Overall
Lightweight and compact with moderate magnification to ensure a spacious field of view, the Lightning-Mini 8X25 Binocular is an ideal companion for your daily glassing needs. An asymmetrical hinge design enables the binocular to be folded up much smaller than typical center-hinged optics, you could easily fit it in a day bag, hiking pack, camping kit, or glove box.
It is equipped with multi-coated lenses and BAK4 roof prisms for a bright, clear image with a generous 324-foot field of view at 1,000 yards. It features twist-up eyecups to compensate for eyeglasses or sunglasses, and its watertight housing is nitrogen-filled so it won't fog up from temperature change. An anti-slip rubber coating makes this binocular easy to hold.
Optical Performance
- 8x magnification
- 25mm objective lenses
- Compact roof prism light path
- Anti-reflection multi-coated optics maximize light transmission to improve color rendition, contrast, and image brightness
- High refractive index BAK4 prism glass produces a round exit pupil and a crisp and clear image with limited edge distortion
- 8-element/6-group lens configuration
- Wide 324ft field of view at 1000 yards
Use and Handling
- Closed-bridge/dual-hinge configuration
- Low-profile center focusing wheel maintains the overall compact and slim form-factor
- Broad 46-72mm interpupillary distance adjustment range enables easy use by people with thin faces like children and young adults
- Twist-up rubber eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
- Long 15mm eye relief helps to reduce eye strain and improves viewing comfort
- Comfortable 3.1mm exit pupil
Construction Details
- Dual-hinge bridge design allows optical tubes to fold under for ultra-compact storage
- Nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging
- Ergonomically-placed indented finger rests improve grip stability
- Rubber covered exterior provides a sure grip for all weather conditions
- Lightweight: 9.17 ounces