Kite Optics Ibis 8.5x50 ED

• ED/HD optical system: The extra-low-dispersion design reduces chromatic aberration and keeps the image sharp across the field, which helps with cleaner detail recognition and more reliable color judgement in daylight and at dusk.
• 8.5x50 low-light format: The combination of 8.5x magnification and a 50.00 mm objective gives this binocular a bright, steady view that suits woodland observation, hide use, and long sessions in fading light.
• Open-bridge aluminium body: The open-bridge layout makes the binocular easier to wrap a hand around for secure one-handed carrying, while the aluminium construction keeps it robust without becoming overly heavy.
• Fully multicoated roof-prism optics: Schmidt/Pechan prisms, full multicoating, and 90 % light transmission work together to maintain contrast and image brightness, especially when scanning shaded terrain or distant edges.
• Field-ready weather protection: Waterproof, fogproof, and nitrogen-filled construction helps the binocular stay dependable through rain, cold mornings, and rapid temperature changes that can fog lesser optics.

About the Kite Optics Ibis ED Series

The Kite Optics Ibis ED series sits in the brand’s traditional binocular range as a line built around open-bridge ergonomics, practical field handling, and an ED/HD optical system. The series includes 8x42, 10x42, 8.5x50, 10x50, and 12x50 models, giving users a choice between lighter all-round formats and larger low-light configurations. Across the range, the design focuses on comfortable grip and stable handling, with the bridge shape allowing the hand to wrap around one barrel while the index finger naturally reaches the central focus wheel.

Metal twist-up eyecups add durability and can be removed for cleaning or replacement, which is useful for binoculars that see regular outdoor use. Optically, the series is designed to reduce chromatic aberration, maintain sharpness from the center toward the edges, and render colors naturally for more confident identification of wildlife and landscape detail. KITE PERMAVISION and KITE PERMARESIST coatings support clarity and surface durability, while the waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction is intended for year-round use in wet and changeable conditions. In practice, the Ibis ED family is aimed at hunters and nature observers who want a traditional binocular with solid low-light performance and a more secure, modern handling style.

About the Kite Optics Ibis 8.5x50 ED

The Kite Optics Ibis 8.5x50 ED is the low-light oriented model in the Ibis family for users who want more image brightness than a compact 42 mm binocular can usually provide, without moving to very high magnification. Its 8.50 x magnification keeps the view calm and easy to hold, while the 50.00 mm objective lens and 5.88 mm exit pupil help deliver a bright, relaxed image in dawn, dusk, and heavily shaded terrain. That makes this format especially well suited to hunting, wildlife observation, and long glassing sessions where comfort matters as much as raw reach.

The optical system combines ED glass, roof - Schmidt/Pechan prisms, and fully multicoated lenses to improve contrast, suppress color fringing, and preserve natural color rendering. A field of view of 102.38 m/1000m gives enough width for scanning woodland edges and open ground efficiently, while the 17.50 mm eye relief offers a more accommodating viewing position for eyeglass wearers. The central focusing system supports quick adjustment from near to far, and the right-eyepiece diopter helps fine-tune the image to the user’s eyesight.

Mechanically, the binocular uses an aluminium housing in an open-bridge body, balancing durability with secure handling. Waterproof, fogproof, and nitrogen-filled construction helps maintain internal clarity in rain, cold air, and changing temperatures, while tripod adaptability adds flexibility for prolonged observation from a fixed position.

About Kite Optics

Kite Optics is a Belgian family-owned company that has developed precision optics for nature observation since 1992. Headquartered in Jabbeke, Belgium, the company focuses on field optics such as binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes, and red-dot sights. Its range includes both traditional and stabilized designs, showing a strong emphasis on practical viewing solutions for outdoor use rather than a single narrow specialty.

Within the binocular category, Kite Optics has built its reputation on combining user-focused handling with durable construction and carefully specified optical systems. The brand’s catalogue spans compact everyday models through to larger low-light binoculars, and it also develops specialized stabilized optics for users who need a steadier image without tripod support. This background makes the Ibis ED a natural fit in the lineup: a conventional binocular designed around field comfort, dependable weather resistance, and image quality suited to serious observation.

Main Features

• Product type: Binoculars
• Series: Kite Optics Ibis ED
• Magnification: 8.50 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Light transmission: 90 %
• Exit pupil: 5.88 mm
• Field of view: 102.38 m/1000m
• Field of view (deg.): 5.85 °
• Eye relief: 17.50 mm
• Close focus: 2.60 m
• Diopter range: -3.0 / +3.0 dpt
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Open bridge
• Housing material: Aluminium
• Length: 175.00 mm
• Width: 132.00 mm
• Weight: 868.00 g
• Interpupillary distance: 55.00 mm - 73.00 mm
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Working temperature range: - 25°C / + 55°C
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Color: Black
• Made in: Japan

Warranty

Kite Optics covers the Ibis ED series for 30 years. This long warranty period matches the binocular’s role as a durable field optic intended for regular outdoor use over many seasons.

In the Box

• Lens covers
• Strap
• Pouch