GPO Passion SD 8x26 specs and field of view
The 536 ft field of view is the widest in the Passion SD series, at 10.1 degrees, and the weight is only 11.4 oz.
- Field of view
- 536 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 11.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 2: 536 ft
- Lightest of the 2: 11.4 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
Who the Passion SD 8x26 suits
Scanning wide scenes suits it, such as hillsides or a busy hedgerow. Eye relief is 16 mm.
The calculated exit pupil is 3.5 mm and close focus is 9.8 ft, so dusk and nearby subjects are less comfortable.
Passion SD 8x26 or another model: the best binoculars by maker figures shows how the popular ones differ. GPO lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Passion SD 8x26 specifications
Passion SD 8x26 figures as GPO prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x28 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 28 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 536 ft at 1,000 yd (179 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 10.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 81° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 11.4 oz (323 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof and fogproof |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 3.5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 15 * |
| Relative brightness | 12.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Passion SD 8x26 and its nearest rivals
Passion SD 8x26 next to the 8x28 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 8x26 | 536 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.4 oz | 3.5 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x28 | 332 ft | 18 mm | 6 ft | 13.7 oz | 3.5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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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 8x26 | 8x28 | 536 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.4 oz | 3.5 mm |
| GPO Passion SD 10x26 | 10x28 | 293 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.6 oz | 2.8 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 8x26 questions
Passion SD 8x26: does it work with glasses?
Passion SD 8x26 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Passion SD 8x26: what does 8x28 mean?
Passion SD 8x26 magnifies 8 times through 28 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.