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Weight is the whole story
A binocular you leave at home because it is heavy is worse than a smaller one you actually carry. The Pinion 8×25 weighs 362 grams and folds to fit a jacket pocket. The 8×32 models weigh a little more but gather nearly twice the light.
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25mm or 32mm
| 8×25 | 8×32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Exit pupil | 3.1mm | 4mm |
| Best for | Daylight, city breaks, matchday, concerts | Hill walking, safari, early and late light |
| Weight | Around 360g | Around 480g |
| Pack space | Jacket pocket | Side pocket of a daypack |
Your pupil
about 6mm at dusk
Exit pupil
42 ÷ 8 = 5.3mm
The beam is narrower than your pupil, so the view will look dimmer than the naked eye scene.
Magnification
Objective lens
Light
8×42 gives a 5.3mm exit pupil
Available as Pinion 8×42 HD and ED.
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Weather is not a problem
British hills are wet. Every Pinion binocular is IPX7 rated, meaning it survives full immersion to one metre for thirty minutes, and nitrogen purged so the inside never fogs when you step from a cold summit into a warm café.
