Nikon Sportstar EX II 8×25

Specifications:

Objective diameter (acc. to spec.):  25 mm
Magnification (aac. to spec.):  8 x
Exit pupil (acc. to spec.): 3.13 mm
Eye relief (acc. to spec): 10 mm
Usable eye relief (measured from rim of eyecup): 7.5 mm
IPD (acc. to spec.): 56  – 72 mm
RFOV (acc. to spec.):  8.3  degrees = 145 m
AFOV (measured, rounded): 61.5 degrees
Minimum focus distance (measured): 1.6 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 eyecap and strap): 314 g
Made in: China

Remarks:

Without much fuss, Nikon recently updated its Sportstar EX pocket binocular with a “II” version. Keeping all the positive characteristics of the previous version (see separate post, https://binocular.ch/nikon-sportstar-ex-8×25/), the new model, available in sizes 8×25 and 10×25, underwent just a subtle upgrade: new ripped rubber armour, eyecups now with an intermediate clickstop, redesigned bridge with focus wheel moved forward, improved AR coatings, and a very  slightly larger field of view (8.3 instead of 8.2 degrees). The Sportstar EX II 8×25 has now the widest FOV in its class and represents excellent value for money in our opinion.

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