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It is worth noting that the binocular magnification power is often called magnification factor and the diameter of the lenses – aperture or light diameter. The first number indicates the magnification power of the binoculars and the second number is the diameter of its lenses. In fact, understanding the numbers on binoculars is the first step in getting to know its technical characteristics. That’s why we need to understand those numbers and characteristics so we can choose exactly what we want. They determine what exactly can be seen with the binoculars, and when it can be used.ĭifferent binoculars may look slightly identical but differ a lot due to their technical characteristics. Those numbers are seen on the binocular body and also indicated in the instruction to the binoculars.īinoculars, like any optical device, have many technical characteristics. One of the very first questions you may have is: “What do the numbers on the binoculars mean?” Usually, we can see two pairs of numbers on binoculars, separated by x. This means you can choose the right binoculars only if you understand those numbers.
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Binocular is a complex optical device and its magnification and features are determined by its technical characteristics.