Nikon Sportstar EX 8×25

Specifications:

Objective diameter:  25 mm
Magnification:  8 x
Exit pupil: 3.13 mm
Eye relief (acc. to spec): 10 mm
Usable eye relief (measured from rim of eyecup): 7.5 mm
IPD: 56  – 72 mm
RFOV:  8.2  degrees = 143m
AFOV (measured, rounded): 61 degrees
Minimum focus distance (measured): 1.65 m
Focus type:  CF (direction of rotation from close to infinity: clockwise)
Degrees of rotation of focus wheel from 3 m to infinity (measured): 405 degrees
Extra travel of focus wheel beyond infinity: ca. 7 dpt
Prism system:  Schmidt-Pechan
Waterproof: yes
Weight (measured, with eyepiece cover and strap): 325 g
Made in: China

Remarks:

The Sportstar EX 8×25 is good alternative for those who want a decent pocket binocular, but cannot or will not spend the kind of money needed for a same size Zeiss or Swarovski instrument. The image is not as bright as in the more expensive competitors, but the Sportstar is truly waterproof, well finished and equipped with decent optics, has a wide field of view for an 8×25, and represents very good value for money.

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