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Celestron - Nature DX 8x42 Binoculars – Ideal for Birding and Outdoors – 42mm Objective Lenses – Wide 7.4° Field of View – BaK-4 Prisms – Fully Multi-Coated – Waterproof and Fogproof

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Size: 8x42 Nature DX


Style: Binoculars Only


Features

  • THE PERFECT BINOCULARS FOR EVERY ADVENTURE: Nature DX 8x42 offers sharp, detailed views in a compact, lightweight frameideal for birdwatching, hiking, and everyday adventures.
  • 8X MAGNIFICATION: Get detailed views of birds, wildlife, and distant landscapes. 8x power strikes the perfect balance between image stability and the ability to spot fine features from afar.
  • 42MM OBJECTIVES LENS: Compact yet capable, the 42mm lenses offer a balance of portability and bright, detailed views for outdoor adventures.
  • BRIGHT, SHARP, TRUE-TO-LIFE VIEWS: Fully multi-coated lenses maximize light transmission, while phase-coated BaK-4 prisms enhance contrast and resolution for crisp, color-accurate images in any lighting.
  • RUGGED, WEATHER-READY BUILD: The rubber-armored polycarbonate housing shields against bumps and drops. Its also waterproof and nitrogen-purged to resist fogging in rain, snow, or humidity.
  • TRIPOD-ADAPTABLE FOR STABLE VIEWING: Designed with a built-in tripod adapter socket so you can mount the binoculars on a standard tripod (adapter not included) for shake-free, extended viewing sessions.
  • WIDE 7.4 ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: Track movement with ease, scan open landscapes and spotting birds in flight.
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading optics brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a Celestron Limited Lifetime US Warranty & US-based expert tech support.

Description

Discover the outdoors in vivid detail with the Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars—your ideal companion for birdwatching, hiking, and wildlife observation. Designed with both new and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts in mind, these compact binoculars combine premium optical features with rugged, field- ready construction. The 8x magnification provides the perfect balance of reach and image stability, allowing you to spot fine details or distant wildlife with clarity and ease. With 42mm objective lenses and fully multi-coated optics, the Nature DX 8x42 maximizes light transmission for bright, high- contrast views from dawn to dusk. Phase-coated BaK-4 prisms further enhance resolution and color accuracy, ensuring that every feather, leaf, or landscape appears sharp and true to life. Built to perform in the toughest conditions, this binocular features a rubber-armored polycarbonate body that withstands bumps, drops, and rough handling. It’s also waterproof and nitrogen-purged, so you can be confident that the internal optics will stay fog-free in rain, snow, or humidity. With a close focus of just 6.5 feet, you can enjoy crisp views of nearby subjects like butterflies, flowers, or birds at feeders. The Nature DX 8x42 is also tripod-adaptable, offering the option for steady, prolonged viewing during extended birding sessions or nature hikes. Designed with user comfort in mind, it includes twist-up eyecups for easy adjustment with or without glasses and a wide 7.4° field of view—great for following subjects on the move or scanning open landscapes. Whether you’re on a weekend trail, in your backyard, or visiting a wildlife refuge, the Celestron Nature DX 8x42 delivers premium optical performance and lasting durability in a lightweight, grab-and-go package. Included accessories such as a carrying case, neck strap, rainguard and objective lens caps, and cleaning cloth ensure you're ready for every adventure. See the natural world in remarkable detail—wherever your path leads.

Brand: Celestron


Age Range (Description): Adult


Special Feature: Designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind, waterproof and fully rubber armored


Objective Lens Diameter: 42 Millimeters


Magnification Maximum: 8 x


Features: Designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind, waterproof and fully rubber armored


Objective Lens Diameter: 42 Millimeters


Magnification Maximum: 8 x


Specific Uses: Hiking, bird watching, concerts, sporting events,


Mount Type: Tripod Mount


Eye Relief: 17.5 Millimeters


Prism Type: Roof Prism


Relative Brightness: 27.56


Exit-Pupil Diameter: 5.25 Millimeters


Coating: Phase Coating


Water Resistance Level: Waterproof


Focus Type: Individual Focus


Zoom Ratio: 8 multiplier_x


Field of View: 388 Feet


Apparent Angle of View: 7.4 Degrees


Focus Description: Manual Focus


Low Light Technology: yes


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 5.3"L x 4.9"W x 2"H


Item Weight: 1.8 Pounds


Item Dimensions L x W: 4.5"L x 4.3"W


Size Map: Compact


Brand: Celestron


Age Range Description: Adult


Model Name: Nature DX 8x42mm Roof Binoculars


Manufacturer: Celestron


UPC: 050234713320


Global Trade Identification Number: 20


Model Number: 71332-CGL


Manufacturer Part Number: 71332


Warranty Description: Limited Lifetime Warranty


Built-In Media: Carrying case, Instruction manual, Lens cloth, Neck strap, Objective lens cap, Rainguard


