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ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP 8x56 binoculars with PXA coating / ED glass

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The ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP 8x56 binoculars produce vivid, detail-rich images, even in low-light conditions.


Short & crisp

  • Powerful binoculars with ED glass for reduced scattered light
  • PXA phase coating for outstanding clarity and contrast
  • HR metal prism coating for improved light transmission and brightness
  • High-performance HD glass for detail-rich images
  • Waterproof housing, nitrogen filling prevents the lenses from fogging up from the inside
  • Weight: 1042 grams
  • Full multi-layer coating

Experience breathtaking clarity – with the ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP 8×56 binoculars. Equipped with high-resolution ED glass and innovative PXA phase-correction coating, you’ll enjoy extremely sharp, high-contrast, and color-accurate images even in challenging lighting conditions. The HR metallic prism coating ensures maximum light transmission, while the weatherproof, nitrogen-filled housing guarantees absolute reliability – all at just around 1,042 g. Perfect for those who demand brilliant views even at dusk or in adverse weather. Watch the video now and discover the future of optics!

Glass

The optics in the ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP 8x56 binoculars are made from premium ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, which allows you to observe your surroundings in stunning resolution and colour. The prisms are made from high-performance BaK-4 glass.
ALPEN OPTICS binoculars with slim design and large objective lenses in angled view
Close-up of large objective lenses of ALPEN OPTICS binoculars with premium coating

Coating

The ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP 8x56 binoculars feature a cutting-edge PXA phase coating, which significantly improves the brightness and contrast. They also have an HR metal prism coating, which increases the light transmission for even brighter images.

Sturdy, weatherproof and user-friendly

Just like every model in the ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP series, the 8x56 binoculars are suitable for use in adverse weather. In addition to a waterproof housing that prevents water from entering the optics, they also feature a nitrogen filling that stops the inside of the lenses from fogging up. Ideal for long tours: weighing just 1042 grams, the binoculars are relatively lightweight for a 56 mm model.
Enjoy outstanding optics in all weather conditions with the ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP 8x56 binoculars.
ALPEN OPTICS binoculars in the rain on mossy ground – waterproof outdoor design
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Deluxe warranty

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Crystal-clear images with premium quality optics

Unlike the standard BK-7, the optics are made from BaK-4 glass (barium crown glass) that produces even sharper and brighter images. The high-quality BaK-4 glass optics are used in all ALPEN Optics products sold in Europe.
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More light for clearer images

The optics are fully coated with a premium multi-layer coating, which increases the light transmission to up to 95% to produce stunningly bright images.
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Weatherproof design

The binoculars are filled with nitrogen, which prevents the inside of the lenses from fogging up and obstructing your view during abrupt changes in temperature.
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Watertight design

Thanks to the waterproof housing that prevents liquids from reaching the inside of the optics, you don’t need to worry about heavy rain or dropping the binoculars in a puddle.
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Easily adjustable for glasses wearers

Thanks to the twist-up eyecups, the design is also suitable for people who wear glasses. The distance between your eyes and the lenses can be easily adjusted to allow you to see the complete field of view.
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Fine tune to your vision

The built-in dioptre adjustment allows you to quickly adjust the optics to your vision and compensate for differences between your left and right eyes.
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Tripod connection thread

Thanks to the tripod connection thread, the optics can be quickly mounted on a tripod so that you can enjoy shake-free images of animals or nature.
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Bright images, even on dark days

The binoculars feature a premium HR metal prism coating that significantly increases the light transmission and lets more light into your eyes. The result: bright and impressive images, even in challenging light conditions.
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Special coating for more clarity and contrast

Thanks to the first-class PXA phase coating, these binoculars allow you to take in every detail in crystal-clear, high-contrast images.
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Nitrogen filling

The temperature can change rapidly when you’re out in the wild. To prevent the lenses from fogging up on the inside and obstructing your view, the optics are filled with nitrogen.
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Stunning true-colour images

The high-performance ED glass significantly reduces scattered light and prevents chromatic aberration, enabling you to observe true-colour, brilliant images of wild animals, landscapes and more.

