Although Minox is mainly known for its high-class cameras, that doesn't mean that its binoculars are less sophisticated and feature-packed. The latest models of binoculars that prove, once again, the professionalism of the German company are the two devices from the APO HG line.

 

The Minox APO-HG 8.5x43 BR and the APO-HG 10x43 BR models impressively represent the latest technologies in binocular design. Featuring SCHOTT fluoride ED-glass lens elements, these apochromatically-corrected binoculars deliver a brilliant color-fringe-free image.

 

The new type of MINOTEC multicoating, which is a nanotechnology application, helps repel dust, water and soiling from the external glass surfaces. The APO binoculars also pack all the proven features of the HG line, and deliver top class performance in every discipline. This includes, among other things, the M* multi-coating of 21 layers and the silver-bearing Minobright reflection of the phase-corrected roof prisms.

 

The handling of the binoculars has been further optimized with the Quick-Close-Focus (QCF) feature developed by Minox. Just a single turn of the focus knob is all that is needed to adjust the APO HG binoculars from close-up to infinity, while the user can also carry out a very fast adjustment in the near-focus range and precision focusing at greater distances. The distance scale on the central focusing wheel informs the user on the distance from the subject in view.

 

The body, with its waisted design, is made of extremely robust and exceptionally light magnesium, and together with the protective rubber armoring, weighs in at an unbeatable 660 grams. The binocular body is watertight down to a depth of five meters. To ensure reliable, lasting protection against corrosion and fogging, it is filled with argon gas.

 

The large focusing wheel is made of metal, and boasts both an attractive and a functional design. It also features a cross knurl making it and the diopter-compensation ring extremely good to hold. To avoid light reflections, both parts have an anodized gun-metal grey finish.

 

MINOX APO-HG binoculars come in an exclusive wooden box together with an elegant leather case, as well as a neoprene strap and lens cleaning set. You can purchase them for 1,800 US dollars, for the 8.5x43 model, and about 1,850 USD, for the 10x43 version.

 

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