Item Type Name: Binoculars/Monoculars


Color: Army Green


Enclosure Material: Synthetic


EU Spare Part Availability Duration: 10 Years


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    • Finally found what I was looking for! Love the Nature DX 8x42!
These have turned out to be my favorite pair of binoculars. The view is really nice, they fit very well into my hands, the focus is buttery smooth, and they seem really well made. I was on the search for the best 8x42 I could find in my price range for bird watching and nature viewing, and in the process I've tried quite a few different brands/models. I did tons of research, reading every review, test, and recommendation I could find. My budget was up to $400, but I still tried more expensive binoculars just to have a good basis for comparison. The above-budget binoculars I tried were Vortex Viper, Vortex Razor, and Zeiss Conquest HD. Again, those were just for comparison and "benchmarking". These were tried in a store only, but it was a large store with many bright and also shadowed areas... plus lots of "stuffed" wildlife mounted high on the walls (deer, etc.). The following binoculars were compared outdoors, I had each pair of these for one to two weeks, so I had time to do very thorough comparisons in many different lighting situations. Included were: Vanguard Spirit ED, Olympus Magellan EXWP I, Carson HD, Celestron TrailSeeker, and Atlas Intrepid ED. I also had/have some other sizes for comparison... Sightron Blue Sky II, 8x32 Alpen Apex 8x32, Alpen Shasta Ridge 10x42, Atlas Intrepid ED 7x36, and Kenko UltraView 10x42. I have used many other pairs of binoculars for my other hobby, stargazing. Many of you already know that stargazing is very demanding on binoculars in terms of brightness, edge distortion, and resolution. I only mention this to show a bit more of my background, as some binoculars that are great for astronomy aren't the best for daytime... and vice-versa. These 8x42's were going to be strictly daytime use for me, so only casual testing at night was performed to get a better idea of resolution, brightness, and edge performance. Ok, one of the BIG things I learned from all of this is that YOU have to try any prospective binoculars yourself. Just because an expert reviewer says a certain pair are fantastic doesn't mean they'll be fantastic for you. Everyone's eyes, face shape (which can affect required eye relief), priorities, etc. are different. The other big thing, for me anyways, is that resolution is king. It doesn't matter how great the edge performance is, or how bright the binocular is, or how much depth of field there is if what you're viewing won't come into sharp focus. I thought my Olympus Magellans were sharp and was totally happy with them, but after experiencing a bit more sharpness I can hardly stand using them. Those are considered really nice binoculars, especially in their "day". Now, saying that, the Celestron Nature DX were not the sharpest binoculars I tested when performing strictly resolution testing (using fine print, barcodes, etc. at close and far distances). They were very close compared to the sharpest of the group, though, and I doubt most people would notice any difference. However, in real usage, they're as sharp as any of the others and I couldn't notice a difference at all. To cut to the chase, the Nature DX's were the only binoculars that really made me smile every time I used them. My eyes just seemed to effortlessly relax into the image. I would take several binoculars into the field at the same time, viewing everything from birds to pinecones, to clouds, to airplanes, to people. Each time, when I looked through the Nature DX's, I found myself actually enjoying the image, instead of just focusing on how well it looked from an analytical perspective. Every other binocular I spent the whole time adjusting focus and diopter settings, trying to get that little bit more of "great" view. Then I'd try the Nature DX's again... and again I'd sink into the image, being amazed by that Acorn Woodpecker and actually intently watching what he was doing, forgetting that I was testing all these different binoculars. THAT is what a great pair of binoculars for YOU will do... you'll feel like you're actually there, instead of just viewing from afar. Solely scientific testing won't determine the best for you. Like I mentioned, at first I wanted a bit more resolution, but found that in real world use they had just as much resolution as any of the others, even the ED models. They do everything very well, it just all comes together with these. Plus you can't beat the price. I was happily willing to spend the full $400 of my budget if I needed to, and to be quite honest if these were $400 I would've paid it, I absolutely love them. To top it off, they're very compact and lightweight, about the size of most other 8x32's. I'd buy another pair in a heartbeat if mine were ever lost. Just for your info, I'm really happy with my Alpen Shasta Ridge 10x42. Fantastic resolution, great feel, and a great price (got them on sale for $99). Close runner ups for me after all this testing were the Atlas Intrepid ED 8x42 (very nice view and resolution, just a tad too long for me, plus I've found out I like the top hinge vs. the Atlas' open hinge design), the Atlas Intrepid ED 7x36, and the Celestron TrailSeeker (which are very close to the Nature DX... a tad bit sharper, but my eyes didn't sink into the image as much as they did with the Nature DX). So, out of all of the ones I tested, the Nature DX 8x42 and the Alpen 10x42 are the ones I kept... not because of their lower prices, but because they were the ones that I really enjoyed using. I hope this helps some of you! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015 by Jay S
