Superb Vixen Ark 20x80 Astronomy Observation Binoculars. Near Mint in Case
Top quality made in Japan binoculars by Vixen Optics, giving incredible astronomy and terrestrial views with stunning 70 degree AFOV optics giving a super wide immersive feel.
Cost circa £1000 when new, these are outstanding binoculars.
- Huge Light Gathering with 80mm lens giving 4mm exit pupil
- Wide 3.5 degree field of view
- Quality Coated optics
- Large Bak 4 prisms
- Waterproof Nitrogen purged internals.
- Rubber armoured and great build quality.
The light control is excellent with baffled, low reflection internals with anti-reflection ribbing.
Views are outstanding with crisp clean stars to near to the edge of the very generous 3.5 field of view and wide 70 degree apparant field giving instructed views and an open field capable of fitting and framing all the popular binocular targets. Views of the orion nebula and the Pleides are awesome.
The binoculars are eyeglass friendly with a 16mm eye relief and wind down eyecups. All controls are wonderfully positive and smooth.
A truly superb set of binoculars for astronomy and equally at home for birding and general observation.
Condition: The binoculars are in lovely near mint condition with just the very slightest signs of use. The optics are also mint with no scratches or fungus. Collimation is truly spot on. The focus mechanism is smooth and nicely weighted with a wide wheel allowing easy adjustment even with gloves. The rubber armoured body is in excellent condition. The central hinge has zero play. There are no straps included. The hard case is in A1 condition. The twist out eyecup holders work as they should.
Manufacturers Details:
Vixen Optics ARK 20x80 Astronomical Binocular. Ideal for astronomical and terrestrial viewing, the powerful optic boasts BAK4 Porro prisms which offers a rich depth of field, with an ultra-wide 70° apparent angle of view to provide users with an immersive observational experience. Anti-reflection multi-coated optics limits light loss to boost image brightness, while integrated pull-out lens shades helps to prevent peripheral light from interfering with primary light transmission, further ensuring bright and clear images. Complementing the optical performance are nitrogen-filled optical tubes to prevent internal fogging when moving from one temperature extreme to another.
A center bar on the binocular helps to stabilize the optic's large objectives, and an integrated 1/4"-20 tripod adapter provides a solid mounting point. The adapter can slide along the bar and lock into place for precise balancing.
- 20x magnification
- 80mm objective lenses
- BAK4 Porro prism optical path
- Anti-reflection multi-coated optics
- 200' field of view at 1000 yd
- Ultra-wide, 70° apparent angle of view
- Closed bridge configuration
- Twist up rubber eyecups
- Right eye dioptric adjustment
- Large knurled focusing wheel
- Long 16mm eye relief
- 4mm exit pupil
- Nitrogen-filled for water and fogproof performance
- Center stabilizer bar with integrated 1/4"-20 tripod adapter
- Extendable lens shades to help limit glare and peripheral light reflection
- Binocular weight: 5.3 lb