Q1: What is the relative brightness of the Pentax UCFX II 8x25. How does this binocular rate dollar for dollar versus the competition? Thanks

A: These are a suprisingly bright binocular for their size. The exit pupil 9diameter of light through the eyepiece into your eye) is 3mm in diameter but the binocular uses fully multi-coated optics improving light transmission for high contrast images. it also uses BaK4 prisms that transmit more light at the edges to enhance illumination in low light situations. But of course no matter what the larger the objective lens size the brighter the image.

Q2: How many turns of the focal mechanism does it take to go from minimum close focus to infinity? I only ask because the previous version of these bincolurs (UCF X) took nearly three full turns. I am looking for something that will focus a little faster than that.

A: these are still pretty high around 2-2.5 turns they are designed this way to allow you to fine tune your focus for closer objects

Q3: I have nikon 8x25 travelite V model and I cannot focus on infinity without my glasses because it would take just a bit of a turn of the focusing mechanism more for that. My pentax 20x60 WP II on the other hand are OK for me.Will theese binoculars be li

A: Pentax 8x25 UCF X II compact binoculars have 15mm of eye relief, which is enough to allow most eyeglass wearers to use them with their glasses on. However, someone with thick lenses or a longer distance from eye to lens might need to remove his or her glasses.

Q4: whats in the box? strap? case?

A: Yes, Pentax 8x25 UCF X II compact binoculars ship with strap and case.