Solitude HD Spotting Scope Series
Serious optical reach in a package light enough to carry all day. Fully multi-coated glass, a 45° angled eyepiece for hours of comfortable glassing, and an IPX5, nitrogen-purged build — in two sizes.
9-27x56 Micro — SM11035|15-45x65 Compact — SM11036
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Glass seated or upslope without raising the tripod. Twist-up eyecup.
3x optical zoom from one eyepiece.
Water-resistant, nitrogen-purged and fogproof for rain, dust and cold mornings.
Helical focus for smooth, quick, repeatable adjustments.
Swing the eyepiece clear of the rifle, or turn it to a second viewer without moving the tripod.
Drops straight onto an Arca-Swiss head, plus a standard 1/4"-20 thread.
Fully multi-coated, with AR-coated Porro and Half-Penta prisms. Roughly 80% light transmission and a 54.1 twilight factor.
Consistent 18 mm eye relief and a twist-up eyecup for comfortable, hours-long glassing.
3x optical zoom from one eyepiece.
Water-resistant, nitrogen-purged and fogproof, in a 21.6 oz, 7.7 in body.
Helical focus down to 8.2 ft (2.5 m) close focus.
Included in the box, for mounting straight to the shooting tripod you already carry. Standard 1/4"-20 thread.
Fully multi-coated extra-low-dispersion glass for true color and roughly 85% light transmission.
Choose your glass
Go ultralight with the Micro when every ounce is scrutinized, or step up to the Compact for more reach and more light at dawn and dusk.
The most packable scope in the series. ED glass, roughly 85% light transmission, and an 8.2 ft close focus — at just 21.6 ounces.
Best for: pack-in hunts, travel with luggage limits, birding trips. Arca-Swiss adapter plate included.
More reach, more light. A 65 mm objective, 54.1 twilight factor and sub-3-arcsecond resolution, with a rotating collar and built-in Arca-Swiss foot.
Best for: long-range glassing, low-light hours, guided hunts and shared viewing.
9x
Simulated view. Zoom scales with magnification: at 45x the buck appears 5x larger than at 9x. Field-of-view numbers are Sightmark’s published specs.
Field of view at 1,000 yards
A 3x zoom range lets you sweep a whole field at low power, then zoom in to judge a buck without swapping eyepieces. Pick a model and turn the dial. The view shows exactly the field width Sightmark publishes at each power.
Published spec at minimum power.
Who it's for
When everything rides on your back, the 21.6 oz Micro earns its space. The angled eyepiece and Arca-Swiss plate work with the shooting tripod you already carry.
The angled design favored in premium birding optics. Choose the Micro's 8.2 ft close focus for nearby subjects, or the Compact's 54.1 twilight factor for dawn and dusk.
Mount a phone or DSLR adapter to document sightings and capture footage of distant subjects for later review or sharing.
The rotating collar with locking knob lets a second viewer take the eyepiece without touching the tripod — ideal for guided hunts and birding outings.
| Solitude HDSpec | SM110359-27x56 Micro | SM1103615-45x65 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Magnification | 9-27x | 15-45x |
| Objective lens | 2.20 in56 mm | 2.56 in65 mm |
| Optical zoom ratio | 3x | 3x |
| Glass type | ED | HD |
| Lens coating | Fully multi-coated | Fully multi-coated |
| Prism type | BK7 | Porro & Half-Penta |
| Prism coating | Phase correction | AR |
| Light transmission | ~85% | 80% |
| Twilight factor | 38.9 | 54.1 |
| Resolution | <4.85″ | <3″ |
| Viewing | ||
| Field of view, linear (min / max power) | 231 / 113 ft @ 1000 yds76.8 / 37.5 m @ 1000 m | 133 / 69.6 ft @ 1000 yds44.3 / 23.2 m @ 1000 m |
| Field of view, angular (min / max power) | 4.4° / 2.2° | 2.5° / 1.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 60° | 60° |
| Eye relief | 0.71 in18 mm | 0.76 in (min) / 0.67 in (max)19.2 mm (min) / 17 mm (max) |
| Exit pupil | 0.08 in2 mm | 0.17 in (min) / 0.06 in (max)4.2 mm (min) / 1.4 mm (max) |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft2.5 m | 32.8 ft10 m |
| Eyepiece type | Angled 45° | Angled 45° |
| Eyepiece diameter | 1.8 in45 mm | 2.32 in59 mm |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21.6 oz612 g | 55.9 oz1585 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7.7 x 2.8 x 4.7 in194.5 x 70.5 x 120 mm | 13.4 x 3.5 x 6.8 in340 x 90 x 172 mm |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Purge gas | Nitrogen | Nitrogen |
| Operating temperature | 14° to 122°F-10° to 50°C | 14° to 140°F-10° to 60°C |
| Material | Aluminum, polymer, rubber | Aluminum, polymer, PVC |
| Mounting | 1/4"-20 thread + included Arca-Swiss adapter plate | 1/4"-20 thread + integrated Arca-Swiss foot |
| In the box | ||
| Included | Arca-Swiss adapter plate, carrying case, objective & eyepiece lens covers, cleaning cloth, manual | Carrying case, objective & eyepiece lens covers, cleaning cloth, manual |
Bold marks where one model has the edge. Specifications from Sightmark spec sheets.
FAQ
Quick answers about choosing, mounting and using the Solitude HD.
If weight and packability come first, get the Micro: 21.6 oz and 7.7 inches long, with ED glass and an included Arca-Swiss plate. If you want more magnification (up to 45x), a brighter image in low light, and a rotating collar for sharing the view, get the Compact.
Yes. Both models have a digiscoping-optimized eyepiece that works with popular smartphone and DSLR adapters. Adapters are sold separately.
Both mount to Arca-Swiss heads and standard 1/4"-20 threads. The Micro includes an Arca-Swiss adapter plate; the Compact has an Arca-Swiss foot built in.
Both scopes are IPX5 rated — protected against water jets and rain — and nitrogen-purged to prevent internal fogging. They are not rated for submersion.
Micro: Arca-Swiss adapter plate, carrying case, objective and eyepiece lens covers, cleaning cloth and instruction manual. Compact: carrying case, objective and eyepiece lens covers, cleaning cloth and instruction manual.
Micro vs. Compact
Same Solitude HD glass family, two very different jobs. ▲ marks where each model has the edge.
SM11035
$299.97
Best for: pack-in hunts, travel and birding trips where every ounce counts.
SM11036
$399.97
Best for: long-range glassing, dawn and dusk, and sharing the view with a partner.
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