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title: "8.5x21 U-Series Papilio II Binocular suitable for watching objects both close-up and far away"
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# Fully multi-coated optics for max light Uni-body design locks lenses, boosts durability 8.5x magnification with 21mm objective lenses 8.5x21 U-Series Papilio II Binocular suitable for watching objects both close-up and far away

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** ₪802
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 See the unseen, own the moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 8.5x21 U-Series Papilio II Binocular suitable for watching objects both close-up and far away by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** ₪802 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/16556401-8-5x21-u-series-papilio-ii-binocular-suitable-for-watching)

## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Style Meets Function:** Compact, lightweight design with twist-up rubber eyecups and vibrant color options to match your personal vibe.
- • **Close-Up Magic & Wide Horizons:** 8.5x magnification with a 6° field of view lets you explore both intricate close-ups and distant scenes effortlessly.
- • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Uni-body construction locks lenses in place, minimizing moving parts for years of reliable, rugged use.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision, Day or Night:** Fully multi-coated optics ensure bright, glare-free views even in low light—never miss a detail.
- • **Effortless Focus, One-Handed Control:** Smooth center focus wheel and synchronized eyepiece movement make quick adjustments intuitive and precise.

## Overview

The Pentax 8.5x21 U-Series Papilio II binoculars combine advanced fully multi-coated optics and aspherical lens elements to deliver razor-sharp, edge-to-edge clarity. Their unique uni-body design enhances durability by locking objective lenses in a single housing, while 8.5x magnification and a wide 6° field of view balance powerful zoom with stability. Lightweight and compact, these binoculars excel at both close-up observation (minimum focus 20") and distant viewing, making them perfect for nature lovers, birders, and detail seekers who demand precision and style on the go.

## Description

The compact and lightweight Binocular combines aspherical optical elements and BAK4 Porro prisms to deliver edge-to-edge image sharpness with a 51° apparent angle of view. The optical elements are also fully multi-coated to provide a high transmission of light. With a 8.5x magnification and 21mm objectives, you obtain a notable magnification, insignificant image jitter due to unsteady hands, and a compact form factor. You can easily spot your targets with a wide 6° angular field of view and quickly bring them into focus with a center focus wheel. In addition to observing distant scenes, birds and game, the minimum focus of 20" allows you to study in detail close objects like butterflies, animal footprints, marks or landscape features. To reduce image jitter while observing distant objects or for prolonged observations, you can connect the binocular to a tripod via an integrated 1/4"-20 socket. The binocular also features a 2.5mm exit pupil, a 15mm eye relief, an interpupillary and a diopter adjustments. Unique Uni-body design enhances durability by locking objective lenses in a single housing and synchronizing the eyepiece movement The binocular is very compact, lightweight, and features a single piece frame that houses objectives, which allows for a synchronized interpupillary adjustment. To accommodate eye glasses wearers, the binocular offers twist-up rubber eyecups. Also included are a carrying case, a neck strap, and eyepiece covers.

Review: Lightweight and versatile binoculars for first timers like me - I really liked these binoculars. They are lightweight, small and very portable and sturdy. I don't have experience with binoculars, so I don't have a good comparison point with others, but they looked clear during the day and were easy to learn to use and accommodate to my eyes. It's a bit hard to align them at first, but once you get the hang of them, they work quite well. I bought the 6.5x version for a trip (that included whale watching) and they worked quite well both for long-distance and short-distance viewing in daylight, although, off course they stand out for their ability to see very close objects. I would recommend them as general purpose binoculars without too much zoom and if want to use them for short distances. For longer distances and higher zoom, you might be better off with another model, though.
Review: Banger product - These binoculars have made my walks take way longer. I got them because I was interested in looking at bugs and plants and other small things with the extremely close focusing distance. What I didn't expect was for it to not only do that extremely well (like seriously I have never seen tiny things in so much detail it's amazing) but to also kind of replace my regular birding nocs. Now let me be clear, these aren't going to do much for anything further than 50 yards maybe, but how light they are and easy to use with the single smooth focusing wheel, you can easily use these entirely single handed!(It's surprisingly good for casual backyard birding with a beer in hand, you can easily focus on a bird in a tree and effortlessly change focus to a bird that just landed on a feeder 4 feet away from you) For viewing small things I don't think it gets better than these. They make everything so interesting, every bug and flower and tiny thing just looks so amazing. The textures everything has is incredible to see, even looking into someone's eye blew me away. Now for cons if I have to give some, there isn't really any protection nor a cover for the front end sight piece, though it does come with covers for where you look through. Other than that though I guess it could have also come with a microfiber cloth for the lenses and the included strap is not the best. Overall I'd say these are excellent for the price and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know even remotely interested in the whole world around them, including the tinniest of details.

