Nikon Mikron 6×15 CF

Specifications:

Objective diameter:  15 mm
Magnification:  6 x
Exit pupil: 2.5 mm
IPD:  57 – 84 mm
Usable eye relief (measured from rim of eyecup): 10 mm
RFOV:  8.0  degrees = 140 m
Minimum focus distance (measured): 2.0 m
Focus type:  CF
Prism system:  Porro I Reverse
Waterproof: no
Weight (measured, with eyepiece cover and strap): 137 g
Made in: Japan

Remarks:

This is quite an expensive little toy, but its optical performance should not be underestimated. In many situations, the tiny Mikron might actually be preferrable to an 8×20 bino, not least because the Mikron’s 140m field of view is wider than that of any 8×20 on the market. However, you need to learn how to best hold it; once you master that, the Mikron provides a lot of pleasure (except for its sub-optimal stray-light performance). Works great at sports events, theater or concerts.

Ratings:

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Review:

A brief 2014 review (in German) can be found here
https://www.juelich-bonn.com/jForum/read.php?9,423100,423100#msg-423100
and here
https://www.juelich-bonn.com/jForum/read.php?9,423100,423119#msg-423119