Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25

• Folding pocket format: The dual-hinge design folds down small enough for a jacket pocket, so the binoculars are easy to carry on hikes, city walks, and travel days when larger optics would stay behind.
• 8x magnification with 25 mm objectives: This combination gives a steady, easy-to-hold view with enough reach for wildlife, landscapes, and sightseeing while keeping size and weight low.
• 17 mm eye relief: The generous eye relief improves comfort during longer viewing sessions and makes the binoculars easier to use for eyeglass wearers.
• Roof prism system with fully multicoated optics: The Schmidt/Pechan prism design keeps the body slim, while the coatings help maintain contrast, color fidelity, and useful brightness in a compact binocular.
• Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction: The sealed housing resists rain, moisture, and internal fogging, which matters when moving between cold mornings, damp valleys, and warmer indoor environments.

About the Swarovski CL Pocket Series

The Swarovski CL Pocket series is a line of folding compact binoculars built for outdoor observation, hiking, and travel where low weight and small packed size matter as much as optical quality. Swarovski Optik updated the design on January 14, 2021, with availability beginning on February 15, 2021, refining the series for users who want a true pocket binocular rather than a reduced-size general-purpose model.

The range includes 8x25 and 10x25 configurations, both using 25 mm objective lenses and an aluminum housing with a compact folding layout. That design keeps the binoculars easy to stow in a small bag or jacket pocket while still giving them the rigidity expected from a field optic. The series is nitrogen-filled and waterproof to 4 meters, which suits changing weather and regular outdoor use. In practical terms, the CL Pocket line sits as Swarovski’s compact everyday binocular family: light enough for constant carry, but designed to preserve the clear, high-contrast viewing experience that users expect from the brand.

About the Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25

The Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 is the more relaxed and forgiving model in the CL Pocket family. Its 8x magnification offers useful reach for wildlife watching, hiking, and travel observation while remaining easier to hold steadily than higher-magnification compact binoculars. Paired with a 25 mm objective lens and a 119.00 m/1000m field of view, it gives a broad, easy-to-follow image that works well when scanning trails, picking out birds in nearby cover, or taking in city architecture and landscapes.

The optical system uses Schmidt/Pechan roof prisms and fully multicoated lenses, helping the binocular deliver good contrast and natural color in a body that stays slim and highly portable. A 3.10 mm exit pupil and 88 % light transmission support a bright, comfortable image for daytime use and the fading light often encountered at the start or end of a walk. The 17.00 mm eye relief is especially useful for eyeglass wearers, while the close focus of 2.50 m makes the binocular practical for nearby details such as flowers, insects, or museum and architectural viewing.

Mechanically, the dual-hinge body folds down compactly without giving up handling security in use. Central focusing keeps operation simple and quick, and the central diopter adjustment allows precise tuning to the user’s eyesight. With a weight of 345.00 g, the CL Pocket 8x25 is built for people who want a serious hiking binocular or travel binocular that is easy to carry all day.

About Swarovski

SWAROVSKI OPTIK was founded by Wilhelm Swarovski in 1949 in Absam, Tyrol, Austria, where the company is still headquartered. It develops and manufactures sport optics, including binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and optronic instruments, with a product range aimed at hunting, birding, and general outdoor observation. In the binocular segment, the company is known for lines such as EL, SLC, and Habicht, while its broader history in optics also includes the introduction of its first rifle scope in 1959 and the later launch of major products such as the ATX/STX spotting scope system. Within this category, Swarovski has built its reputation on precise mechanical construction, strong optical performance, and field-oriented ergonomics made for demanding outdoor use.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 25.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 119.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 6.80 °
• Apparent field of view: 52.00 °
• Exit pupil: 3.10 mm
• Eye relief: 17.00 mm
• Close focus: 2.50 m
• Diopter range: +/- 5
• Light transmission: 88 %
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Central
• Interpupillary distance: 50.00 mm - 74.00 mm
• Body type: Dual hinge
• Length: 110.00 mm
• Width: 98.00 mm
• Height: 46.00 mm
• Weight: 345.00 g
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Working temperature range: -25 °C / +55 °C
• Made in: Austria

Warranty

Swarovski Optik provides a 10-year warranty for this binocular. This stated warranty period reflects the brand’s long-term support for its sport optics and suits a product built for regular outdoor use.

In the Box

• Binoculars
• Field bag