Farpoint Far-Sight Binocular Mounting System
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Farpoint · Far-Sight Mounting System
A precision stainless-steel quick-release adapter that puts your binoculars on a tripod or parallelogram mount in seconds — no fumbling with screws in the dark.
The Farpoint Far-Sight Mounting System — commonly called an L-mount — is built far more rigidly than a bent-steel L-bracket, with an integrated quick-release pin and a red-dot finder rail on top. Awarded a Hot Product for 2007 by Sky & Telescope, it has been the gold-standard L-mount alternative for nearly two decades. Made in the USA.
Why Far-Sight
- Quick-release pin — attach and detach binoculars in seconds, even with gloves on or in total darkness.
- Stainless-steel construction — rigid and dimensionally precise where bent-steel L-brackets flex and wobble.
- Integrated red-dot finder rail — mount a finder on top for aimed star-hopping with binoculars.
- Universal compatibility — fits most porro-prism binoculars (and many larger roof-prism models) with a standard 1/4-20 tripod socket, plus parallelogram mounts and photo tripod heads.
- Made in the USA.
Choose the right mounting screw
The Far-Sight ships with one Standard mounting screw, which fits the majority of binoculars. If yours uses a non-standard thread — or you want a spare for a second pair — we stock four screw options:
- Standard — 1/4-20, fits most porro-prism binoculars.
- Barska — for Barska binoculars with their proprietary thread.
- T&T Parallelogram — direct-mount on T&T parallelogram arms.
- SkyScout — for the Celestron SkyScout.
Pair it with a parallelogram mount
For comfortable, vibration-free binocular astronomy — especially with binoculars 70mm and larger — the Far-Sight is the recommended interface for our Farpoint Universal Binocular Mount (UBM). New to binocular mounts? Start with our binocular accessories overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Far-Sight mounting system?
It's a stainless-steel quick-release adapter — an L-mount — that holds your binocular and clicks onto a tripod head or parallelogram mount. A spring-loaded pin lets you attach and detach in seconds, and a rail on top accepts a red-dot finder for aiming.
Which mounting screw do I need?
Most binoculars use the Standard 1/4-20 screw that ships with the Far-Sight. Choose the Barska screw for Barska's proprietary thread, the T&T Parallelogram screw to mount directly on T&T arms, or the SkyScout screw for the Celestron SkyScout. Unsure? Email support@cxbastro.com with your binocular model.
Will the Far-Sight fit my binoculars?
The Far-Sight fits most porro-prism binoculars and many larger roof-prism models that have a standard 1/4-20 tripod socket. If your binocular uses a non-standard thread, one of our alternate mounting screws likely covers it.
Can I use it with the UBM parallelogram mount?
Yes — the Far-Sight is the recommended interface between an inline-socket binocular and the Farpoint Universal Binocular Mount, and it can be bundled with the UBM. It brings porro-prism binoculars into proper balance on the parallelogram.
Building a binocular observing rig?
Mount the Far-Sight on a parallelogram, and protect your optics in a fitted travel case.
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