Minox X-lite 8x34 specs and field of view
The X-lite 8x34 shows a 4.3 mm calculated exit pupil and 372 ft of view at 15.9 oz.
- Field of view
- 372 ftat 1,000 yd
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 15.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 15.9 oz, lighter than the typical 16.7 oz
- Waterproof
Who the X-lite 8x34 suits
A middle size for mixed use: the twilight factor works out to 16.5 and relative brightness to 18.1. The eye spacing range is 56 to 76 mm.
The 9.8 ft close focus is not short, and no eye relief figure is printed.
X-lite 8x34 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. X-lite 8x34 is one of 5 models in the 8x34 binoculars comparison.
X-lite 8x34 specifications
X-lite 8x34 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x34 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 34 mm |
| Field of view | 372 ft at 1,000 yd (124 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 7.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 57° * |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 15.9 oz (450 g) |
| Length | 5.2 in (133 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 4.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 16.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 18.1 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-lite 8x34 against other 8x34 binoculars
X-lite 8x34 shows 372 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart. At 15.9 oz it is at or under the 16.7 oz median weight for the size.
X-lite 8x34 and its nearest rivals
X-lite 8x34 next to the 8x34 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 8x34 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 4.3 mm | ||
| Minox X-TOUR 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm | |
| Hawke Vantage HD 8x34 | 372 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 15.2 oz | 4.3 mm | $100 to $200 |
| GPO Passion SD 8x34 | 366 ft | 17.4 mm | 9.8 ft | 16.7 oz | 4.3 mm | $200 to $500 |
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 8x34 | 8x34 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 oz | 4.3 mm | |
| 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 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 8x34 questions
X-lite 8x34: what does 8x34 mean?
X-lite 8x34 magnifies 8 times through 34 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
X-lite 8x34: how wide is the view?
X-lite 8x34 shows a view 372 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart.