Description
This listing is for a compact 8×21 monocular with an impressive close-focus capability from approximately 40cm (0.4m) to infinity.
Unlike most standard 8×21 monoculars, which typically focus from 2m or further, this example allows extremely close observation — ideal for:
• Nature study and insects
• Plant and flower detail
• Museum/gallery viewing
• Fieldwork
• Travel and sightseeing
• General outdoor use
Specifications:
- Magnification: 8×
- Objective: 21mm
- Field of view: 393ft at 1000 yards (131m at 1000m)
- Close focus: approx. 40cm
- Focus: Smooth rotating barrel adjustment
- Fully coated optics
- Compact size: 85mm (closed) – 120mm (extended)
- Barrel diameter: 30mm
- Weight: 90 g
- Eyepiece cap included.
The optics are clear and functional with good image contrast. Mechanism operates smoothly.
Compact and lightweight — easy to carry in a pocket or bag.
Likely manufactured in Japan or East Asia during the late 20th century (1990s–early 2000s), typical of quality compact travel optics of that period.
A useful and increasingly harder-to-find specification due to its unusually close focusing distance.
