Minox X-TOUR 8x34 specs and field of view
The X-TOUR 8x34 gives a 420 ft field of view at 17.8 oz, with a close focus of 6.6 ft and 16.3 mm of eye relief.
- Field of view
- 420 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.3 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 17.8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 420 ft view, wider than the typical 372 ft
- 16.3 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
Who the X-TOUR 8x34 suits
The 6.6 ft close focus is short for nearby subjects, and the 16.3 mm eye relief serves eyeglass wearers. Calculated exit pupil is 4.3 mm.
Its exit pupil works out to 4.3 mm, smaller than the 5.3 mm of the 8x42 for dim light.
X-TOUR 8x34 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. X-TOUR 8x34 is one of 5 models in the 8x34 binoculars comparison.
X-TOUR 8x34 specifications
X-TOUR 8x34 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x34 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 34 mm |
| Field of view | 420 ft at 1,000 yd (140 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 16.3 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 17.8 oz (505 g) |
| Length | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
| Width | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, 1 m for 30 min |
| 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-TOUR 8x34 against other 8x34 binoculars
X-TOUR 8x34 shows 420 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart. At 17.8 oz it is heavier than the 16.7 oz median for the size.
X-TOUR 8x34 and its nearest rivals
X-TOUR 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-TOUR 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm | |
| Minox X-lite 8x34 | 372 ft | 9.8 ft | 15.9 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-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 8x34 | 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm |
| 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 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 8x34 questions
X-TOUR 8x34: does it work with glasses?
X-TOUR 8x34 has 16.3 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
X-TOUR 8x34: what does 8x34 mean?
X-TOUR 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-TOUR 8x34: how wide is the view?
X-TOUR 8x34 shows a view 420 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 372 ft median of the 5 8x34 models in the chart.