Kite Optics Binoculars Compact 8x23 (81215)

The Kite Optics Compact 8x23 binoculars are a lightweight and ultra-portable choice, perfect for hiking, safaris, travel, and users who prefer a smaller instrument. These binoculars are especially popular among visitor centers and nature reserves across Europe, and are ideal for children or adults with small hands who do not want to carry large optics. Unlike many cheaper compact models, the Kite Compact offers excellent optical quality, providing a sharp, well-balanced image that is safe even for young users’ developing eyes. Built with the same attention to durability and mechanical precision as full-size Kite binoculars, this model is designed to be a reliable companion for years, with full service and repair support available.

The binoculars feature foldable rubber eyepiece cups, a precise focus wheel for razor-sharp images, and a wide field of view. Included accessories are a lens cap, carrying strap, and case.

Key features:

• Extremely small and ultra-lightweight design

• Foldable rubber eyepiece cups for easy storage

• Wide field of view for immersive observation

• Durable construction, suitable for long-term use

• Supplied with lens cap, carrying strap, and bag

Specifications

• Prism system: Porro prisms

• Magnification: 8x

• Objective lens diameter: 23 mm

• Exit pupil: 2.88 mm

• Eye relief: 11 mm

• Eyepiece cups: Folding

• Diopter compensation: +/- 3 (right side)

• Interpupillary distance: 58–73 mm

• Lens coating: Fully multi-coated

• Focusing system: Central focusing

• Eyeglasses compatible: Yes

• Splash-proof: Yes

• Watertight: No

• Protection bag: Yes

• Lens cover: Yes

• Threaded tripod connector: No

• Strap fitting: Narrow loop connector

• Carrying strap and case: Yes

• Field of view: 7.1° (124 m at 1,000 m)

• Close focus limit: 2.2 m

• Light intensity: 8.2

• Twilight factor: 13.5

• Series: Compact

• Surface material: Rubber armoring

• Color: Black

• Length: 95 mm

• Width: 103 mm

• Weight: 240 g

Recommended use:

• Travel and sports: Very good

• Theatre: Good

• Kids: Good

• Bird watching: Moderate

• Astronomy, hunting, sailing: Not recommended

These binoculars are an excellent, compact option for everyday adventures and for children who need a safe, quality optical instrument.