passion SD 8x26 | 8x28 | 536 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.4 oz | 3.5 mm |
| GPO Passion SD 8x34 | 8x34 | 366 ft | 17.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 16.7 oz | 4.3 mm |
| GPO Passion SD 10x34 | 10x34 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 17.2 oz | 3.4 mm |
| GPO Passion SD 8x42 | 8x42 | 366 ft | 17.3 mm | 9.8 ft | 24 oz | 5.3 mm |
| GPO Passion SD 10x42 | 10x42 | 314 ft | 16.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 24.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Passion SD 10x26 questions
Passion SD 10x26: does it work with glasses?
Passion SD 10x26 has 14.1 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 SD 10x26: what does 10x28 mean?
Passion SD 10x26 magnifies 10 times through 28 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 2.8 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Passion SD 10x26: how wide is the view?
Passion SD 10x26 shows a view 293 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 273 ft median of the 5 10x28 models in the chart.