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title: "Wingspan Optics Explorer 12X50 High Powered Monocular - Bright and Clear Range of View - Single Hand Focus - Waterproof - Fogproof - for Bird Watching, and Watching Wildlife"
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# Waterproof & fogproof for all-weather use 12x magnification for crisp distant views Single-hand focus for quick, precise adjustments Wingspan Optics Explorer 12X50 High Powered Monocular - Bright and Clear Range of View - Single Hand Focus - Waterproof - Fogproof - for Bird Watching, and Watching Wildlife

**Brand:** wingspan optics
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 See More, Miss Less — Your Ultimate Outdoor Companion

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Wingspan Optics Explorer 12X50 High Powered Monocular - Bright and Clear Range of View - Single Hand Focus - Waterproof - Fogproof - for Bird Watching, and Watching Wildlife by wingspan optics
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- wingspan optics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wingspan optics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged Non-Slip Armor:** Secure grip and tough exterior protect your monocular on every adventure.
- • **All-Weather Durability:** Waterproof and fogproof design ensures flawless performance rain or shine.
- • **Powerful 12X Magnification:** Bring distant wildlife 12 times closer with stunning clarity and brightness.
- • **Ergonomic Single-Hand Focus:** Quickly lock onto your target with smooth, one-handed focusing—no fumbling required.
- • **Complete Outdoor Kit Included:** Comes with a padded carry case, lens covers, cleaning cloth, and tripod for effortless exploration.

## Overview

The Wingspan Optics Explorer 12X50 is a high-powered monocular designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking bright, clear views up to 1000 yards. Featuring 12x magnification with a large 50mm objective lens, it delivers sharp, vivid images with fully coated optics and BAK-4 prisms. Its waterproof, fogproof, and rugged rubber armor construction ensures durability in any environment. The ergonomic single-hand focus system allows quick, precise adjustments, making it ideal for bird watching and wildlife observation. Included accessories like a tripod, protective covers, and cleaning cloth make it a ready-to-go, premium outdoor optics solution.

## Description

Introducing the Polaris Explorer - specially designed for power, distance and clarity during the day If you are interested in getting greater magnification with a bright and clear field of view, The Polaris Explorer was designed with you in mind. The Polaris Explorer provides a bright and clear range of view up to 1000 yards away, so that you have the best view in your outdoor adventures. It is also has a durable and rugged Armor to withstand the toughest weather conditions. If you are looking for the most clear View from a monocular, along with durability, then the Polaris Explorer is for you. Comes with: nylon mesh carrying case Eyepiece and lens protection covers non-abrasive, Microfiber lens cleaning cloth stainless steel tripod. Get yours today! ***note - This is not a night vision monocular, only for use during the day***

