Minox X-TOUR 8x26 specs and field of view
The X-TOUR 8x26 weighs 10.9 oz, with 16 mm of eye relief and a 357 ft field of view.
- Field of view
- 357 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 10.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 357 ft view, wider than the typical 357 ft
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
Who the X-TOUR 8x26 suits
The 16 mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers, and the low weight suits long carries. Its calculated exit pupil is 3.3 mm.
The 9.8 ft close focus is not short, and a calculated exit pupil of 3.3 mm limits dusk use.
X-TOUR 8x26 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones.
X-TOUR 8x26 specifications
X-TOUR 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° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 10.9 oz (310 g) |
| Length | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Width | 4.3 in (110 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, 1 m for 30 min |
| 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-TOUR 8x26 against other 8x26 binoculars
X-TOUR 8x26 shows 357 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 357 ft median of the 4 8x26 models in the chart. At 10.9 oz it is heavier than the 10.6 oz median for the size.
X-TOUR 8x26 and its nearest rivals
X-TOUR 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-TOUR 8x26 | 357 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x26 | 357 ft | 9.8 ft | 10.2 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-TOUR
Minox makes the X-TOUR in 6 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-TOUR 8x26 | 8x26 | 357 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x26 | 10x26 | 294 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.5 oz | 2.6 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x34 | 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x34 | 10x34 | 339 ft | 16.4 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.4 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x42 | 8x42 | 387 ft | 17.9 mm | 8.2 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x42 | 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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X-TOUR 8x26 questions
X-TOUR 8x26: does it work with glasses?
X-TOUR 8x26 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
X-TOUR 8x26: what does 8x26 mean?
X-TOUR 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.