The AGM 500 FOV 1x19mm f/1.26 Lens Upgrade Kit can help you improve your situational awareness while reducing the need to keep your head on a swivel, which can cause neck strain during prolonged operations. The lens kit consists of a matched eyepiece and objective lens that take your PVS-14 NVG's field of view from a constricted 40° to a spacious 51°, eliminating the "soda straw" view the standard lens system provides. The 1x19mm f/1.26 objective lens has a close focus distance of under 10" so you can perform any task while wearing them, and the eyepiece features a winged eyecup for improved usability plus a wide exit pupil and long eye relief.

Set Includes Eyepiece and Objective Lens    Increases Field of View to 51°    1x19mm; f/1.26 Lens System    Improves Situational Awareness    Reduces Need to Constantly Swivel Head

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do I get the copylight onto the holder that slides onto the horizontal bars? It appears the round piece should slide all the way into the round section on the edge of the copylight and then the knob secures it, but I can't get it to go past the edge of the inside hole (if that makes any sense). Thanks for your help.

A: If you are still having an assembly problem, try to completely remove the tightening nob on horizontal bar, that may give you the clearance you need. If all else fails, try getting Tech Support at Beseler You may replacement parts. Their Number is 800-237-3537

Q: 2. Can CF bulbs be used in these light fixtures? I don't want hot bulbs.

A: While compact fluorescent lamps can sometimes have the same threading as a tungsten flood lamp would, the base on the fluorescent lamps are much larger and would not fit the narrow opening on these sockets.

Q: 3. What is the Figure of Merit on these? The resolution x signal-noise ratio?

A: This is AGM's spec sheet https://www.agmglobalvision.com/image/catalog/product-pdf-doc/1614675534_AGM_PVS-14_Datasheet_v3_NW.pdf

Q: 4. What is the lens weight

A: 1.07 lb / 485 g

Q: 5. What types of bulbs work well or are recommended with the Beseler CS-14 Copystand Kit?

A: Suggested bulbs are shown in the Accessories tab.

Q: 6. Minimum Elevation9.5 (241.3 mm) Is that from the screw? Is that .../ I want to use it with a macro lens. Not sure of these numbers

A: Yes, I believe it is the distance from the table to the camera mounting screw. I checked mine - it's closer to 8.75 table to screw (mine was purchased June-2014).

Q: 7. IS this lens good in low light situation ?

A: I would not classify this lens as a good low light lens. Regarding zoom lenses, an aperture of f/2.8 or faster would be considered a good low light lens.

Q: 8. I can't tell if this is a white or green phosphor tube?

A: The AGM PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular (Gen 2+, Level 2) has a NL2 - Gen 2+ “Level 2” green phosphor tube.

Q: 9. I intend on using this for rare book photography. Do the lights in this kit provide even lighting?

A: I use this kit for photographing moth and butterfly specimens. Since the specimens are pinned, they sit about an inch above the base of the background. I've had an issue with shadows and have had to bring in external lamps to eliminate the shadows. As long as your subject is flat on the base, you shouldn't have too much of an issue. It is convenient that the kit allows the light arms to move around, so you can tweak them to make the lighting just right.

Q: 10. Can US permanent residents purchase these kinds of night vision?

A: B&H can sell and ship this item to any person with a billing and shipping address within the USA.