Review: I need to return this - but it is worth every penny and getting 5 ***** - I have a pair of decent 8x45 but was looking for something a bit more powerful for looking at birdlife at longer distances and thought this would ideal. I tried the Explorer out and found it very light and easy to focus and it gave a good clear image but, maybe because I am just coming up 70 and my eyes aren't quite as good as they were 50 years ago, or maybe because I was expecting a lot more of it, I couldn't see much difference from looking through my 8x45 binoculars, which do have course, have the much wider field of view simply because they are binoculars. My mobility is also very restricted so I tend to use the binoculars from the car or very close and I didn't feel I could get the full benefit from the light and compact Explorer, so I asked desertcart if I could return it for these personal reasons, and they agreed a full refund with a free reply label as well. I think the compact size and light weight make it ideal for walkers, and it will easily fit in a rucksack pocket for quick access if you don't want to be carrying it all the time. And the easy focussing plus 50mm object lens and decent optics means you are more likely to see wildlife before it moves out of view. There have been adverse comments about the little tripod, but I paid £49.99 for this Monocular and almost as much for a tripod for my binoculars, so I think you have got to look at this as a 'freebie' and take no notice of the moaners - but maybe I am a bit biased because although I only used the Monocular on the one occasion, I would have been able to make use of the 'freebie' by resting it on the car door with the window down. I think you will have to go a long way to find something as good at this price, and it has got to be worth every penny of 5 stars.
Review: Good product and good service - This monocular: . Clear optics, some minor edge distortion but overall a nice bright clear picture . Very good in low light: It is night time now and I can see two distant street lights about 1/4 of a mile away, but cannot see any detail nor the road with my naked eyes. But with this monocular, light-wise, I can see the street as If I was standing under the street light. . The adjuster is excellent both in terms of position and tension. It Is really easy to adjust one handed with this monocular. It is a superb design for observing moving objects like birds and planes. . Acceptable when using free handed, but I really need to rest my elbows on something to give a completely steady image . Acceptable field of view, but not great It is good to have lens caps. There are quite a few monoculars that do not come with them even reasonably high end ones. The carrying case is great, attractive and well made. The tripod is poor. I don't expect a tripod at this price, but since one is included it could be made fit for purpose. The size is great for me as a backpacker. The balance is not perfect, but I don't care about that either. The real problem is that you cannot adjust the vertical angle on it. The locking mechanism for the ball joint is poor. You're not going to get a good ball joint in an inexpensive tripod, so I'd recommend a simpler mechanism that allows for reliable vertical adjustments. Note For bird watchers: I would really recommend the 8x42 monocular by Polaris. I've heard it said that if you're carrying an 8x and a 10x and you see a bird, 9 times out of 10 you would reach for the 8X and the 10th time you would think about the 10X and then pull out the 8X. I think that advice is spot on. 8X monoculars typically give you a much wider field of view with a stabler image. It is really difficult to make out additional detail with a 10x or 12X because you simply cannot hold the image steady enough to make it matter. For me the overall bird watching experience is far more enjoyable with the 8x. Lastly, there was a small problem with my order as fulfilled by desertcart. But Wingspan/Polaris resolved it quickly and to my satisfaction. The customer service is good.

## Features

- 12X50 MAGNIFICATION - See things 12X closer and Get Clearer and Brighter range of view with 50mm lens - The most powerful hand held monocular available in the market today, that also provides the most pleasant and clear view.
- DURABLE EXTERNAL ARMOR - Provides a secure, non-slip grip, and durable external protection.
- WATERPROOF AND FOG PROOF - Prevents moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the monocular - designed to inhibit internal fogging. For any weather and any environment.
- SINGLE HAND FOCUS - Ergonomic design helps you focus on your target quickly and accurately with one hand.
- THE BRIGHTEST AND CLEAREST VIEW OF ANY MONOCULAR ON THE MARKET TODAY - Allows you to get the best view possible for bird watching, watching wildlife or scenery. And highest-rated on the market with a 12-month promise.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00K9SYPAE |
| Best Sellers Rank | 120,615 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 424 in Monoculars |
| Box Contents | Monocular Telescope |
| Brand | Wingspan Optics |
| Brand Name | Wingspan Optics |
| Coating | Fully Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Camera Tripod |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 272 Reviews |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
| Eye piece lens description | Barlow |
| Field Of View | 7.5 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 600 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00706695920103 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 23.9D x 20.1W x 10.4H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.69 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Wingspan Optics |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PE-12501 |
| Model Name | Explorer |
| Model Number | PE-12501 |
| Model name | Explorer |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimetres |
| Objective lens diameter | 50 Millimetres |
| Optical tube length | 1000 Millimetres |
| Optical-Tube Length | 1000 Millimetres |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Features | Water proof |
| Telescope mount description | Altazimuth Mount |
| UPC | 706695920103 |
| Zoom Ratio | 12x |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wingspan Optics
- **Eye piece lens description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus type:** Manual Focus
- **Model name:** Explorer
- **Objective lens diameter:** 50 Millimetres
- **Optical tube length:** 1000 Millimetres
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 23.9D x 20.1W x 10.4H centimetres
- **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How good is it for use with glasses?**
A: I wear glasses and have no problems. I think it's an excellent bit of kit .

**Q: Is the image clear and in focus right up to the edge of the circualr view?**
A: Yes, I've found the image to be clear and in focus for the whole view. The focus screw on top is easily accessible and the monocular can be used with one hand.
I use this every day for wildlife watching in the garden - good value for money.

