Levenhuk Rainbow 8x25 Black Tie

• Compact dual-hinge body: The foldable roof-prism design slips easily into a jacket pocket or small bag, making these binoculars practical for travel, walks, and everyday carry.
• 8x25 configuration: 8x magnification brings distant details closer while the 25 mm objectives keep the binoculars light and easy to handle for sightseeing, sports viewing, and casual outdoor use.
• Fully multicoated optics: Multicoated lenses help preserve brightness and contrast, so the image stays clearer in mixed light and fine details are easier to pick out.
• Nitrogen-filled waterproof housing: The sealed body resists water ingress and internal fogging, which helps maintain a clear view when moving between temperatures or using the binoculars in wet weather.
• Central focus with right-eye diopter: Fast central focusing and separate diopter adjustment make it easier to achieve a sharp image quickly and tailor the view to differences between the eyes.

About the Levenhuk Rainbow Series

The Levenhuk Rainbow series was introduced in fall 2014 as a line of compact hiking binoculars built for active everyday use. Positioned as a practical and approachable part of the Levenhuk binocular range, the series focuses on portability, weather resistance, and easy handling rather than bulk or specialist long-range observation. Across the range, Levenhuk combines BaK-4 optical glass with multilayer anti-reflective coatings to deliver a clear, bright image in a small roof-prism format.

A defining trait of the series is its waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction, which helps the binoculars stay usable in changing weather and reduces internal fogging when conditions shift. Rainbow models also share a foldable compact body and central focusing, making them well suited to travel, walking, hiking, sports-event viewing, landscapes, and architectural observation. The series is also known for its distinct color variants, giving it a more individual look than many conventional compact binoculars while keeping the same practical outdoor focus.

About the Levenhuk Rainbow 8x25 Black Tie

The Levenhuk Rainbow 8x25 Black Tie is a compact pocket binocular designed for users who want a discreet color finish with the same travel-friendly format that defines the series. Its 8x magnification is a sensible balance for general observation: strong enough to pull distant subjects closer for sightseeing or sports, yet still manageable for handheld use without the added size of a larger objective system. The 25.00 mm objectives keep the binoculars light at 280.00 g, so they are easy to carry through a full day outdoors.

The optical system uses a Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout and fully multicoated lenses, a combination that supports a crisp, contrast-rich image in a body that folds down small. A 133.35 m/1000m field of view gives a broad enough picture for scanning city scenes, trails, or event venues without feeling cramped. The central focusing system allows quick adjustment as viewing distances change, while the right-eyepiece diopter helps fine-tune the image for individual eyesight.

In practical use, the waterproof and fogproof, nitrogen-filled housing is one of the model’s strongest advantages. It makes the binoculars more dependable in damp weather and when moving between warm and cool environments. The dual-hinge body also helps with packability, while the 5.00 m close focus is useful for nearby details such as signs, exhibits, or architectural features.

About Levenhuk

Levenhuk began operations in 2002, initially focusing on markets outside the United States. The company describes itself as an American manufacturer of optical instruments with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, while stating that its manufacturing facilities are in China. Its catalog covers a broad span of observation equipment, including binoculars, spotting scopes, telescopes, monoculars, and microscopes.

Within binoculars, Levenhuk has developed several distinct product families, including Atom, Karma, Sherman, and Vegas, each aimed at different uses and price levels. The company also works across newer observation categories, with products such as Fatum thermal scopes and Halo and Atom Digital night-vision devices. This broad product mix shows Levenhuk’s emphasis on accessible sporting and observation optics, from compact everyday binoculars to more specialized optical instruments.

Main Features

• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 25.00 mm
• Exit pupil: 3.10 mm
• Field of view: 133.35 m/1000m
• Field of view (deg.): 7.62 °
• Eye relief: 10.10 mm
• Close focus: 5.00 m
• Lens coatings: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 40.00 mm - 76.00 mm
• Body type: Dual hinge
• Body filling: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Dimensions: 65.00 mm x 100.00 mm x 45.00 mm
• Weight: 280.00 g
• Color: Black

Warranty

Levenhuk provides a 2-year warranty for this binocular. This stated warranty period covers the product as specified for this model.

In the Box

• Levenhuk Rainbow 8x25 Black Tie binoculars
• Strap
• Cleaning wipe
• Pouch
• User manual