## Features

- Fully multi coated optics assure maximum light transmission resulting in high quality viewing; Every surface of every element is fully coated minimizing internal glare and flare and giving a bright clear view
- Unique Uni body design enhances durability by locking objective lenses in a single housing and synchronizing the eyepiece movement; This minimizes moving parts and assures these binoculars will function properly and clearly for years to come
- Aspherical lens elements, which are critical in compact binoculars, provide exceptional edge to edge sharpness; This assures that items on the edge of your field of view are just as sharp as those in the center
- The UP models are offered in unique, attractive color options that match your personal style

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00SKO4AUY |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #292 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #120 in Binoculars |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,243) |
| Date First Available | January 22, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 62002 |
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Product Dimensions | 4.57 x 2.1 x 4.33 inches |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Magnification Maximum:** 8.5
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 21 Millimeters
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight, waterprrof

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lightweight and versatile binoculars for first timers like me
*by C***E on September 11, 2025*

I really liked these binoculars. They are lightweight, small and very portable and sturdy. I don't have experience with binoculars, so I don't have a good comparison point with others, but they looked clear during the day and were easy to learn to use and accommodate to my eyes. It's a bit hard to align them at first, but once you get the hang of them, they work quite well. I bought the 6.5x version for a trip (that included whale watching) and they worked quite well both for long-distance and short-distance viewing in daylight, although, off course they stand out for their ability to see very close objects. I would recommend them as general purpose binoculars without too much zoom and if want to use them for short distances. For longer distances and higher zoom, you might be better off with another model, though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Banger product
*by M***W on October 12, 2024*

These binoculars have made my walks take way longer. I got them because I was interested in looking at bugs and plants and other small things with the extremely close focusing distance. What I didn't expect was for it to not only do that extremely well (like seriously I have never seen tiny things in so much detail it's amazing) but to also kind of replace my regular birding nocs. Now let me be clear, these aren't going to do much for anything further than 50 yards maybe, but how light they are and easy to use with the single smooth focusing wheel, you can easily use these entirely single handed!(It's surprisingly good for casual backyard birding with a beer in hand, you can easily focus on a bird in a tree and effortlessly change focus to a bird that just landed on a feeder 4 feet away from you) For viewing small things I don't think it gets better than these. They make everything so interesting, every bug and flower and tiny thing just looks so amazing. The textures everything has is incredible to see, even looking into someone's eye blew me away. Now for cons if I have to give some, there isn't really any protection nor a cover for the front end sight piece, though it does come with covers for where you look through. Other than that though I guess it could have also come with a microfiber cloth for the lenses and the included strap is not the best. Overall I'd say these are excellent for the price and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know even remotely interested in the whole world around them, including the tinniest of details.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent All-Purpose Binoculars for Musicals and Camping
*by J***U on January 4, 2026*

I want to start by noting that I am not very experienced with binoculars. I originally bought these to use at musical performances so I could see the stage in more detail when seated farther back, even on a second floor. One of my main concerns was how well they would perform in darker environments, but they worked flawlessly in that setting. I had looked at binoculars marketed specifically for theater use, but many of them were far more expensive despite offering similar or even worse specifications. In comparison, these felt like a much better value. The eyecups are very comfortable, and I had no trouble keeping everything aligned while viewing, which made them easy and pleasant to use for extended periods. Since purchasing them, I have used these binoculars for a wide range of activities, including birdwatching, bug watching, hiking trips, and camping. They have performed well in all of these scenarios. After doing more research on the product, I can also confirm that the close-focus capability works exactly as advertised and is genuinely impressive. Being able to clearly view objects up close as well as far away adds a lot of versatility. Overall, I have been very happy with these binoculars and feel they are well worth the investment. They have exceeded my expectations and proven to be a surprisingly versatile and enjoyable piece of gear.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*