Minox X-TOUR 10x26 specs and field of view
The X-TOUR 10x26 weighs 11.5 oz, just above the 10.6 oz median for the 10x26 size, with a 294 ft view that equals the median.
- Field of view
- 294 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14.1 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 11.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.6 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Waterproof
Who the X-TOUR 10x26 suits
Eye relief is 14.1 mm, a little above the 14 mm size median. Its calculated exit pupil of 2.6 mm suits daylight carries.
The place is 5 of 6 for field of view, and the 9.8 ft close focus is shorter than the 10.4 ft size median.
X-TOUR 10x26 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. X-TOUR 10x26 is one of 6 models in the 10x26 binoculars comparison.
X-TOUR 10x26 specifications
X-TOUR 10x26 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x26 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 26 mm |
| Field of view | 294 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 | 11.5 oz (325 g) |
| Length | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Width | 4.3 in (110 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, 1 m for 30 min |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 2.6 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 6.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-TOUR 10x26 against other 10x26 binoculars
X-TOUR 10x26 shows 294 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 294 ft median of the 6 10x26 models in the chart. At 11.5 oz it is heavier than the 10.6 oz median for the size.
X-TOUR 10x26 and its nearest rivals
X-TOUR 10x26 next to the 10x26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-TOUR 10x26 | 294 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.5 oz | 2.6 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 10x26 | 294 ft | 13.1 ft | 10.2 oz | 2.6 mm | ||
| Vortex Vanquish 10x26 | 294 ft | 16 mm | 7.6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x26 | 293 ft | 14 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.5 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 |
Other sizes of the X-TOUR
Minox makes the X-TOUR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-TOUR 10x26 | 10x26 | 294 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.5 oz | 2.6 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x26 | 8x26 | 357 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x34 | 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x34 | 10x34 | 339 ft | 16.4 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.4 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x42 | 8x42 | 387 ft | 17.9 mm | 8.2 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x42 | 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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X-TOUR 10x26 questions
X-TOUR 10x26: does it work with glasses?
X-TOUR 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.
X-TOUR 10x26: what does 10x26 mean?
X-TOUR 10x26 magnifies 10 times through 26 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.
X-TOUR 10x26: how wide is the view?
X-TOUR 10x26 shows a view 294 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 294 ft median of the 6 10x26 models in the chart.