CelestronNature DX ED 8x42 Premium Binoculars – Extra-Low Dispersion Objective Lenses – Outdoor and Birding Binocular – Fully Multi-Coated with BaK-4 Prisms – Rubber Armored, Fogproof, Waterproof

Absolutely love these binoculars! They delivers crisp, bright images with true-to-life colors, thanks to its extra-low dispersion lenses and fully multi-coated optics. The focus is quick and sharp, They feel sturdy with the rubber-armored body, and being waterproof and fogproof means I can take them anywhere. They are not heavy. Perfect for birding.—highly recommended!

Beautiful set of glass at a price point that will allow usage consistently without fear of damaging/losing that pair of $500+ optics. A view through these optics presents a world that is bright, sharp, and colors true to life. The close 6.5’ focusing distance is appreciated for magnifying small wildlife such as butterflies.This may be owed to the extra-low dispersion objective lenses, however glare is minimal even when aiming the objective lenses towards the direction of the sun; color distortion is also maintained well in these optics.The only “con” I find can find with these optics is they suffer from slight pincushion distortion that presents at the corners of the FOV - but this is something minor that likely will not effect most users’ overall experience, and a flaw that can be overlooked at this price.I would highly recommend this pair of optics for beginner and avid nature observers alike.

Very happy with these binoculars. They are lite and easy to handle. Small and not bulky. Image is excellent. Focus is easy and works well. Great for bird watching or other terrestrial viewing. Am very happy with the purchase. Well worth the money.

I'm a bit of an optics junkie. I have way more binoculars, telescopes and camera lenses than one person needs. I purchased the Vanguard Endeavor ED 8x42 binoculars a few years ago and it has been my primary birding binoculars. Recently I decided I needed another set so that I could keep one in the car and another around the house for yard birds. The Vanguards were great, but I didn't want to spend that much money again if I didn't have to.The specs on this Celestron set are very good and the price was by far the lowest I found for a binocular with ED glass. The Celestron binoculars were even slightly lighter than the Vanguards, so I thought maybe they would become my field binoculars instead. After a few months of using the Celestron in the field, however, I ended up going back to the Vanguards and using the Celestron at home for the yard and as a backup.The reason for the backup role has nothing to do with optical quality. To me, the view through the Vanguard and the Celestron are both excellent- very bright and sharp. The difference is in the ergonomics. The Vanguards just feel better in my hands. The materials feel a bit grippier and the contours fit my hand perfectly compared to the Celestrons which feels a bit more awkward to hold. I think I spend a lot more time hunting for focus on the Celestron than with the Vanguard. It seems like the Celestron has a shallower depth of field, so that if a bird hops to a slightly closer branch you need to refocus whereas the Vanguard would not need adjustment. It could also be that the focus dial on the Vanguards operates faster so it requires less movement to achieve focus. Either way, the Vanguard is definitely easier to focus. This is the main reason why the Celestrons ended up as my backup and not my primary binoculars. I would also note that it took me months of using them to arrive at this conclusion. It isn't the kind of difference I could tell by picking up the binoculars in the store and trying them out for a minute.Is this difference worth the extra $100 the Vanguards cost over the Celestron? For most people, probably not. You do get a nicer neck strap and case for that extra money. The Celestrons are still a very good binocular and I would recommend them to anyone for whom price is a primary concern. If price is somewhat of a concern but not most important, I can recommend trying the Vanguard Endeavor EDs as a step up. If money is no object, go for the Zeiss or Swarovski (I assume, I have not reached the money-is-no-object threshold to actually buy any Zeiss or Swarovski optics and see for myself!)

Super sharp images. Adjustments easy and quick. I wear glasses and have not had to remove them while using these binoculars. Quality is better than expected especially at this price. Weight - don’t even feel them. Nice and light.

My hands, arms, and shoulders get really tired and sore when I use binoculars in the field. These are light-weight. They focus sharply—just as well as heavier/more expensive binoculars we own. I’m able to enjoy birding again without pain. the case is super-nice. The only “con” is that the padded section of the strap that sits on my neck really isn’t “padded”. The one on the strap for our Vanguard binoculars is thicker and more comfortable. Still, I’m very pleased with the Celestron and would recommend.

I took these binoculars hiking deep in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador and they were excellent. Waterproof, lightweight, superior clarity and magnification. Also used with glasses, they adapt for use with or without glasses. They were as good as the large telescope that the local guide carried. They’re also good for backyard birding.

Great product, comes with a nice case, cloth and basic instruction manual. I went with Celestron because of a telescope I purchased a while back, good quality and care in their products, well priced.