    • The 8x42's are terrific; 8x32's a little less so!
Review Image by Happy Guy Happy Guy
Review Image by Happy Guy Happy Guy
The first part of the review is for the 8x42 binoculars which are terrific. Scroll down to read my experience with the 8x32 smaller brother. The optical performance these binoculars (8x42) provide is incredible for the price. I tried some others costing more, but so far none work as well with my eyeglasses (correcting for distance and astigmatism). Everyone's face and (if applicable) glasses are different, so your mileage my vary, but for me the optical performance of these (8x42) binoculars is wonderful. You might be tempted to point out that with the diopter adjustment one might just use the binoculars without glasses but, from my experience, that wouldn't be an optimum solution. Your glasses are probably correcting a number of your eyes' visual defects beyond just focus. When you use your glasses with the binoculars, all the defects are corrected and the resulting image is much clearer. To get this happy result, the binoculars must have sufficient eye relief and a set of adjustable eye cups. Wearing your glasses when birding also helps you find the birds in the first place. I have used these binoculars for about 12 months, including a daily average of about one hour of walking per day. I use a binocular harness to make wearing them more comfortable and I don't find them to be a burden when carried that way. I did have a problem in that several of the small internal screws that attach each eye cup have (over 8 months of careful use) backed out and fallen out, allowing both eye cups to become detached from the binoculars and allowing the screws (which are smaller than a short pencil lead) to fall out. The binoculars can't be used without the eye cups, but I found I could tape the eye cups back on with black masking tape. That worked fine in the lowered "eyeglasses" position, but since I really love the binoculars, I was disappointed in the way they looked with masking tape wrapped around both eye cups and anyway that solution wouldn't work for someone using the eye cups in the extended position. I ended up calling Celestron Customer Service and they issued a return authorization and an address in Torrance, California, where I could send the binoculars. So far so good. These Celestron's binoculars have a "Limited Lifetime Warranty" which covers "defects" but not "normal wear and tear" and to their credit they promptly sent me a new pair. They are just as optically excellent as the prior pair and I haven't had any problem with the eye cups, although I keep them taped down to reduce movement and avoid the previous problem. By the way, I noticed that a few other Amazon customers have reported eye cup screws falling out, so I think this may be more than an isolated quality issue. I bought two more pairs of Nature DX 8x42 binoculars for family members and I expect those users to be just as pleased. 8x32 Nature DX. Encouraged by the performance of the larger 8x42's, I ordered a pair of Nature DX 8x32's. After much side-by-side comparison I have concluded that the performance of my particular 8x32's is not up to the standard of the three pairs of 8x42 I have purchased and personally examined. The eye relief specs are the same, but my subjective conclusion is that I find myself pushing the 8x32's into my glasses trying to get a little more eye relief. I also notice that the dark rings that are see around the edges of the optics are fuzzy rather than sharp. I believe this is also due to slightly less eye relief. I would have expected the main advantage of the 8x42's to be optical performance in low light, but the 8x32's are noticeably less bright, even at midday. Finally, the 8x32's are just not that much smaller and lighter, so it isn't worth it to me to give up the optical performance of the 8x42's. Check out my photos for a size comparison. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017 by Happy Guy Happy Guy
    • Worth the price
Good product Easy to use Clear with distance
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025 by Cj
    • Good Binoculars
I bought this as a present and did actually use them with the present recipient. The quality is good and all is ok with them. Personally I think the field of view is a bit small but I knew that from the specs. To be fair, it’s a budget pair of binoculars and on that role it excels. There are definitely better out there from an optics standpoint but they are quite a bit more expensive. A 7x50 is overall going to be more useful for general purposes and this has more magnification which was chosen specifically for bird watching. Overall a solid product but nothing super special ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024 by Westley E.

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