Pentax 8.5x21 U-Series Papilio II Binocular
Model: 62002
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Prism TypePorro
Magnification | 8.5x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 21mm |
Angle of View | 6° (actual) |
Field-of-View | 346.5' @ 1000 yd / 115.04 m @ 1000 m |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.65' / .50 m |
Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.5 mm |
Eye Relief | 15 mm |
Interpupillary Adjustment | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
Dioptric Correction | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
Focus Type | Center |
Tripod Mount | Yes |
Dimensions | 4.57 x 4.33 x 2.1" / 11.61 x 11.00 x 5.33 cm |
Weight | 10.2 oz / 289 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.05 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.8 x 5.4 x 2.8" |
These compact porro-prism models feature a dual-axis, single-body design with synchronized eyepiece adjustment. Aspherical lens elements give you edge-to-edge sharpness. Clear images and clearly affordable.
This is a really nice binocular. Very crisp and bright image for the size, easy to hold and adjust and not to heavy or large for smaller hands (my wife). Of particular interest is that the shortest distance that can be viewed is only 1.5 feet, so you can view things, like flowers and bugs, very...
... but it takes getting used to this binocular ... finding a target is akin to looking through a straw. Eye cups would definitely help using it,
These binoculars were recommended to me by an extremely talented and world- traveled professional biologist/birder. He uses them for butterfly watching/observing and is well-pleased. Hence my purchase.
John Muir Laws recommended this binocular for field journaling & general use. I hesitated for some time before getting it as I thought that the close-focus feature would just be a gimmick. Close focus is no gimmick, and makes the bino a perfect field companion for almost everything.
I purchased this on the recommendation of a naturalist who leads a local nature journal club. It makes possible viewing of small flowers and wildlife from a comfortable distance (i.e.
The early version of these were recommended by a nature journaling book, as they are the best binoculars for looking at something at arms length, like a butterfly, bug or flower. Sure enough, they work very well close up and at distance. Good at distance too.They are very well made.
- Aspherical Lens Elements
- BAK4 Porro Prisms
- Fully Multicoated Optics
- Angle of View: 6°
- Minimum Focus of 20"
- Center Focusing
- Twist-Up Eyecups
- 1/4"-20 Tripod Socket
- Pentax 8.5x21 U-Series Papilio II Binocular
- Eyepiece Covers
- Neck Strap
- Carrying Case
- Limited Lifetime Warranty