Technical Data


Field of application
Hunting, bird & Nature watching, travel & sports
Magnification8 x
TypeRoof
Objective lens diameter56 mm
Type of coatingPXA + FBMC + HR
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Light intensity49
Twilight factor23,66
Field of view (1000 m)101 m
Close up from2,5 m
PrismsBaK-4
Lens materialED Glas
Water ProofJa, 1 m / 30 min
Dimensions (L x W x H)174 x 149 x 63 mm
Weight1142 g
Tripod adapter threadYea
AccessoriesMultifunctional nylon bag, neck strap

Instruction manual

Download EN DE FR ES NL IT

Manual_ALP110842-ALP110856-ALP111042_Apex-XP-Binoculars_en-de-fr-es-nl-it_ALPEN_v102024a_web.pdf
Manufacturer: 
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact: 
www.alpenoptics.de


Warning notes
  • Risk of physical injury! Never look directly into the sun or near the sun with this device. There is a RISK OF BLINDNESS! Children should only use the device under supervision. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a SUFFOCATION RISK!
  • FIRE RISK! Do not expose the device – especially the lenses – to direct sunlight! The concentration of light can cause fires and/or burns.
  • Risk of material damage! Do not disassemble the device! In case of a defect, please contact your specialist dealer! The dealer will contact our service center and send the device for repair if necessary. Do not expose the device to temperatures above 60 °C.

Product information "ALPEN OPTICS Apex XP 8x56 binoculars with PXA coating / ED glass"

The ALPEN Apex XP 8x56 binoculars produce vivid, detail-rich images, even in low-light conditions.

Glass
The optics in the Apex XP 8x56 binoculars are made from premium ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, which allows you to observe your surroundings in stunning resolution and colour. The prisms are made from high-performance BaK-4 glass.

Coating
The Apex XP 8x56 binoculars feature a cutting-edge PXA phase coating, which significantly improves the brightness and contrast. They also have an HR metal prism coating, which increases the light transmission for even brighter images.

Sturdy, weatherproof and user-friendly
Just like every model in the ALPEN Apex XP series, the 8x56 binoculars are suitable for use in adverse weather. In addition to a waterproof housing that prevents water from entering the optics, they also feature a nitrogen filling that stops the inside of the lenses from fogging up. Ideal for long tours: weighing just 1042 grams, the binoculars are relatively lightweight for a 56 mm model.

Enjoy outstanding optics in all weather conditions with the ALPEN Apex XP 8x56 binoculars.

Bag/Pouch: Bag with storage compartment made of extremely durable 900D sail fabric
Batteries included: false
Batteries required: false
Body armouring: Rubber
Body material: Metal/plastic
Colour: green
Colour of coating: green
Compass: false
Diopter setting: true
Dust protection caps: for eyepiece and objective, pairs removable
ED glass: false
Eyecups: TwistUp eyecups
Eyepieces for eyeglass wearers: true
Eye relief (mm): 17.5
Field of application [Binoculars]: Ambush hunting, Night
Field of view at 1000m 7) (m): 101
Focusing system: Central focus wheel
Inert gas purged: true
Interpupilar distance max. (mm): 74
Interpupilar distance min. (mm): 56
LE Eyepieces: true
Level of protection: IPX7
Magnification: 8
Material: Aluminium, Plastic
Material prisms: BaK-4
Mirror/Lens diam. (mm): 56
Near focus from 7) (m): 2.5
Net weight (without access.) (g): 1142
Optical design: Roof
PREMIUM Warranty 9): Yes
Power supply unit included: false
Pressure waterproof up to (m): 1
Product Family [Binoculars]: Apex
Relative brightness 7): 49
Single eye adjustment: false
Total height (mm): 63
Total length (mm): 174
Total width (mm): 149
Tripod adapter thread: true
Twilight factor 7): 23.66
Type [Binoculars]: Standard Binoculars
Type of coating: Full broadband multi-coating, HR metallic prism coating , PXA Phase Coating
Waterproof 8): true
Zoom function: false