APM 8×30 MS ED (unbranded prototype)

Objective diameter: 30 mm
Magnification: 8 x
Exit pupil: 3.75 mm
Eye relief (acc. to spec): 18.2 mm
Useful eye relief (measured from rim of folded eyecup): 12.5 mm
IPD: 57 – 72 mm
RFOV: 8.1 degrees = 142 m
AFOV (measured, rounded): 64 degrees
Minimum focus distance (measured): 5.6 m
Focus type: CF (direction of rotation from close to infinity: > clockwise)
Degrees of rotation of focus wheel from 5.6 m to infinity (measured): 240 degrees
Range of diopter adjustment (estimate): +/- 3.5 dpt
Excess travel of focus wheel beyond infinity position (estimate): 7 dpt
Prism system: Porro I
Waterproof: yes
Weight (measured, with eyepiece cover and objective caps): 620 g
Made in: China (Kunming United Optics)

Remarks:

– see separate post “APM 6×30 MS”, https://binocular.ch/apm-6×30-ms-prototype/
– see link to detailed review below
– according to APM, this 8×30 will remain prototype and will not be introduced to the market.
However, the design and construction of the binocular being in the hands of KUO China, other optics traders are ordering this model in China and are selling it under their own brand names, such as e.g. Orion with the Orion 8×30 ED model.

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