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Celestron – Nature DX 8x42 Binoculars – Outdoor and Birding Binocular – Fully Multi-Coated with BaK-4 Prisms – Rubber Armored – Fog & Waterproof Binoculars – Top Pick Optics

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Brand Celestron
Age Range (Description) Adult
Special Feature Waterproof
Objective Lens Diameter 42
Magnification Maximum 8

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  • Nature Dx 8 X 42 Binocular; 10 x 42 Exit Pupil
  • 10 x 42 Exit Pupil
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Easy to hold
4.7
4.2
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Picture quality
4.6
3.9
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field of view
388 feet
289 feet
377 feet
5.8 degrees
focus type
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Center Focus
Central
close
apparent angle of view
7.4 degrees
5.5 degrees
53.4 degrees
5.8 degrees
lens coating
Phase Coating
Phase Coating
Fully Multi-Coated
Phase Coating
Phase Coating
eye relief
17.5 millimeters
16 millimeters
10 millimeters
20.2 millimeters
14 millimeters
exit pupil diameter
5.25 millimeters
4.6 millimeters
2.5 millimeters
5.3 millimeters
4.2 millimeters
objective lens diameter
56 millimeters
25 millimeters
42 millimeters
42 millimeters

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What's in the Box?
  • Nature DX Binocular
  • Lens Covers
  • Neck Strap
  • Lens Cloth
  • Carrying Case

Nature DX Binoculars

Celestron’s Nature DX binoculars are the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. These easy-to-use binoculars are great for beginners while still offering views rivaling those of more expensive binoculars, at a price to fit your budget.

Optical Perfection

The multi-coated optics of the Nature DX offers quality detail that you won’t find with other entry-level binoculars. Enjoy an outdoor adventure or take them inside for a concert or sporting event.

Lifestyle Compatible

The Nature DX Binocular hosts a durable rubber armored, polycarbonate housing to keep them protected from damage, without adding more weight to the design. The twist-up eyecups create a comfortable viewing experience for all, including those wearing glasses. The Nature DX binocular is also waterproof, fogprrof, and nitrogen purged allowing it to withstand the elements.

  • Objective Lens Diameter (mm): 25 mm
  • Magnification (x): 8x
  • Angular Field of View: 7.2°
  • Linear Field of View: 378ft / 126m @ 1,000 yds
  • Close Focus: 6.5ft / 2m
  • Exit Pupil (mm): 3.1 mm
  • Eye Relief (mm): 14 mm
  • IPD Max: 72 mm
  • IPD Min: 56 mm
  • Optical Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated
  • Weight (oz): 12.1 oz (343 g)
  • Dimensions LxWxH (in/mm): 4.3" x 4.5" x 1.6" / 111 mm x 115 mm x 42 mm
  • Included Accessories: Neck strap, objective lens caps, rainguard, carrying case, lens cloth, instruction manual
  • Prism Glass (Type): BaK-4
  • Twilight Factor: 14.14
  • Relative Brightness: 9.61
  • Waterproof: Yes
  • Nitrogen Filled (Fogproof): Yes
  • Tripod Adaptable: Yes

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  • Neck strap
  • Objective lens cap
  • Rainguard
  • Carrying case
  • Lens cloth
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    Product Description

    Proudly created with US engineering, the Nature DX 8x42 reveals image detail you won’t find with other beginners’ binoculars. The fully multi-coated lenses provide maximum light transmission through the entire optical path, resulting in brighter, sharper images even in low light conditions. The high-quality BaK-4 prisms are phase-coated to increase the contrast and resolution. Nearby subjects like plants and insects are easy to view with a close focus of just 6.5 feet. These binoculars also allow the pursuit of distant subjects with 8x magnification and 42 mm objective lenses to easily acquire and follow your subject, no matter the distance. The Nature DX 8x42 body has been specifically designed to endure your travels thanks to its lightweight polycarbonate housing, which protects the binocular from damage. The binocular is 100 percent waterproof and purged with nitrogen gas to prevent internal fogging of the lenses in wet conditions. Rubber armor ensures durability, and the twist-up eyecups with multi-stop function allow for proper positioning of the eyes, even for eyeglass wearers Buy with confidence from Celestron, based in California since 1960. Your purchase is backed by a Limited Lifetime warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    4,527 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers are happy with the quality, value, and image quality of the binoculars. They say they are a great set of binos, with excellent optics for viewing, both near and skyward. They also say they work well for general purpose use and are fantastic for bird watching. Customers are also satisfied with the weight and ease of use.

