The Vortex Solo R/T 8x36 is a very well-made and thoughtfully designed monocular. It has extensive rubber body armor and a well-protected eyepiece. At around 11 ounces (303 grams), it's half the ...

The Vortex R/T monocular is a capable performer with a lightweight, tough design, impressive image clarity and good low-light capabilities, although it has a stiff focus that may improve over time.

The Vortex monocular features a close focus range of 16 feet, which may limit its effectiveness for observing butterflies and close-range bird tables. However, it offers 18mm of eye relief with ...