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8.5mm smc XF Series Eyepiece (1.25")

8.5mm smc XF Series Eyepiece (1.25") - Main image
$89.4 $149 In stock

Category: Eyepieces

Description

Developed for exclusive use with the compact PF-65ED and PF-645EDA spotting scopes, the smc PENTAX XF series offers a choice of three distinctive eyepieces: two unifocal models with a long eye relief and a wide angle of view, and one zoom model with a 20-60X variable magnification range. When the rotatable eyecup is removed, they feature an adapter-mounting screw (30.5mm in diameter with a 0.5mm pitch for the unifocal models, and 43mm in diameter with a 0.75mm pitch for the zoom model).

Specifications

Product name

smc PENTAX XF12

smc PENTAX XF8.5

smc PENTAX XF ZOOM EYEPIECE
6.5mm-19.5mm

Lens Structure

6 elements in 4 groups

Attachment Diameter

31.7mm

Length & External Diameter

78 x 43mm

83 x 43mm

88 x 50mm

Weight

155g

150g

240g

Screw Diameter for Adapter

M30.5 P=0.5

M30.5 P=0.6

M43 P=0.75

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Evelyn Y. ★★★★★

The 8.5mm focal length gives me crisp, bright views of Jupiter's bands through my PF-65ED, and the long eye relief lets me see the full field without taking off my glasses. It's a solid upgrade from the stock eyepiece.

Charlotte ★★★★★

The sharpness through this eyepiece at high magnification is incredible, and the multi-coating cuts glare noticeably even on bright days. It locks into my spotting scope with a smooth, positive click.

Samuel S. ★★★★★

The 8.5mm is a real step up from my old zoom for crispness, and the 1.25" barrel makes swapping it with my other eyepieces a breeze. Even on a wobbly tripod, the image holds steady enough to catch fine feather detail on distant birds. It's a bit pricey for a single focal length, but the clarity on m