Steiner T1028 specs and field of view
Close focus of 6 ft on the T1028 is far shorter than the 9.8 ft median of its size, and its 12.7 oz equals the median weight.
- Field of view
- 263 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 14 mm
- Close focus
- 6 ft
- Weight
- 12.7 oz
- Exit pupil
- 2.8 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Focuses as close as 6 ft
- Waterproof
Who the T1028 suits
The 6 ft close focus suits butterflies and other near subjects, and 12.7 oz is easy to carry all day. It sells in the $200 to $500 band.
Eye relief of 14 mm is below the 15 mm median, and the calculated exit pupil of 2.8 mm gives a dim image at dusk.
T1028 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. T1028 is one of 5 models in the 10x28 binoculars comparison. Steiner lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
T1028 specifications
T1028 figures as Steiner prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x28 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 28 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 263 ft at 1,000 yd (88 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5° |
| Apparent field of view | 50° * |
| Eye relief | 14 mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 12.7 oz (360 g) |
| Waterproofing | Submersion to 1 m |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| 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.
T1028 against other 10x28 binoculars
T1028 shows 263 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 273 ft median of the 5 10x28 models in the chart. At 12.7 oz it is at or under the 12.7 oz median weight for the size.
T1028 and its nearest rivals
T1028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner T1028 | 263 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.8 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| 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 |
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Other sizes of the T-Series
Steiner makes the T-Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner T1028 | 10x28 | 263 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 12.7 oz | 2.8 mm |
| Steiner T824 | 8x24 | 342 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 12 oz | 3 mm |
| Steiner T1042 | 10x42 | 315 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Steiner T1042r | 10x42 | 317 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 26.7 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Steiner T750 | 7x50 | 356 ft | 20.2 mm | 66 ft | 40.5 oz | 7.1 mm |
| Steiner T856r | 8x56 | 441 ft | 23.4 mm | 66 ft | 42.3 oz | 7 mm |
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T1028 questions
T1028: does it work with glasses?
T1028 has 14 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.
T1028: what does 10x28 mean?
T1028 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.
T1028: how wide is the view?
T1028 shows a view 263 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 273 ft median of the 5 10x28 models in the chart.