Alpen Optics Wings 8×26 Overview

• 1Description
• 2Optical Performance
• 3Use and Handling
• 4Construction Details

A Guide to Birding with Binoculars

Alpen Optics designed their 8×26 Wings Waterproof Binoculars to be your go-to optic for all outdoor activities in any weather conditions.

Their 8x magnification is ideal for bird watching, hiking, and sightseeing; yet are compact and light enough to easily fit in most pockets, packs, and bags. This model of the Wings has a wide viewing angle and comfortable eye relief, so you’ll be able to spend a lot of time behind the eyepieces without eye strain without having to move your head side to side to see the scene in front of you, with an exceptional 10-foot close focus distance. Utilizing an open bridge with dual hinges helps to reduce weight while providing ample room to wrap your hands completely around the optical tubes for a better grip. The optical tubes are nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed to be fog and waterproof, so you can be confident bringing them with you anywhere you go.

Optical Performance

• Moderate 8x power magnifies images while preserving a wide field of view and exit pupil for easier, more comfortable viewing
• 26mm objective lenses ensure the overall form factor is compact, lightweight, and easy to hold
• Slim roof prisms contribute to the small housing size without compromising performance
• BAK4 prisms deliver a round exit pupil and a crisp and clear image with limited edge distortion
• Anti-reflection fully multicoated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
• Short 10-foot close focus distance is ideal for making detailed observations of small subjects like birds, bees, insects, flora & fauna at feeders and flower beds
• Wide 61 apparent angle of view presents an immersive observational experience while reducing the need to move your head side to side to see the whole scene in front of you
• Spacious 400′ field of view at 1000 yards

Use and Handling

• Open bridge configuration reduces weight without sacrificing stability
• Large, slip-resistant center focus wheel is easy to manipulate in cold and wet weather, or when wearing gloves
• Right-eye dioptric correction ensures tack-sharp views
• Twist-up rubber eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• 16mm eye relief reduces eye strain and increases viewing comfort
• 3.25mm exit pupil

Construction Details

• Bridge design provides more gripping surface for steadier handling
• Nitrogen-filled to be resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme changes in weather and environmental conditions
• O-ring sealed to be waterproof
• Textured armoring with improve grip in cold and wet conditions
• Standard 1/4″-20 socket accepts an optional adapter for hands-free use on a tripod
• Weight: 20.8 ounces

UPC: 811803031371

In the Box

• Alpen Optics 8×26 Wings Waterproof Binoculars
• Lens Cleaning Pen
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Table of Contents

• Description
• Optical Performance
• Use and Handling
• Construction Details

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