Nikon Travelite EX 9x25 CF

• Compact 9x25 format: The Travelite EX 9x25 CF gives more reach than a typical 8x compact while staying small enough for travel, day hikes, stadium use and general carry.
• Porro prism optical design: Porro prisms help deliver a spacious, high-contrast image in a compact body, making distant details easier to separate in daylight observation.
• Fully multicoated optics: Multicoated lenses improve light transmission and reduce distracting reflections, which helps maintain a clearer, more natural view in mixed lighting.
• Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction: The sealed, fogproof housing handles rain, temperature changes and damp conditions better, so the binocular remains dependable outdoors.
• Long eye relief with central focus: The 15.80 mm eye relief and central focusing system make the binocular easier to use quickly and comfortably, including for many eyeglass wearers.

About the Nikon Travelite EX Series

The Nikon Travelite EX series sits in Nikon’s compact binocular range and is built for users who want a small, easy-to-carry optic without moving to a simplified entry-level design. The series covers 8x25 CF, 9x25 CF, 10x25 CF and 12x25 CF models, giving users a choice between wider viewing comfort and greater reach depending on how they observe. Across the range, Nikon combines Porro prisms, central focusing and a waterproof, nitrogen-filled body, creating compact binoculars that remain practical for outdoor use rather than being limited to fair-weather travel.

Travelite EX models also use eco-glass free of lead and arsenic, aspherical eyepiece lenses and multilayer-coated optics. In practice, that means a more controlled image with good sharpness and reduced flare in a pocket-friendly format. Long eye relief and turn-and-slide rubber eyecups make the series easier to use for extended viewing, especially for people who wear glasses. Nikon positions the Travelite EX family for activities such as birdwatching, hiking, travel, theatre and spectator sports, where low weight and fast handling matter as much as optical clarity.

About the Nikon Travelite EX 9x25 CF

The Nikon Travelite EX 9x25 CF is the balanced model in the series, combining 9x magnification with a 25.00 mm objective lens for users who want a little more detail than an 8x compact without the narrower, less forgiving feel that often comes with higher magnification. That makes it a practical choice for sightseeing, wildlife observation in good light, outdoor events and travel, where size matters but image reach still counts. Its 98.18 m/1000m field of view remains manageable for scanning, while the 2.80 m close focus helps when observing nearby subjects such as exhibits, architectural details or birds at short range.

The optical system uses Porro prisms and fully multicoated lenses, a combination that supports solid contrast and a bright, clean image for a binocular of this size. The 15.80 mm eye relief improves comfort for longer sessions and makes the binocular more accommodating for eyeglass wearers. A central focusing system allows quick adjustment with one hand, while the diopter on the right eyepiece helps fine-tune focus to the user’s eyesight.

Mechanically, the binocular is designed for real field use rather than occasional casual carry. Its nitrogen-filled, waterproof and fogproof construction helps maintain a clear internal optical path when moving between temperatures or using it in wet weather. At 360.00 g and with compact dimensions of 101.00 mm in length, it remains easy to pack in a small bag or jacket pocket for everyday travel and outdoor use.

About Nikon

Nikon was established in Tokyo on July 25, 1917, as Nippon Kogaku K.K. and has long been associated with precision optics and imaging equipment. Nikon Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and over time its business expanded beyond cameras into precision equipment, healthcare, industry, components and digital manufacturing. In sport optics, Nikon’s range includes binoculars, fieldscopes and laser rangefinders, reflecting the company’s longstanding expertise in optical design and mechanical precision.

Nikon introduced its MIKRON compact binoculars in 1921, showing that compact observation optics have been part of the company’s history for more than a century. Today, Nikon’s binocular families include MONARCH, PROSTAFF, EDG, ACULON and High Grade models, covering everything from entry-level use to more demanding field observation. Across these lines, Nikon commonly uses multilayer-coated lenses to improve light transmission, a technology directly relevant to compact binoculars such as the Travelite EX series.

Main Features

• Magnification: 9.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 25.00 mm
• Prism type: Porro
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 98.18 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 5.61 °
• Apparent field of view: 47.50 °
• Exit pupil: 2.78 mm
• Eye relief: 15.80 mm
• Close focus: 2.80 m
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 56.00 mm - 72.00 mm
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Body type: Single hinge
• Dimensions: 101.00 mm x 116.00 mm x 56.00 mm
• Weight: 360.00 g
• Made in: China

Warranty

5 years. The Nikon Travelite EX 9x25 CF is covered by a five-year warranty, providing defined long-term support for normal ownership and field use.