8.5x43 HG
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Minox 8.5x43 HG (High Grade) Binoculars

This binocular has the potential to make a lot people very happy! For some, it will be an alternative to something from the big four [binocular manufacturers] and will save a significant chunk of money. Great ergonomics, very good optics, and the build quality seems impressive, too.
David Chandler - Bird Watching Magazine - Issue September 2006

The HG 8.5x43 aspherics is one from the family of the new top-of-the-range MINOX binoculars Despite its measurements of only 145x128x50mm it has all the innovative features of the ‘High Grade’ series. Being a lightweight of just 640grams the HG 8.5x43 is perfect for those who want to travel light but have all the advantages of a high quality binocular. Demanding quality in optics, overall build, design and mechanical precision are setting new standards.

If hiking, hunting, tracking, birdwatching or observing wildlife and nature of any kind is your interest, the HG 8.5x43 offers the ideal compact, lightweight entry into the top of the range MINOX binoculars. 8.5x magnification, a lens diameter of 43 millimeters, a field of view of 6.1 degrees (106.4 / 1000 ms) as well as a close focussing distance of less 2.5 metres are the main features of the latest addition to the High Grade series.

About the HG range
By using special optical glass from German glass specialists SCHOTT AG, a newly developed optical system provides an increase of 17% contrast and a fascinatingly high level of 92% light transmission thanks to 21 layers of plasma M* coating and a new Silver coating on the prisms. Internal reflections and stray light are avoided by blacking out any mounting edges of lens surfaces. With their sleek magnesium body design and Volkswagen Bureau designed rubber armoured exterior, the new Minox 'HG' binoculars are real lightweights at the top end of the range and with Argon gas purging are waterproof down to 5m and will not fog up in the event of rapid temperature or humidity change. Enjoy a satisfying new experience when using the all new Minox HG binoculars.

The eyepiece optics include aspherics to reduce 'barrelling' in the margins of the field of view and give a 'flat-field' view. Using just one aspherical lens eliminates the need for three corrective lenses, further reducing the weight. The twist-up eyecups have four click-stops and the diopter setting on the right hand eyepiece is lockable to avoid any unintentional movement during use.

Aside from the optics, Minox has added a 'first' with its innovative QCF (Quick Close Focussing) which now makes it possible to take exact readings from a distance scale on the focussing wheel, an often looked for feature on binoculars. With these exciting features and given quality, the new Minox 'HG' is today's trailblazer that has all the quality and features potential to become tomorrow's classic.