Steiner BluHorizons 10x26 specs and field of view
The BluHorizons 10x26 has a 294 ft field of view equal to the 10x26 median, and its weight of 10.6 oz matches too. It uses a roof prism and lists in the $200 to $500 band.
- Field of view
- 294 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 12.4 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 10.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.6 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Waterproof
Who the BluHorizons 10x26 suits
A pocket-size 10x with a 9.8 ft close focus suits trail and travel use. The IPX-4 rating covers splashes.
The 12.4 mm eye relief is under the 14 mm median, so eyeglass wearers may lose part of the view. The calculated exit pupil is 2.6 mm.
BluHorizons 10x26 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. BluHorizons 10x26 is one of 6 models in the 10x26 binoculars comparison. Steiner lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
BluHorizons 10x26 specifications
BluHorizons 10x26 figures as Steiner prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x26 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 26 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| 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 | 12.4 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 70 mm |
| Weight | 10.6 oz (301 g) |
| Waterproofing | IPX-4 |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 2.6 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.1 * |
| Relative brightness | 6.8 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
BluHorizons 10x26 against other 10x26 binoculars
BluHorizons 10x26 shows 294 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 294 ft median of the 6 10x26 models in the chart. At 10.6 oz it is at or under the 10.6 oz median weight for the size.
BluHorizons 10x26 and its nearest rivals
BluHorizons 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 | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner BluHorizons 10x26 | 294 ft | 12.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.6 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x26 | 302 ft | 12.7 mm | 11 ft | 10.5 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Vantage HD 10x26 | 293 ft | 14 mm | 11.5 ft | 9.5 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Vortex Vanquish 10x26 | 294 ft | 16 mm | 7.6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.6 mm | $100 to $200 |
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Other sizes of the BluHorizons
Steiner makes the BluHorizons in 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner BluHorizons 10x26 | 10x26 | 294 ft | 12.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.6 oz | 2.6 mm | |
| Steiner BluHorizons 10x42 | 10x42 | 300 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 25 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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BluHorizons 10x26 questions
BluHorizons 10x26: does it work with glasses?
BluHorizons 10x26 has 12.4 mm of eye relief, well short of the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
BluHorizons 10x26: what does 10x26 mean?
BluHorizons 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.
BluHorizons 10x26: how wide is the view?
BluHorizons 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.