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product_id: 87838267
title: "Papilio II 8.5x21 Compact Binoculars for Bird Watching, Traveling, Sports and Theater 50 cm Close-Up Viewing for Museums Bright and Clear by Fully-Multi Coated, BAK4 Prism and Aspherical Lens"
brand: "pentax"
price: "A$230"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Pentax"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/87838267-papilio-ii-8-5x21-compact-binoculars-for-bird-watching-traveling
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region: Australia
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# Fully multi-coated optics for max brightness 50 cm ultra-close focus for detailed viewing Uni-body design for rugged durability Papilio II 8.5x21 Compact Binoculars for Bird Watching, Traveling, Sports and Theater 50 cm Close-Up Viewing for Museums Bright and Clear by Fully-Multi Coated, BAK4 Prism and Aspherical Lens

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** A$230
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See the world in sharper detail—don’t just watch, experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Papilio II 8.5x21 Compact Binoculars for Bird Watching, Traveling, Sports and Theater 50 cm Close-Up Viewing for Museums Bright and Clear by Fully-Multi Coated, BAK4 Prism and Aspherical Lens by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** A$230 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/87838267-papilio-ii-8-5x21-compact-binoculars-for-bird-watching-traveling)

## 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:** Available in eye-catching colors that match your personal vibe, making these binoculars as fashionable as they are functional.
- • **Edge-to-Edge Sharpness:** Aspherical lens elements deliver stunning clarity across the entire field of view—no detail gets left behind.
- • **Get Up Close Like Never Before:** Unique convergent lens system lets you focus as close as 50 cm—perfect for museum exhibits or detailed nature observation.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision Everywhere:** Fully multi-coated lenses maximize light transmission for vibrant, glare-free views whether you're birdwatching or at the theater.
- • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Uni-body construction locks lenses in place, reducing moving parts and ensuring years of reliable, sharp performance.

## Overview

The PENTAX Papilio II 8.5x21 binoculars combine advanced fully multi-coated optics, a durable uni-body design, and a unique convergent lens system enabling ultra-close 50 cm focus. Lightweight and compact at just 295g, these binoculars deliver bright, edge-to-edge sharp images ideal for bird watching, travel, sports, and theater, all while offering stylish color options to suit your personality.

## Description

Experience the fun of binoculars with Papilio II, suitable for viewing objects both close-up and far away. The PENTAX Papillio Series offers great visibility and brightness when using both in and outdoors. The PENTAX-developed Convergent Lens Optical System Engineering mechanism automatically slides the left and right objective lenses toward the center to facilitate close-range viewing down to 50cm.

Review: Perfect for the purpose - I bought these after some research as to whether I should have bought the 8.5 version. Most reviews suggested the 6.5 to be the better optic, and from what I have seen of the little 6.5, it is absolutely fit for the purpose of having a lightweight and compact aid to vision on treks and travels.
Review: Kids/beginners go for it - Less weight, Compact, unique and value for money. Good for kids and beginners. Good image quality with negligible chromatic aberration. Best at this price range. Minimum Focus distance is a great advantage.

## 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,063 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #70 in Binoculars |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Department | Unisex |
| Generic Name | binoculars |
| Importer | YO DIGITALS PVT LTD. Shop No-09, Basement,Ashoka Shopping Center,Nr. G T Hospital,Opp Metro Shoes,L T Marg,Mumbai-400001. yodigitals@yahoo.co.in |
| Included Components | Case |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.6 x 5.3 x 11 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 295 g |
| Item model number | 62002 |
| Manufacturer | Pentax, RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 1-3-6, Nakamagome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 143-8555, Japan |
| Net Quantity | 1 Count |
| Packer | RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 1-3-6, Nakamagome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 143-8555, Japan |
| Product Dimensions | 11.61 x 5.33 x 11 cm; 294.84 g |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Papilio II 8.5x21 Compact Binoculars for Bird Watching, Traveling, Sports and Theater 50 cm Close-Up Viewing for Museums Bright and Clear by Fully-Multi Coated, BAK4 Prism and Aspherical Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CjwyZMUvL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this heat capturing device?**
A: No. Its a binocular and works perfectly for the purposes it is made

**Q: Is it water proof and fog proof?**
A: Not water proof. Fog proof is not tested

**Q: What is the date of manufacture on these?**
A: Not mentioned

**Q: Is Night vision available**
A: No

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the purpose
*by K***R on 27 October 2024*

I bought these after some research as to whether I should have bought the 8.5 version. Most reviews suggested the 6.5 to be the better optic, and from what I have seen of the little 6.5, it is absolutely fit for the purpose of having a lightweight and compact aid to vision on treks and travels.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kids/beginners go for it
*by M***M on 14 July 2019*

Less weight, Compact, unique and value for money. Good for kids and beginners. Good image quality with negligible chromatic aberration. Best at this price range. Minimum Focus distance is a great advantage.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by A***R on 8 November 2022*

Binacular is very good... But some concerns about protection of front veiw glass

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*