Minox X-lite 8x26 specs and field of view
The X-lite 8x26 weighs only 10.2 oz, with a 357 ft field of view and a calculated exit pupil of 3.3 mm.
- Field of view
- 357 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 10.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 357 ft view, wider than the typical 357 ft
- 10.2 oz, lighter than the typical 10.6 oz
- Waterproof
Who the X-lite 8x26 suits
A light pocket binocular for daytime trips. Relative brightness is calculated at 10.6, and the nitrogen fill is stated for fogproofing.
A 9.8 ft close focus and a 3.3 mm calculated exit pupil limit it at close range and at dusk.
X-lite 8x26 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones.
X-lite 8x26 specifications
X-lite 8x26 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x26 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 26 mm |
| Field of view | 357 ft at 1,000 yd (119 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.8° |
| Apparent field of view | 54° * |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 10.2 oz (290 g) |
| Length | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Width | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 3.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 14.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-lite 8x26 against other 8x26 binoculars
X-lite 8x26 shows 357 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 4 8x26 models in the chart. At 10.2 oz it is at or under the 10.6 oz median weight for the size.
X-lite 8x26 and its nearest rivals
X-lite 8x26 next to the 8x26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-lite 8x26 | 357 ft | 9.8 ft | 10.2 oz | 3.3 mm | ||
| Minox X-TOUR 8x26 | 357 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.3 mm | |
| Vortex Vanquish 8x26 | 352 ft | 15 mm | 7.6 ft | 12.7 oz | 3.3 mm | $100 to $200 |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x26 | 356 ft | 16 mm | 11.5 ft | 10.1 oz | 3.3 mm | $100 to $200 |
Other sizes of the X-lite
Minox makes the X-lite 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-lite 8x26 | 8x26 | 357 ft | 9.8 ft | 10.2 oz | 3.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 10x26 | 10x26 | 294 ft | 13.1 ft | 10.2 oz | 2.6 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x34 | 8x34 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 4.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 10x34 | 10x34 | 315 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 3.4 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x42 | 8x42 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 21.5 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 10x42 | 10x42 | 318 ft | 9.8 ft | 20.8 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x56 | 8x56 | 336 ft | 9.8 ft | 34.2 oz | 7 mm |
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X-lite 8x26 questions
X-lite 8x26: what does 8x26 mean?
X-lite 8x26 magnifies 8 times through 26 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.