Outfitted with a magnification and objective lens combination that are optimized for low-light use, the Minox 8x56 X-active Binoculars are designed to allow you to move fast, find game, and track it from the first glimmer of dawn through to the last dying rays of dusk.

The binoculars' 8x power brings your subject in close for observation and positive identification while presenting you with an ultrawide exit pupil and extra-long eye relief, making them ideal for bird watching and hunting. The massive 56mm objectives keep the views bright and sharp even in low and challenging light like at dawn and dusk or under heavy cloud cover or forest canopies. Proprietary M* anti-reflection multi-coatings on the lenses and phase-corrected roof prisms transmit bright and clear high-contrast images with true neutral color rendition and crisp clarity. From the generous field of view to the wide exit pupil to the long eye relief, the X-active's performance is critical for scanning the terrain while identifying your target and maintaining sight of it without it seeing or smelling you.

Utilizing an open-bridge/dual-hinge configuration helps to offset the weight of the large objectives without sacrificing stability while providing plenty of room to wrap your hands completely around the optical tubes for a better grip. The chassis is made of a lightweight and durable aluminum alloy wrapped in a protective armor that provides a slip-resistant grip—especially in cold and wet weather. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be resistant to internal fogging and also waterproof and submersible to 16'—so the X-active will fair better than you if they tumble into a stream or pond. And if you do end up in a stream, tethered objective lens caps and one-piece ocular rainguard prevent their loss while allowing for fast reaction when opportunities present themselves.