DD Optics Kolibri 8x25 Gen 3

• Compact 8x25 format: The small footprint and 296.00 g weight make this pocket binocular easy to carry all day on travel, hikes, or casual wildlife walks without becoming a burden.
• 116.00 m/1000m field of view: A wide view for an 8.00 x binocular helps track birds, scan landscapes, and pick up movement quickly instead of searching through a narrow image.
• 17.00 mm eye relief: The generous eye relief and twist-up eyecup design support comfortable viewing for spectacle wearers and reduce the cramped feel common with very compact binoculars.
• Schmidt/Pechan roof prisms: This prism layout keeps the binocular slim and easy to pack while still delivering the straight-barrel shape and practical handling expected from modern travel binoculars.
• Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction: Waterproof and fogproof sealing helps the Kolibri stay usable in rain, damp air, and changing temperatures, which matters when conditions shift during outdoor use.

About the DD Optics Kolibri Series

DD Optics Kolibri is the brand’s compact binocular family for travel, hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife observation. The range currently includes six models with 25 mm, 33 mm, or 42 mm objectives and either 8× or 10× magnification, giving the series a clear spread from true pocket binoculars to brighter full-size field options. Across the line, DD Optics uses Schmidt-Pechan prisms and HDX-FMC lens coatings, aiming for a practical balance of compact dimensions, contrast, and everyday usability.

The Kolibri design focuses on portability without giving up field-ready construction. The series combines polycarbonate housings, metal eyecups, and internal focusing, so the binoculars remain light in the hand but still suited to regular outdoor use. Waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction and RNP-coated outer lenses add protection against moisture and changing weather. The manufacturer’s 2022 catalog identifies the current line as Generation 3, which places these models as the mature version of DD Optics’ compact all-round binocular concept.

About the DD Optics Kolibri 8x25 Gen 3

The DD Optics Kolibri 8x25 Gen 3 is the most travel-friendly expression of the Kolibri concept. Its 8.00 x magnification gives a steadier, more relaxed image than higher-power compact binoculars, while the 25.00 mm objective keeps the body short and easy to stow in a jacket pocket, daypack, or glove compartment. That makes it well suited to sightseeing, hiking, casual birding, and general outdoor observation where low weight matters as much as optical reach.

In practical use, the 116.00 m/1000m field of view gives this model a broad enough image to follow moving subjects more easily and maintain orientation in wooded paths, open country, or urban travel settings. The 3.13 mm exit pupil supports comfortable daytime viewing, and the 17.00 mm eye relief is especially useful for eyeglass wearers, who often struggle with compact binoculars that place the eye too close to the ocular lens. A close focus of 4.00 m also makes the binocular versatile for nearby details such as plants, insects, signs, or museum and architectural viewing.

The handling is shaped for convenience rather than bulk. A single-hinge body keeps the binocular slim, the central focusing system allows quick adjustment with one hand, and the right-eye diopter adjustment helps fine-tune the image to the user’s eyesight. The polycarbonate housing, multicoated optics, nitrogen filling, and waterproof, fogproof construction make the Kolibri 8x25 Gen 3 a practical compact binocular for changing weather and frequent carry.

About DD Optics

DD Optics is a German family-owned optics company headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany. The company states that it was founded in 2007 in Dresden and moved its headquarters to Chemnitz in 2012. DD Optics develops and sells binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and night-vision devices, with a product focus that covers hunting, nature observation, birdwatching, and general outdoor use.

Within sport optics, the brand is known for building model ranges around clear use cases rather than one-size-fits-all designs. DD Optics states that its binoculars and rifle scopes are mainly developed in Germany and mainly produced in Japan. In binoculars, the company also highlights technologies such as EDX binoculars with ED glass, Schmidt-Pechan prisms, and DDlucid coatings, showing a consistent emphasis on practical optical performance and durable field construction.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 25.00 mm
• Field of view: 116.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 6.60 °
• Exit pupil: 3.13 mm
• Eye relief: 17.00 mm
• Close focus: 4.00 m
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Diopter range: +3 / -3
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Lens coating: Multicoated
• Housing material: Polycarbonate
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Dimensions: 116.00 mm x 117.00 mm x 38.00 mm
• Weight: 296.00 g
• Interpupillary distance: 54.00 mm - 71.00 mm
• Body type: Single hinge

Warranty

DD Optics provides a 30-year warranty for its precision optics. For the Kolibri 8x25 Gen 3, this matches the long-service positioning of the series and supports regular field use over many seasons.

In the Box

• Binocular case
• Carrying strap
• Protective caps for lens and eyepiece