Minox X-Tour 10x26

• 10x magnification in a pocket format: The 10x26 configuration brings distant detail closer while keeping the binocular compact enough for travel, stalking routes, and everyday carry.
• ED lenses with high light transmission: ED glass and transmission of ≥85 (Day) / ≥80 (Night) help maintain contrast, color fidelity, and image clarity in difficult light, which is especially useful when scanning shaded woodland or open ground at dusk.
• Magnesium housing: The magnesium body keeps weight down to 310.00 g while adding the rigidity needed for regular field use.
• IPX-7 waterproof and nitrogen filled: The sealed, nitrogen-purged construction helps the binocular stay reliable in rain, damp vegetation, and changing temperatures by resisting water ingress and internal fogging.
• Central focus with wide diopter adjustment: A central focusing system and +/- 5 diopter range make it easier to achieve a sharp image quickly and tailor the view to individual eyesight.

About the Minox X-TOUR Series

The Minox X-TOUR line is a compact binocular series that MINOX positions for hunting use, especially mobile observation such as stalking and watching from cover. At the same time, the series also suits nature observation and birdwatching, where low weight and quick handling matter as much as image quality. Across the range, MINOX offers six configurations that combine 8x or 10x magnification with 26 mm, 34 mm, or 42 mm objective lenses, giving users a choice between maximum portability and improved low-light capability.

A defining feature of the series is its combination of ED lenses and a magnesium housing. This gives the X-TOUR family a practical balance of optical performance and reduced carry weight, while the image character is described as high-contrast, vivid, and sharp. Every model in the series is also nitrogen purged and rated IPX7 for waterproofing, so the design is clearly aimed at real outdoor use rather than occasional fair-weather viewing. In the MINOX binocular range, the X-TOUR series stands out as a straightforward, compact field option for users who want dependable mechanics, modern optical materials, and a size that is easy to pack.

About the Minox X-Tour 10x26

The Minox X-Tour 10x26 is the most distance-oriented compact format in the smaller X-TOUR body size. Its 10x magnification gives it an advantage when identifying game, birds, or distant landscape detail that would appear less defined through a lower-power pocket binocular. Paired with a 26.00 mm objective lens, it remains notably compact at 114.00 mm long and 310.00 g, which makes it easy to keep in a jacket pocket, daypack, or vehicle compartment for fast access.

Optically, this model is built for bright, crisp daytime viewing. The 2.60 mm exit pupil and 98.00 m/1000m field of view reflect its emphasis on reach and portability rather than wide-angle, low-light observation. In practice, that makes it well suited to open-country scanning, travel, hiking, and short observation stops where carrying a larger binocular would be less convenient. The stated light transmission of ≥85 (Day) / ≥80 (Night) supports a clear, contrast-rich image, while the ED-based X-TOUR platform is designed to keep color fringing under control and preserve detail.

The mechanical layout is equally practical. A central focusing system allows quick adjustment when subjects change distance, and the diopter setting on both eye-pieces with a +/- 5 range helps adapt the binocular to individual vision. The single-hinge magnesium body keeps the shape slim and easy to grip, while IPX-7 waterproofing, nitrogen filling, and fogproof construction make the binocular suitable for wet weather, cold mornings, and frequent outdoor use.

About Minox

MINOX GmbH was founded in 1945 in Wetzlar, Germany, a city closely associated with German optical engineering. The company later became independent after separating from Leica Camera AG in 2005, and in 2013 it joined the Blaser Group. On February 1, 2020, MINOX relocated to Isny, Germany.

In sport optics, MINOX has built its reputation through practical field products rather than a narrow single-category focus. The company develops binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, night-vision devices, and wildlife cameras, and it entered the sport-optics market in the 1990s. That background is relevant here because MINOX binoculars are shaped by the same emphasis on portable field use, durable construction, and clear optical performance seen across its hunting and observation range. The brand’s broader history also reaches back to Walter Zapp’s 1936 miniature-camera prototype, which established the MINOX name in precision compact optics.

Main Features

• Product type: Pocket binoculars
• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 26.00 mm
• Field of view: 98.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 5.61 °
• Exit pupil: 2.60 mm
• Close focus: 14.10 m
• Diopter range: +/- 5
• Prism/body design: Single hinge
• Focus system: Central
• Diopter setting position: On both eye-pieces
• Interpupillary distance: 56.00 mm - 72.00 mm
• Light transmission: ≥85 (Day) / ≥80 (Night)
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Waterproof rating: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Working temperature range: -25 up to +55
• Dimensions: 114.00 mm x 110.00 mm x 38.00 mm
• Weight: 310.00 g
• Color: Black
• Made in: China

Warranty

The Minox X-Tour 10x26 comes with a 2-year warranty.