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REVIEW: Sightmark 5x Tactical Magnifier

02/11/2017By Redaktion

3x 5x 7x Aimpoint

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Next up is an additional device from Sightmark: the 5x Tactical Magnifier. This is essentially the extension of the 3x and thus constructed in the same way. The dimensions of the device are 140mm in length, 45mm in width, and 48mm in height.

Due to its length, it is no longer possible to use a Backup Iron Sight on AR15 Flattop rifles even with a Micro Red Dot, as there is simply no space left for it. Alternatively, you can work with offset mounts for the Red Dot sight, or place the Red Dot on the handguard, which should be avoided.Weighing 207 grams without and 340 grams with the mount, the device is positioned in the middle range.

Mechanically, the 5x is identical to its smaller brother and is also delivered with the same mount. We have already described this as insufficient and should be replaced.Optically, the magnifier is bright, but not as sharp and precise as the 3x device. The field of view also appears more oval than round and has blurry areas. The Micro Red Dot gives a rather poor overall image, but behind the Eotech it is okay.

The eye relief was measured at about 3.2cm, which is just usable. The field of view at 7.9 meters is okay for five times magnification.

Only the manual and an adjustment key are included as accessories.

Points Distribution (Click me)

Dimensions: 2/5 points

At 140mm x 45mm x 48mm, it is quite long, with limited usability in terms of Red Dot placement and the use of Backup Iron Sights.

Height from Mount to Lens Center (No rating)

37mm

Weight (Optic / Optic with Mount): 3/5 points

207 grams / 340 grams with mount - Falls in the middle range in this category.

Mount Weight (No rating)

133 grams

Magnification: 4/5 points

5x magnification with 4 points - more magnification than standard devices with 3xOptical Quality: 2/5 points

Disturbances/blur, visible lens edges. More oval than round image

Mechanical Quality: 3/5 points

Clean workmanship, recessed adjustment turrets. Deductions for paint (not very durable)

Eye Relief: 2/5 points

3.2cm - Just usable

Field of View: 3/5 points

7.9 meters at 100 meters - relatively small and strangely larger than with the 3x

Shock-Absorbing/Waterproof: 3/5 points

Deductions, as everything seems quite cheap and not very trustworthy

Adjustment Options: 3/5 points

Lens can be adjusted horizontally and vertically. Diopter can also be adjusted. Deductions for stiff adjustment of the diopterMount present yes/no: 5/5 points

Mount present

Accessories: 1/5 points

Tool and manual

Price: 4/5 points

Still cheap at just under 160€. The mount is not usable.

Source of purchase (No rating)

Frankonia (www.frankonia.de)

CONCLUSION: The Sightmark 5x is the next extension stage to Sightmark's 3x device. Those who prefer more magnification over optical clarity should take a look at this device. Don't forget, you'll need a new mount here too.

We would like to thank EL BE tac for the trust and the test device for our comparison test.

SIGHTMARK on the web: http://sightmark.com

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