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Minox BD 8x42 BL Binocular (Green) USA

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  • B&H # MI8X42BD
  • Mfr# 62152

Product Highlights

  • Waterproof & Fogproof
  • Roof Prism
  • 6.5° Angle of View

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The BD 8x42 BL binocular from Minox is surprisingly lightweight at just 1.4 lb/636 g thanks to the robust polycarbonate chassis. The phase-coated roof prisms & multicoated lens elements perform well beyond expectations, making them the ideal birder's optic without the need for a pack mule!

Watertight to a depth of five meters
Extended eye relief enabling eyeglass wearers to see entire field without vignetting
Sturdy polycarbonate housing
Prism Type Roof
Magnification 8x
Objective Lens Diameter 42 mm
Angle of View 6.5°
Minimum Focus Distance 8.20' / 2.5 m
Exit Pupil Diameter 5.2  mm
Eye Relief 19  mm
Interpupillary Adjustment Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dioptric Correction Not Specified By Manufacturer
Focus Type Center
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.96 x 2.13 x 5.63" / 126 x 54 x 143 mm
Weight 22.43 oz / 636 g

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Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular
 
4.7

(based on 7 reviews)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Quality lenses (6)
  • Strong construction (6)
  • Works well with glasses (5)
  • Close focus (4)
  • Compact (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Bird watching (6)
    • Wildlife viewing (4)
    • Hunting (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (4)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    5.0

    Surprising Improvement

    By John

    from Madison WI

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Close Focus
    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction
    • Works Well With Glasses

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bird Watching
      • Hunting
      • Wildlife Viewing

      Comments about Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular:

      I owned--and lost--Canon 8X32 WP binoculars...I was very satisfied with them. I looked around and finally decided on the Minox 8X42. I'm a very obsessive individual when it comes to stuff like binoculars so I didn't make the Minox choice easily (and without hours of consideration on the alternatives). What can I say? Tremendous improvement (over the Canons) in image clarity and brightness!
      These things, I'm convinced, are the best I could buy. I cannot imagine anything better in the 8X42 range regardless of price, imagine stabilization, etc.
      A wonderful find, great price, complete satisfaction. I'll pass the word on about the Minox line. And BH has always been very good to me.

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      5.0

      8X42 BD BL Binocular by Minox

      By The flying Dutchman

      from Bronson, MI

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction
      • Works Well With Glasses

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Bird Watching
        • Hunting
        • Sporting Events/Concerts
        • Wildlife Viewing

        Comments about Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular:

        Purchase was for birding and wildlife watching. My experience with the purchase so far has been great. The binocular has great vision quality. The best binocular I have owned with a very appealing price.

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        5.0

        Really good Binocular - buy it

        By Mort

        from NYC

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction
        • Works Well With Glasses

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bird Watching
          • Wildlife Viewing

          Comments about Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular:

          I needed a wider, light, easy to carry sharp 8X Binocular. At the price point they are exceptional, comparing well to those costing much more

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          5.0

          incredible bargain for the money!!

          By Peter Bean

          from Fort Lee, NJ

          About Me Professional Guide

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Amazing VALUE
          • Close Focus
          • Compact
          • Lightweight
          • Quality Lenses
          • Strong Construction
          • Works Well With Glasses

          Cons

          • NOT A THING

          Best Uses

          • Bird Watching
          • Hunting
          • Sporting Events/Concerts
          • Wildlife Viewing

          Comments about Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular:

          Yes indeed,this pair came as surprise, although it shouldn't be knowing the optics quality of Minox.These are easily comparable with high end binoculars costing in the range of $1500.00-2000.00.I did side by side comparison with name brands that costs nearly 8-10 times of this and I didn't see 8-10 times the difference, the difference in clarity and comfort was almost identical, maybe 20 years of hard use may take its tool on the Minox and not on the other expensive ones as much, but who cares. If I ever break them or lost'm or if they're stolen, I know I can replace them for around[$] and can afford to buy 3 more for the whole family and enough money saved to go away somewhere spectacular for bird watching when compared to high end ones.I have also looked at the Canon 8X42 IS and the 10X50 IS, nikon 8X42, Pentax 8X42 on the same or lower price level, Pentax was the winner of the lower end bunch.

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          4.0

          Sharp, easy, & relatively lightweight

          By Hiker and modern art lover

          from New York, NY

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Quality Lenses

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Bird Watching

            Comments about Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular:

            Easy to focus, sharp, bright.

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            5.0

            Thanks for you help in finding these!

            By Jimmy Mc

            from Denville, NJ

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Close Focus
            • Quality Lenses
            • Strong Construction
            • Works Well With Glasses

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bird Watching

              Comments about Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular:

              I have already used these for visits to lake and shore areas and was most impressed and pleased with them.

              The clarity and power surprised me and more than met any hopes and expectations I might have had.

              The person in your store was most helpful in making the selection.

              These binoculars have a neat feature which allows them to be used while still wearing eyeglasses.

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              4.0

              Best for The Price

              By bobscottnyc

              from new york

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Close Focus
              • Compact
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Sporting event

              Comments about Minox 8x42 BD BL Binocular:

              I bought these binoculars for sporting events and any daytime events. They are clear and easy to pull out and use. I looked at a high end pair that cost twice as much and the difference was minimal. They are not reccommended for night time viewing that wasn't my purpose for buying. Best Binoculars for the price.

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              What's in the Box

              Minox BD 8x42 BL Binocular (Green)
              • Neoprene Neck Strap
              • Rainguard
              • Protective Carry Case
              • 30-Year Warranty
               
               
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