Kite Optics Lynx HD+ 8x42

• Wide 8.65° field of view: The broad view of 151.38 m/1000m makes it easier to pick up moving birds, scan woodland edges, and follow wildlife without feeling tunnelled in.
• HD optics with 90% light transmission: The optical system is built to preserve contrast and natural colour, helping fine plumage detail, antler points, and low-contrast subjects stand out in difficult light.
• 5.25 mm exit pupil: This generous exit pupil supports a bright, relaxed image at dawn, dusk, and under tree cover, while also making eye placement quicker in the field.
• Lightweight aluminium body: At 690.00 g, the binocular stays manageable for long walks and all-day observation while retaining the rigidity expected from a metal chassis.
• Waterproof and nitrogen filled: The sealed, fogproof construction keeps the binocular dependable in rain, cold mornings, and changing temperatures, reducing the risk of internal misting when conditions turn.

About the Kite Optics Lynx HD Series

The Kite Optics Lynx HD series sits in the brand’s premium roof-prism binocular range and is built as a versatile field line for users who need one instrument to cover both open-country scanning and more detailed observation in woodland. Kite Optics currently offers the series in five configurations: 8×30, 10×30, 8×42, 10×42, and 10×50, giving the range a clear spread from compact carry to stronger low-light performance. Across the family, the design combines an HD optical system, advanced coatings, and a focus on natural colour rendition, which suits birdwatching and hunting use where accurate detail recognition matters more than an artificially boosted image.

The series also follows a practical mechanical layout. Removable aluminium twist-up eyecups are shared across the range, and all listed models use a waterproof, gas-filled construction with IPX7 rating. That gives the Lynx HD line the durability expected from binoculars intended for regular outdoor use in wet fields, forest tracks, and cold morning starts. Within the family, the 30 mm versions serve as the compact options, while the 50 mm model is aimed more directly at light-gathering performance. The 42 mm models sit in the middle, balancing portability, brightness, and field versatility.

About the Kite Optics Lynx HD+ 8x42

The Kite Optics Lynx HD+ 8x42 is the balanced all-round model in the series, combining 8x magnification with a 42.00 mm objective for a format that works equally well for birdwatching, general wildlife observation, and hunting optics use. The 8x power keeps the image steady in the hands and makes long sessions less fatiguing than higher magnifications, while the 42 mm objective and 5.25 mm exit pupil help maintain image brightness in mixed light. This is the kind of configuration that remains comfortable in open fields, woodland rides, and at first or last light, where a binocular has to be quick to use rather than technically demanding.

Its optical layout is supported by roof prisms in Schmidt/Pechan configuration and fully multicoated lenses, with stated 90 % light transmission. In practical use, that means a bright, contrast-rich image with enough colour fidelity for separating subtle tones in plumage, fur, or distant terrain. The notably wide 151.38 m/1000m field of view is one of this model’s strongest advantages, because it helps with locating subjects quickly and following movement across the frame. A 17.00 mm eye relief also gives the binocular good usability for eyeglass wearers, while the 2.00 m close focus allows detailed viewing of nearby subjects such as butterflies, plants, or birds at short range.

Mechanically, the binocular is designed for regular field use. The aluminium housing keeps the structure rigid without pushing weight too high, and the central focusing system supports fast, intuitive adjustment when subjects move between distances. Waterproof and nitrogen filled, the Lynx HD+ 8x42 is built to stay clear through rain, cold, and temperature changes, making it a dependable choice for users who spend long hours outdoors in variable conditions.

About Kite Optics

Kite Optics is a Belgian family-owned company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Jabbeke, Belgium. The company focuses on high-precision optics for nature observation and field use, with a catalogue that includes binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, and red-dot sights. This broad product mix shows a clear specialization in sporting and observation optics rather than general consumer electronics.

A notable part of the brand’s identity is that it develops both traditional and stabilized optics, giving it experience in conventional optical design as well as image-stabilization systems. That matters in the binocular category, where mechanical precision, optical consistency, and long-term serviceability are especially important. Kite Optics has built its reputation around practical field instruments designed for regular outdoor use, with product families that cover birdwatching, wildlife observation, and hunting applications.

Main Features

• Series: Kite Optics Lynx HD
• Made in: Japan
• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 151.38 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 8.65 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 17.00 mm
• Close focus: 2.00 m
• Diopter range: -3.0 / +3.0 dpt
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Light transmission: 90 %
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 55.00 mm - 73.00 mm
• Body type: Single hinge
• Housing material: Aluminium
• Length: 140.00 mm
• Width: 128.00 mm
• Weight: 690.00 g
• Working temperature range: - 25°C / + 55°C
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes

Warranty

Kite Optics covers the Lynx HD binocular series with a 30-year warranty. This stated warranty period reflects the brand’s long-term support for its non-stabilized binoculars and suits an instrument built for regular field use.