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LR 8X42 ED

449,99

Overview

Overview

The LR ED series is designed to be the perfect companion for every outdoor adventure. With its lightweight construction and premium neoprene shoulder strap, it ensures comfort for birders of all ages, allowing the entire family—from children to grandparents—to enjoy birdwatching trips together without fatigue.

Key Features

  • Ergonomic Open-Bridge Design The modern open-bridge (hollow) design creates a natural and stable grip for the user. Its ergonomic shape allows you to wrap your hand securely around one barrel, providing enough stability to hold the binoculars with one hand while effortlessly adjusting the focus with the other.
  • Balanced Optical Excellence Equipped with a generous 42mm objective lens, the LR 8X42 ED strikes the perfect balance between high light-gathering capability and portability. Whether you are observing in the deep shadows of a rainforest or during the dim light of dawn and dusk, the image remains bright and clear while staying lightweight enough for all-day carry.
  • Superior Optics with High Abbe ED Glass Featuring our next-generation optical design paired with high Abbe number ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, this series delivers professional-grade performance that has earned high praise even from veteran bird surveyors. Experience exceptional clarity, minimal chromatic aberration, and true-to-life colors that bring every detail of nature to life.
  • All-Weather IPX7 Waterproofing Built to withstand the elements, the LR 8X42 ED features IPX7-level waterproofing. This means it is fully protected against water immersion up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes. From heavy tropical rain to humid forest trails, you can observe with confidence in any weather condition.

Features

Features

  • Ultra-Bright & Super-Light
    • ED (Olive-Green): 86% total light transmission and weight of 700g.
    • Japanese optical design produces clear imagery while greatly reducing edge distortion and chromatic aberration.
  • Ergonomic Open Hinge Design and Stable Grip
    • With a close focus of up to 2.5m for ED and 3m for HD, it’s not only good for bird watching but perfect for viewing insects and butterflies as well.
  • IPX7 waterproof and fog-proof, nitrogen-purged
  • Accessorized for Your Convenience
    • Pre-installed strap and harness-compatible buckle, ready to use right out of the box.
    • Twist-up eye cups, ocular lens caps and objective lens caps all removable.
  • Anti-tangling strap design

Technical Specification

Technical Specification

OPTICAL DATA

Magnification

8X

Objective Diameter (mm)

42

Eye relief (mm)

17.9

Exit pupil (mm)

5.25

Close focusing distance (m)

2.5

Interpupillary distance (mm)

56-76

Dioptric compensation (dpt)

+/- 4.0

Coating

Fully multi-coated

Focusing system

Center Focus

Field of view (m @ 1000m)

130

Field of view (degree)

7.4

ED Glass

Yes

Prism

Bak4 w/Phase coating+Dielectric coating

MECHANICAL DATA

Weight (g)

700

Weight (oz)

24.33

Eyecup

Removable twist-up eyecup

Housing

Swissamotec 98™ Body Construction

Dimension (WXHXD mm)

153 X 130 X 60

ENVIRONMENT DATA

Functional temperature

-10 ~ 50 degree celcius

Storage temperature

-10 ~ 50 degree celcius

Submersion tightness

IPX7

DELIVERY INCLUDE

Standard Accessories

Neoprene neck strap, Ocular protective cap, Objective detachable stay-on protective cap,Water-resistant Protective Pouch

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