Big enough to impress yet small enough to hold steady, the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 monocular offers crisp, colorful views and a rugged, waterproof build.
The Nocs Field Tube 8x32 monocular is a great all-rounder for anyone after a space-saving optic for birding, hiking and sports. Its 8x magnification makes it easy to keep steady, and its focus wheel allows for one-handed adjustments. Its multi-coated glass provides detailed and colorful views, while its ribbed, rugged casing is easy to hold and hard-wearing. For casual users and for travel, it's hard to resist. Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. There are reasons why some prefer a monocular to a pair of binoculars for bird-watching and wildlife-viewing. Lighter by half, more accessible, quicker to focus and easier to hold steady, the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 is the perfect example of why a monocular can be the best optic for everything from birding and safari to hiking and watching sports. Key specifications Design: Roof prism Magnification: 8x Objective lenses: 32 mm Eye relief: 15 mm Weight: 8.09 oz (229.4g) Dimensions: 5.03 x 1.77-inches (128 x 45mm) Durability: IPX7 (waterproof and fog-proof) The bottom line is that the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 is pocket-sized and portable. Weighing just 8.09 oz (229.4 g), it easily slips into a pocket or, if you attach a lanyard, hangs around your neck without any discernible weight. That means it's always with you and light enough to hold completely steady, giving you a more stable, detailed view of subjects. That's further ensured by its 8x magnification, which is the limit for hand-holding a monocular without any risk of wobbly views. Taken on a hiking trip to a national park where birds of prey swooped above, the water- and fog-proof Nocs Field Tube 8x32 impressed during the day with bright, detailed images. It also successfully fought rain and dew. Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32 monocular review Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32: Design Image 1 of 5 A simple drawstring…
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