Minox X-active 8x56 specs and field of view
The X-active 8x56 has a calculated exit pupil of 7 mm, and its 378 ft view puts it at place 4 of 9 models in the 8x56 size.
- Field of view
- 378 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 11.5 ft
- Weight
- 45.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 7 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 378 ft view, wider than the typical 375 ft
- Waterproof
Who the X-active 8x56 suits
Low light is where the figures point: a twilight factor of 21.2 and relative brightness calculated at 49. The IPX7 rating goes down to 5 m, and the maker names hunting.
At 45.2 oz it is above the 40.9 oz size median, and the 11.5 ft close focus matches the median rather than beating it.
X-active 8x56 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. X-active 8x56 is one of 9 models in the 8x56 binoculars comparison.
X-active 8x56 specifications
X-active 8x56 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x56 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Field of view | 378 ft at 1,000 yd (126 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 57° * |
| Close focus | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 45.2 oz (1,280 g) |
| Length | 7.7 in (195 mm) |
| Width | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, down to 5 m |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 7 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 21.2 * |
| Relative brightness | 49 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-active 8x56 against other 8x56 binoculars
X-active 8x56 shows 378 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 375 ft median of the 9 8x56 models in the chart. At 45.2 oz it is heavier than the 40.9 oz median for the size.
X-active 8x56 and its nearest rivals
X-active 8x56 next to the 8x56 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-active 8x56 | 378 ft | 11.5 ft | 45.2 oz | 7 mm | |||
| Nikon Monarch 5 8x56 | 325 ft | 20.5 mm | 23 ft | 40.2 oz | 7 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| ZEISS Conquest HDX 8x56 | 375 ft | 18 mm | 11.5 ft | 43.5 oz | 7 mm | Check price on Amazon | |
| Steiner Observer 8x56 | 336 ft | 16 mm | 41.3 oz | 7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the X-active
Minox makes the X-active in 7 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-active 8x56 | 8x56 | 378 ft | 11.5 ft | 45.2 oz | 7 mm | |
| Minox X-active 8x25 | 8x25 | 363 ft | 8.2 ft | 11.5 oz | 3.1 mm | |
| Minox X-active 10x25 | 10x25 | 315 ft | 8.2 ft | 11.5 oz | 2.5 mm | |
| Minox X-active 8x33 | 8x33 | 420 ft | 8.2 ft | 20.1 oz | 4.1 mm | |
| Minox X-active 10x33 | 10x33 | 345 ft | 8.2 ft | 20.1 oz | 3.3 mm | |
| Minox X-active 8x44 | 8x44 | 408 ft | 8.2 ft | 25.4 oz | 5.5 mm | |
| Minox X-active 10x44 | 10x44 | 345 ft | 8.2 ft | 25.4 oz | 4.4 mm |
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X-active 8x56 questions
X-active 8x56: what does 8x56 mean?
X-active 8x56 magnifies 8 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 7 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
X-active 8x56: how wide is the view?
X-active 8x56 shows a view 378 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 375 ft median of the 9 8x56 models in the chart.