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Question as to why so much magnification? The 13X seems unusual?

I have had a pair of Hensoldt 8X56's for a very long time. While they are clear and well made they are just too big for hunting. I don't use them much.



To each his own.

Minox 13X

Big binocular page Hensoldt 8-56

The spec sheet above says the Minox 856 weighs approx. 1080 g / 38.1 oz. My Hensoldt 856's weigh 28 oz (twenty eight ounces).

These 856's were in the basement where I had not looked at them in many years as 842 binoculars suit me fine. These Hensoldts have been used a lot by me. They are banged up some, the 'leatherette' on one barrel is chipped off and the carry strap was broken and tied on. Looking through the double glass picture window they are still sharp and clear.

To add here is a picture taken a while ago of my 8-42's, my son's Pentax and the Hensoldts.