Dorr Puma 8×56 Low Light Roof Prism Binoculars

The Dorr Puma 8×56 is a low light binocular. Its big 56mm objective lenses give a 7mm exit pupil, so the view stays bright at dawn, at dusk and under a full moon, when smaller binoculars have already gone grey.

Bright when the light is fading

Exit pupil is the width of the beam of light that leaves each eyepiece. In twilight your pupils open to around 7mm, and the Puma 8×56 fills them completely. That is why deer stalkers, owl watchers and stargazers choose 56mm binoculars. Light transmission is over 87%.

Steady 8x with a 117m field of view

8x magnification keeps the image steady in the hand, and the 117m field of view at 1000m makes it easy to scan a field edge or a patch of sky.

Built for cold, damp evenings

The magnesium alloy body is rubber armoured, sealed to 1m for 30 minutes and nitrogen filled, so the lenses will not fog inside when the dew comes down.

Size and weight

At 1025g the 8×56 is a binocular you wear on a harness or strap rather than carry in a pocket. For long sessions, the 1/4 inch thread under the focus wheel takes a tripod adapter.

Which Puma is right for you?

For daytime walking and birdwatching the Puma 8×42 or the lighter Puma 8×32 are easier to carry. The Puma 10×42 gives more reach in daylight.

In the box

Binoculars, carry bag, neck strap, eyepiece and objective caps, and a cleaning cloth.