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Vogelbescherming Stern II 8x42

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12470497

Vogelbescherming Stern II 8x42

Do you regularly head out into nature for birdwatching? Then the Vogelbescherming Stern II 8x42 binoculars are perfect for you: waterproof, highly compact, reliable, and with outstanding image quality. The Stern is the most popular pair of binoculars in the Netherlands for good reason. The new Stern II binoculars series from Vogelbescherming has been completely redesigned and excels in its price-to-quality ratio.

The Stern II 8x42 is an ideal, high-light-transmission pair of binoculars for anyone who wants to enjoy birds and nature more, without investing in an expensive top-of-the-range model. The Stern II 8x42 is suitable for both more intensive use and recreational purposes. These all-round binoculars are highly reliable and built to the well-known Vogelbescherming standard of quality.

Thanks to the smooth focusing mechanism, the Stern is easy and comfortable to use. The image is bright and sharp due to the multi-layer (fully multi-coated) coatings. It is pressure-waterproof and suitable for spectacle wearers thanks to the adjustable twist-up eyecups. The 8x magnification provides a comfortable viewing experience (somewhat more stable than 10x magnification) and a wide field of view (132 m). Thanks to its smart and robust construction, the new Stern II 8x42 is exceptionally durable!

Features of the Vogelbescherming Stern II 8x42

  • Magnification: 8x
  • Objective lens diameter: 42 mm
  • Exit pupil: 5.3 mm
  • Eye relief: 17.5 mm
  • Close focus: 2.4 m
  • Field of view at 1,000 metres: 132 m
  • Angle of view: 7.5 degrees
  • Dioptre compensation position: right objective
  • Waterproof: yes
  • Digiscoping: yes
  • Tripod socket: yes
  • Nitrogen filled: yes
  • Width: 130 mm
  • Height: 158 mm
  • Weight: 760 grams

In the Box

  • Vogelbescherming Stern II 8x42 binoculars
  • Carrier strap
  • Shoulder bag
  • Eyepiece caps
  • Objective lens caps
Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 158.0 mm
Weight (g) 760.0 g
Width (mm) 130.0 mm
Height (mm) 158.0 mm
General
Color Black
Tripod mount
Material & Protection
Waterproof
Focus & Stabilization
Close focus (m) 2.4 m
Image stabilisation
Construction & Coating
ED glass
Lens coating Fully multi-coated
Objective diameter (mm) 42.0 mm
Prism type Roof
Nitrogen filled
Image
Eye relief (mm) 17.5 mm
Field of view (1000m) (m) 132.0 m
Magnification (x) 8.0 x
Exit pupil (mm) 5.25 mm
Suitable for glasses wearers