Leica 8×20 Monovid Monocular
The Leica 8×20 Monovid is a true high end monocular. Its elegant design is as impressive as its superior technology. It is ideal for birdwatchers and hikers who need to travel light. It features a close up lens that allows detailed observation of objects at distances as close as 25-30cm. Simply screwing this accessory onto the front lens lets users experience a macro effect that reveals even the finest details.
It is also particularly practical: when not in use, the lens can be safely stored in the leather case provided. Another ingenious feature of the elegant case is its silent magnetic fasteners, which ensures that nothing is surprised or scared away.
The aluminum body is nitrogen filled to prevent misting, and its lenses are coated with water and dirt repellent AquaDuraTM coating. Furthermore, in contrast to all other monoculars, it is not only splash proof but fully waterproof to a depth of 5m (16.5 ft). So come rain or shine Leica Monovid owners can be certain they will have the perfect view.
Leica 8×20 Monovid Monocular Features
Black leather
8x magnification for quiet and brilliant image results
Small, light and compact
Astonishing macro observations using the included close-up lens
Specifications |
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| Magnification | 8x | |||||
| Front Lens Diameter | 20 mm | |||||
| Exit Pupil | 25 mm | |||||
| Twighlight Factor | 12.7 | |||||
| Field of View at 1,000 m | 110 m | |||||
| Eye Relief | 15 mm | |||||
| Objective Angle of View | 6.3° | |||||
| Close Focusing Distance | Approx. 1.8 m | |||||
| Close Focus Distance w/Close Focus Lens | 25-30 cm | |||||
| Eyepieces for Eyeglass Wearers | yes | |||||
| Sliding Eyecups | yes | |||||
| Focusing | Internal focusing via central focusing knob | |||||
| Coatings on Lenses | High Durable Coating (HDC) and AquaDura coating on outer lens (not on close focus lens) | |||||
| Coatings on Prisms | Roof prism with phase correction coating P40 | |||||
| Prism System | Roof prism | |||||
| Watertightness | Watertight to a depth of 5 m/16.5 ft | |||||
| Housing | Aluminium, nitrogen filled | |||||
| Thread of Close Focus Lens | M25 x 0.75 | |||||
| Dimensions | Length: 97.9 mm | |||||
| Length with Close Focus Lens | 105 mm | |||||
| Diameter | 35.5 mm | |||||
| Weight | Approx. 112 g Monocular ; approx. 14 g Close focus lens | |||||
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