SFL stands for
Smart
Focus and
Lightweight.
The new Zeiss
SFL 8x30 binocular has the brightness and large exit pupil of a full-sized binocular, but it's lightweight and compact like a mid-sized binocular. Even though it's compact, you don't give up Zeiss excellent optical quality. And it's priced to fit your budget.
SmartFocus means your finger falls instinctively on the focus wheel, avoiding any uncomfortable stretching. And the focus wheel is broad enough to use in winter, even with heavy gloves.
FEATURES
The weight is comparable to high-end binoculars with 32mm objective lenses. But the exit exit pupil is larger. This makes it easier to position the SFL in front of your pupils. For some users, the larger exit pupil may also provide more brightness in very dim light.
Perfect positioning of large focus wheel means you don't have to over-stretch your focusing finger. The focus is fast but precise – even with gloves on.
It focuses as close as 4.9 feet, much closer than most other high-end binoculars.
What is SmartFocus?
Look where that focus wheel is! It's close to the middle of the length of the binocular. Not up by the eyepieces, like many other binoculars. When you're holding the binocular, the focus wheel is already right there, under your index finger. You don't have to reach over to the side to turn the focus wheel. As a result, you can effortlessly keep focusing with your index finger, without tension, for as long as you still have something you want to watch and keep in focus.
And the focus wheel is
fast, so you can quickly go from looking at the soaring hawk to the sparrow on the ground by your feet.
CLOSE FOCUS?
We love how close you can actually focus this binocular. The minimum distance varies from person to person, depending on their eyes, but it's about 4.9 feet. Great for butterfly watching as well as birding!
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE
New Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) concept gives lifelike color reproduction, thanks to new lens coatings and a new optical design.
Enjoy 90% light transmission.
Enjoy comfortable viewing and balance despite compact size.
Enjoy a wide field of view.
Enjoy a close focusing distance of 4.9 feet
Tripod adaptable (adapter available separately)
Zeiss-patented
T* coatings and
LotuTec technology help keep your binoculars clear even while in use.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Color: Black
Magnification: 8x
Objective diameter: 30mm
Exit pupil diameter: 3.75mm
Field of view at 1000 yds: 426 ft.
Close focus: 4.9 ft.
Eye relief: 18mm
Interpupillary distance: 54 - 74 mm
Prism system: Schmidt-Pechan
Body: Magnesium, with full rubber armoring
Nitrogen filled: Yes
Water resistance: 400 mbar
Functional temperature range: - 4 / +131 F
Width at an eye width of 65mm: 5.0 in.
Length 4.7 in.
Weight: 16.2 oz.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
SFL binocular
Neck strap
Carry case with carry strap
Dust cover for eyepieces
Removable, flip-down objective lens covers (can stay on or easily be removed
Optical cleaning cloth
User instruction
WARRANTY
Secured by the Zeiss limited lifetime transferable warranty plus 5-year no-fault policy.
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