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.

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