Vortex - 8x36 Solo Monocular

With a generous objective lens, a stable image, and a housing designed to withstand the elements, the Solo 10x36 Monocular from Vortex is suited to birding, hiking, hunting, travel, sightseeing, concerts, sports, theater – anywhere you want a good look at distant details. The Solo's 8x magnification has plenty of power for long-range observations, but is less susceptible to image shake than higher powered optics, and the 36mm objective has light-gathering power for a bright image even at low-light times such as dawn and dusk. This combination of magnification and objective size yields a wide 60° apparent angle of view – that's nearly 400 feet at 1,000 yards. This monocular also offers a very useful close-focus distance of just 16.4 feet.

A built-in utility clip makes it easy to hang the monocular on a belt, strap, or pocket when you need your hands free. The rubber-armored housing is O-ring sealed to keep out water and dust, and is purged with nitrogen to prevent internal fogging no matter the conditions. The twist-up eyecup and 18mm eye relief make the monocular comfortable for people who wear eyeglasses. And at 4.9 x 2.6", it's easy to carry and store.

Optical Performance

8x magnification

36mm objective lens

Roof prism for a compact form factor

Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, clarity, and contrast

Use and Handling

Easy focusing collar around eyepiece

Adjustable eyecup for full field of view when wearing eyeglasses

393' field of view at 1000 yards

Comfortable 18mm eye relief

Bright 4.5mm exit pupil

16.4' close focus

Construction Details

Protective slip-resistant rubber armor

O-ring sealed waterproof & dustproof

Nitrogen-filled for fog-free performance

Integrated utility clip for belt, strap, pocket, etc

Compact at 4.9 x 2.6"

Lanyard & carrying case

• 8x magnification
36mm objective lens
Roof prism for a compact form factor
Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, clarity, and contrast
• Easy focusing collar around eyepiece
Adjustable eyecup for full field of view when wearing eyeglasses
393' field of view at 1000 yards
Comfortable 18mm eye relief
Bright 4.5mm exit pupil
16.4' close focus
• Protective slip-resistant rubber armor
O-ring sealed waterproof & dustproof
Nitrogen-filled for fog-free performance
Integrated utility clip for belt, strap, pocket, etc
Compact at 4.9 x 2.6"
Lanyard & carrying case