GPO PASSION™ ED 8x42 and 10x42 binoculars offer the perfect entry into the world of high-quality observation optics at an unbeatable price-performance ratio. The slim and ergonomic design is combined with the use of high-quality materials. The entire housing is made of magnesium. Thanks to ED lenses, multi-layer coatings, and custom-tuned optics, they offer a wide field of view, high edge-to-edge sharpness and transmission values, as well as a short close-focus distance. Their robustness and optical performance make them unique performers in their class. You will not find a comparably equipped pair of binoculars in this price range.
Features
ED optical design for high transmission (> 90%), perfect color rendition, high resolution, and a close focus from 1.8 m
All ED models with a robust magnesium housing in 5 different colors
Particularly high-performance & compact binocular line with integrated tripod thread
Very wide field of view (143 m / 1,000 m)
Perfect for use into the night
Lightweight (740 g), compact, and ergonomic handling
Included Accessories
Instruction manual
Cleaning cloth
High-quality hard case
High-end neoprene strap
Objective and eyepiece covers
| Prism system | Schmidt-Pechan | |
| Magnification | 8x | |
| Field of view (FOV) at 1,000 yds | 428 | |
| Field of view (FOV) at 1,000 m | 143 | |
| Objective diameter (mm) | Clear aperture | 42 |
| Eyepiece diameter (mm) | Clear aperture | 23,7 |
| Exit pupil (mm) | Measurement of the exit pupil beam | 5,25 |
| Eye relief (inches) | Measured from the ocular lens surface | 0,7 |
| Eye relief (mm) | Measured from the ocular lens surface | 18 |
| Housing | Magnesium | |
| Close focus (feet) | Shortest focusing distance | 5,9 |
| Close focus (m) | Shortest focusing distance | 1,8 |
| Interpupillary distance (IPD) | Measurement from pupil center to pupil center | 56 - 75 |
| Diopter adjustment | -2,5 /+2,5 | |
| Nitrogen filling | Mbars/ cm | 100 |
| Transmission | ISO 14490-5:2005 | 90% |
| Height (inches) | Without covers | 2,2 |
| Height (mm) | Without covers | 55 |
| Weight (ounces) | Without covers | 26,1 |
| Weight (g) | Without covers | 740 |
| Length (inches) | Outside diameter | 5,4 |
| Length (mm) | Outside diameter | 138 |
| Width (inches) | Fully extended | 5 |
| Width (mm) | Fully extended | 127 |
