Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 vs Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25
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Quick take: The Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 costs $81 less; the Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 has a wider field of view (399 vs 357 ft @ 1000 yds); the Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 gathers more light with a larger 30mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Swarovski CL Companion 8x307.6°
80 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.0 school buses
Swarovski CL Pocket 8x256.8°
71 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.8 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 | Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,130 | ~$1,049 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 8x | 8x |
| Objective | 30mm | 25mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.75mm | 3.1mm |
| Field of view | 399 ft @ 1000 yds | 357 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 15mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | Standard |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 17.3 oz | 12.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.3 in | 4.3 x 3.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Swarovski CL Companion 8x30
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter