Leica 8x20 Monovid Waterproof monocular with close focus conversion lens

Name: Leica 8x20 Monovid
Brand: Leica
SKU: 91040390
Price: 619.0 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Item # 91040390

This high-performance monocular fits in your pocket for fast, easy access to the view you want to magnify.

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This high-performance monocular fits in your pocket for fast, easy access to the view you want to magnify.

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Leica's lightweight, easy-to-stash Monovid 8x20 monocular gives you fast access to an enhanced view.

When you're traveling light, the Leica 8x20 Monovid could be just what you need to enhance your view of the action around you. This lightweight and compact high-performance monocular goes where binoculars fear to tread — backpacking, mountain biking, or even to a concert or sporting event. Anywhere you just can't afford the albatross of binoculars around your neck, take the Monovid.

So many times with binoculars, by the time I stop my bike and get them out, my bird has flown. With the Monovid, just reach into your pocket — or the handy included belt-loop case — and get your closer look before you can say "glossy ibis." Its fantastic coated glass lens system will give you bright, clear, high-contrast images with lifelike colors, all through a monocular about the size of a bratwurst.

Need to see close-up?

The Monovid comes with a close-up conversion lens that lets you see the small stuff like insects or flowers from as close as 10 inches. Screw the close-up lens onto the front of the monocular and you'll see the fine details — hairy insect legs and all.

When you're not using it, the conversion lens fits safely in the included belt loop case. And this leather case's silent magnetic fastener won't frighten nearby wildlife away when you open or shut it.

The right stuff for wet conditions

The Monovid's nitrogen-filled aluminum body prevents misting, and its AquaDura™ lens coating repels water and dirt. It's also fully waterproof to a depth of 5m (16-1/2 feet) — so you can feel safe scanning and focusing it even in the rain or salt spray.

Experience Leica quality and design

Leica optics are among the best in the world. I learned photography on my dad's old 1950's Leica M3, and I bet it's still taking great images for the lucky person he eventually sold it to. With top-notch glass and coatings coupled with design refinements that reflect Leica's 150-year-plus history in the optics business, this compact monocular is also built to last a lifetime — and more.

Product highlights:

General:

8x monocular with Leica AquaDura® lens coating to protect the optics from water, dust and dirt
nitrogen-filled waterproof and fogproof design for use in all weather conditions
HDC® multicoating increases contrast and provides true color rendition
roof-prism design with phase-correcting P40 coating
die-cast aluminum body
sliding eyecup provides comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses
durable leather armor exterior offers non-slip grip

Specifications:

magnification: 8x
objective lens diameter: 20mm
objective angle of view: 6.3°
linear field of view at 1,000 yards: 330 feet
internal focus via lens barrel ring
close focus distance: 5.9 feet
close focus distance with included close focusing lens: 9-13/16"-11-13/16" inches (25cm-30cm)
exit pupil: 2.5mm
eye relief: 15mm
twilight factor: 12.7
1-3/8" diameter x 3-13/16"L
weight: approximately 3.95 oz. (monocular); 4.44 oz. (with close focus lens)
warranty: 10 years

Supplied Accessories:

close focus conversion lens
leather case with belt loop and silent magnetic closure
wrist strap
eyepiece protection cover
MFR # 40390
Item # 91040390

What's in the box:

Leica 8x20 Monovid owner's manual

8x20 Monocular (black)
Eyepiece cover (installed)
Closeup lens
Wrist strap
Leather case
Instructions
Guarantee Card
Serial number card

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Features

Overview: The Leica Monovid 8x20 (#40390) monocular is lightweight and easy to carry in your pocket or purse. It has 8x magnification, and comes with an accessory closeup lens for viewing objects as close as 10-12 inches. The Monovid 8x20 also comes with a wrist strap, eyepiece cap, and a genuine leather carrying case.

Waterproof: The Monovid 8x20 is water-tight to a depth of 5 meters (16.5 feet). The aluminum housing is filled with nitrogen to prevent fogging and condensation forming on the internal elements.

Premium Leica Optics: The Monovid monocular features premium Leica optics for sharp, high-contrast images with superior color fidelity. Leica's High Durable Coating (HDC) protects the outer lenses from scratches, and the AquaDura Coating makes water and oil bead up for easier cleaning. Internally, the roof prism is treated with P40 phase correction coating.

Closeup Lens: The Monovid 8x20 monocular includes a closeup lens that screws into the inner thread of the objective lens for viewing objects at a closer distance. The normal close-focusing distance is 5.9 feet. With the closeup lens installed, you can view items as close as 9.84" to 11.81" (25-30 cm) away.

Eyecup: The adjustable rubber eyecup makes it easy to position your eye at the correct eye-point for the greatest comfort. The eyecup can be extended for non-eyeglass wearers, or retracted to accommodate eyeglass wearers. The eye relief is 15mm.

Leica Warranty: This Leica Monovid monocular is covered by a 10-year warranty for its optics and mechanics.

Specifications:

Model: Noctivid 8x20 (#40 390)
Magnification: 8x
Objective Diameter: 20 mm
Close Focusing Distance: 5.9 feet (1.8 meters)
Field of View at 1000 meters: 110 meters
Exit Pupil: 2.5 mm
Eye Relief: 15 mm
Objective angle of view: 6.3°
Twilight Factor: 12.7
Dimensions: Diameter 1.394", Length 3.805"
Weight: 3.95 ounces (4.44 ounces with closeup lens)

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