Minox X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 specs and field of view
The X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 has a 345 ft field of view, place 8 of 40 models in the 10x50 size and above the 315 ft median. Eye relief is 18.1 mm.
- Field of view
- 345 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18.1 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 32.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 345 ft view, wider than the typical 315 ft
- 18.1 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 suits
A 5 mm calculated exit pupil and a twilight factor of 22.4 suit dusk, and the 18.1 mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers.
At 32.6 oz it is heavier than the 29.3 oz size median, and its 8.2 ft close focus beats the 9.8 ft median.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 specifications
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Field of view | 345 ft at 1,000 yd (115 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 66° * |
| Eye relief | 18.1 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 32.6 oz (925 g) |
| Length | 6.6 in (167 mm) |
| Width | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, 1 m for 30 min |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 shows 345 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 32.6 oz it is heavier than the 29.3 oz median for the size.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 and its nearest rivals
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 next to the 10x50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 | 345 ft | 18.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 32.6 oz | 5 mm | ||
| Nikon Action EX 10x50 CF | 342 ft | 17.2 mm | 23 ft | 36 oz | 5 mm | ||
| Bushnell PowerView 2 10x50 | 344 ft | 16 mm | 25 ft | 27.8 oz | 5 mm | ||
| Bushnell Spectator Sport 10x50 | 298 ft | 17 mm | 31 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the X-UNIVERSAL
Minox makes the X-UNIVERSAL in 3 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-UNIVERSAL 10x50 | 10x50 | 345 ft | 18.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 32.6 oz | 5 mm |
| Minox X-UNIVERSAL 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18.4 mm | 4.9 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Minox X-UNIVERSAL 10x42 | 10x42 | 345 ft | 16 mm | 4.9 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 questions
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50: does it work with glasses?
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 has 18.1 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50: how wide is the view?
X-UNIVERSAL 10x50 shows a view 345 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.