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Kite Optics MONO 8x30 Monocular

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Half a binocular is often all you need on a walk or a trip: a look at a bird on a post, a far signpost or the opposite bank, from something that lives in a pocket. The Kite Optics MONO 8x30 weighs 247 g and measures 135 x 50 mm, and is waterproof and nitrogen-filled.


Key Features
  • 8x30 optics with a 7.5° field. 131 m per 1,000 m (393 ft at 1,000 yd).
  • A 3.75 mm exit pupil and 83% light transmission.
  • Waterproof, fog-proof and nitrogen-filled. Rated IPX7.
  • Close focus at 4.5 m (14.8 ft). It is built for distance more than for insects at your feet.
  • Pocket size. 135 x 50 mm and 247 g.
  • 11 mm of eye relief. Comfortable without glasses; eyeglass wearers may not see the whole field.

Ideal For
  • Walkers and travellers who want a quick look without carrying a binocular.
  • A glovebox or backpack optic for the moments you did not plan for.
  • Sports and city trips, for a closer look at the field of play or the detail on a building.
  • Stepping up: the MONO ED 8x42 brings a 42 mm objective, a 5.25 mm exit pupil and close focus at 1.45 m, at 305 g.

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Price
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Sale price $210.00 Regular price $220.00
Sale price $338.89 Regular price $360.00
Sale price $365.00 Regular price $384.21
Objective Lens Diameter
Objective Lens Diameter
30 mm
42 mm
42 mm
Magnification
Magnification
8 x
8 x
10 x
Field of View
Field of View

393' @ 1000 yd | 131 m @ 1000 m | 7.5° angular

426' @ 1000 yd | 142 m @ 1000 m | 8.1° angular

339' @ 1000 yd | 113 m @ 1000 m | 6.5° angular

Exit Pupil
Exit Pupil
3.75 mm
5.25 mm
4.2 mm
Eye Relief
Eye Relief
11 mm
17 mm
15 mm
Close Focus
Close Focus
14.8 ft
4.8 ft
4.8 ft
Twilight Factor
Twilight Factor
15.5
18.3
20.5
Weight
Weight
8.7 oz
10.8 oz
10.8 oz