**Q: Hello. Is this wingspan optics explorer have fully multicoated lenses. Thanks**
A: Hi yes it does and is a very good good and handy monocular wingspan optics have made a good little tool

**Q: Would this be good for looking at boats from just under 1 mile (1.6km) away?**
A: Im not a boat person but id say yes the optic is clear and bright and they are easy to hold steady even with the 12x magnification. The monocular is excellent value for money compared to my opticron bino's

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I need to return this - but it is worth every penny and getting 5 *****
*by P***D on 30 June 2016*

I have a pair of decent 8x45 but was looking for something a bit more powerful for looking at birdlife at longer distances and thought this would ideal. I tried the Explorer out and found it very light and easy to focus and it gave a good clear image but, maybe because I am just coming up 70 and my eyes aren't quite as good as they were 50 years ago, or maybe because I was expecting a lot more of it, I couldn't see much difference from looking through my 8x45 binoculars, which do have course, have the much wider field of view simply because they are binoculars. My mobility is also very restricted so I tend to use the binoculars from the car or very close and I didn't feel I could get the full benefit from the light and compact Explorer, so I asked Amazon if I could return it for these personal reasons, and they agreed a full refund with a free reply label as well. I think the compact size and light weight make it ideal for walkers, and it will easily fit in a rucksack pocket for quick access if you don't want to be carrying it all the time. And the easy focussing plus 50mm object lens and decent optics means you are more likely to see wildlife before it moves out of view. There have been adverse comments about the little tripod, but I paid £49.99 for this Monocular and almost as much for a tripod for my binoculars, so I think you have got to look at this as a 'freebie' and take no notice of the moaners - but maybe I am a bit biased because although I only used the Monocular on the one occasion, I would have been able to make use of the 'freebie' by resting it on the car door with the window down. I think you will have to go a long way to find something as good at this price, and it has got to be worth every penny of 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product and good service
*by S***O on 1 May 2017*

This monocular: . Clear optics, some minor edge distortion but overall a nice bright clear picture . Very good in low light: It is night time now and I can see two distant street lights about 1/4 of a mile away, but cannot see any detail nor the road with my naked eyes. But with this monocular, light-wise, I can see the street as If I was standing under the street light. . The adjuster is excellent both in terms of position and tension. It Is really easy to adjust one handed with this monocular. It is a superb design for observing moving objects like birds and planes. . Acceptable when using free handed, but I really need to rest my elbows on something to give a completely steady image . Acceptable field of view, but not great It is good to have lens caps. There are quite a few monoculars that do not come with them even reasonably high end ones. The carrying case is great, attractive and well made. The tripod is poor. I don't expect a tripod at this price, but since one is included it could be made fit for purpose. The size is great for me as a backpacker. The balance is not perfect, but I don't care about that either. The real problem is that you cannot adjust the vertical angle on it. The locking mechanism for the ball joint is poor. You're not going to get a good ball joint in an inexpensive tripod, so I'd recommend a simpler mechanism that allows for reliable vertical adjustments. Note For bird watchers: I would really recommend the 8x42 monocular by Polaris. I've heard it said that if you're carrying an 8x and a 10x and you see a bird, 9 times out of 10 you would reach for the 8X and the 10th time you would think about the 10X and then pull out the 8X. I think that advice is spot on. 8X monoculars typically give you a much wider field of view with a stabler image. It is really difficult to make out additional detail with a 10x or 12X because you simply cannot hold the image steady enough to make it matter. For me the overall bird watching experience is far more enjoyable with the 8x. Lastly, there was a small problem with my order as fulfilled by Amazon. But Wingspan/Polaris resolved it quickly and to my satisfaction. The customer service is good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value.
*by T***W on 14 June 2020*

As a basic monocular it does a reasonable job. the monopod/tripod fitting thread is useful and the image it gives is pretty clear. Not too bad if you’re wearing glasses either, even varifocals, thanks to a two-stage setting on the eyepiece extension which is a plus point - many monoculars and binoculars are intended to be only used very close to the eye’s pupil which can cause problems for glasses wearers. It weighs a bit, but the construction is solid and rigid. lack of flexing of the tube is important with optics. Overall I’m happy with it for general purpose use.

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