Konus Optics and Riflescopes
About Konus
Konus is an Italian optics company founded in 1979 by Giuseppe Alberti in Verona, Italy.
The company began as a family-run business manufacturing telescopes, microscopes, and binoculars for educational and professional use.
In the late 1990s, Giuseppe Alberti met Mark Shore on a flight and decided to expand Konus into the hunting and shooting category.
Since 2006, Konus has been offering their wide range of shooting optics in the American market through Konus U.S.A. Corp.
Today, Stefano Alberti continues the family tradition as Vice President, maintaining their mission to offer European design at accessible prices.
Popular Konus Features
Multi-Coated Optics
- Standard across all product lines for enhanced brightness and clarity in all lighting conditions.
Nitrogen Purged Construction
- 100% nitrogen-filled scopes provide fog-proof performance and waterproof reliability.
Interchangeable Reticle System
- Revolutionary EL-30 series offers 10 different reticles in one scope for ultimate versatility.
Silver Mirror Coating
- Proprietary coating on premium models achieves up to 96% light transmission for superior brightness.
Precision Adjustments
- 1/4 M.O.A. finger adjustable turrets allow for easy field adjustments and precise shot placement.
Professional BAK-4 Prisms
- High-quality glass prisms deliver optimal light transmission and crystal-clear image quality.
Best-Selling Konus Products
KonusPro M-30 Series
- Popular variable power riflescopes including 2.5X-10X-50mm models with mounting rings included.
KonusPro EL-30 4-16x44
- Features the innovative interchangeable reticle system with 10 reticles in one scope.
KonusPro 3-9x32 AO
- Adjustable objective models offering parallax correction from 7 yards to infinity.
KonuSpot-80 20-60X80
- High-definition spotting scope with smartphone adapter included for digiscoping applications.
Konusrex Binoculars
- Premium roof prism binoculars with Silver Mirror Coating achieving 96% light transmission.
Konusvue Series
- Affordable porro prism binoculars in popular 7x50, 8x40, and 10x50 configurations.
KonuSpot-100C 20-60x100
- Large objective diameter spotting scope for maximum light gathering in low-light conditions.
Popular Uses for Konus Optics
Hunting Applications
- Wide range of magnifications and features designed for various game types and terrain conditions.
Target Shooting
- Precision optics with accurate adjustments provide consistency for competitive and recreational shooting.
Wildlife Observation
- Binoculars and spotting scopes deliver crystal-clear views for bird watching and nature observation.
Long-Range Shooting
- High-magnification models with precision adjustments excel at extended distance applications.
Outdoor Activities
- Compact and travel-friendly models provide versatile optics for hiking, travel, and general outdoor use.
Konus FAQs
QUESTION: What warranty does Konus offer on their riflescopes and optics?
ANSWER: All Konus riflescopes, pistol scopes, and electronic dot sights carry a lifetime replacement warranty for the original owner.
QUESTION: Are Konus scopes waterproof and fogproof?
ANSWER: Yes, Konus scopes are 100% nitrogen-filled making them waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof.
QUESTION: What makes Konus optics different from other brands?
ANSWER: Konus combines European design quality with accessible pricing and innovative features like interchangeable reticle systems.
QUESTION: Do Konus riflescopes come with mounting rings?
ANSWER: Many Konus riflescope models include mounting rings in the package for added value.
QUESTION: What is the interchangeable reticle system on Konus scopes?
ANSWER: The EL-30 series features 10 different reticles in one scope that can be easily changed for different applications.
QUESTION: Are Konus binoculars good for bird watching and wildlife observation?
ANSWER: Yes, Konus binoculars feature multi-coated optics and quality prisms ideal for nature observation and bird watching.
QUESTION: Where are Konus optics manufactured?
ANSWER: Konus is an Italian company founded in Verona, Italy, with operations managed through their U.S. subsidiary in Florida.
QUESTION: What magnification ranges are available in Konus riflescopes?
ANSWER: Konus offers magnification ranges from 3-9x up to 12.5-50x depending on the model and intended application.