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    372 customers mention341 positive31 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the binoculars. They mention that they are a great set of binos, with a fantastic optical quality. Some say that the bins are wonderful and the performance is wonderful. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.

    "...well into my hands, the focus is buttery smooth, and they seem really well made...." Read more

    "...Weight = two 12oz cans. Fast adjustments. Great optics. Excellent value. Daughter, with glasses off, rates them 10 out of 10 (Adjust them for “wow”)...." Read more

    "...my vary, but for me the optical performance of these (8x42) binoculars is wonderful...." Read more

    "...The optical quality is still fantastic for the money...." Read more

    258 customers mention247 positive11 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the binoculars. They say that the quality is great for the price range, and the light gathering is amazing at this price point. Customers also mention that the performance is great.

    "...Fantastic resolution, great feel, and a great price (got them on sale for $99)...." Read more

    "...Weight = two 12oz cans. Fast adjustments. Great optics. Excellent value. Daughter, with glasses off, rates them 10 out of 10 (Adjust them for “wow”)...." Read more

    "...The optical performance these binoculars (8x42) provide is incredible for the price...." Read more

    "...is not a replacement for a camera and telephoto lens but it is a lot less expensive and fun to play around with. The optics meet my needs...." Read more

    234 customers mention234 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the binoculars. They mention that the view through them is spectacular, has clear vision, and no eyestrain. The binos provide a clear, crisp image, both near and skyward. Some customers also mention that while the clarity of the lenses is great, the overall quality is pretty bad. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of these binocles.

    "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,..." Read more

    "...The image quality is light years ahead of what they had before and the weight is just right...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...The wide field of view is AMAZING! I was at Morro Rock in Morro Bay looking for a nesting pair of Peregrine falcons...." Read more

    147 customers mention147 positive0 negative

    Customers like the versatility of the binoculars. They mention that they work well for general purpose use, are fantastic for bird watching, and are great to use with glasses. They are also small and light, yet good for bird spotting and hiking. Customers also say that the bins work well even in low light.

    "...to get into birding and enjoy the birds in my area, and this does the job very well...." Read more

    "...For a cheaper pair they perform beautifully! Great for spotting birds and whales!..." Read more

    "Love these binoculars! Perfect for bird watching and very "User Friendly"! A great BUY!" Read more

    "The product works as expected, all the components were present...." Read more

    135 customers mention101 positive34 negative

    Customers like the weight of the binoculars. They mention that it's not too heavy, it'll easily carry in a small cross body bag, and that the light losses are reasonably negligible.

    "...To top it off, they're very compact and lightweight, about the size of most other 8x32's...." Read more

    "...Easy to travel with. They're compact, lightweight; easy to throw into a day bag. 6) The wide field of view is AMAZING!..." Read more

    "...They are compact and lightweight enough to carry on hikes while also offering a good balance of 8x zoom and big enough lenses to provide sharp clear..." Read more

    "...The case it comes with is bulky and hard to get the product back in at times. I'll look around on the web to see what other companies use...." Read more

    102 customers mention88 positive14 negative

    Customers like the focus of the binoculars. They say the close focus is awesome, and the buttery smooth focus is quick. They also mention that the images are very sharp when focused, and that the center focus mechanism is easy to use.

    "...view is really nice, they fit very well into my hands, the focus is buttery smooth, and they seem really well made...." Read more

    "...Easy to focus. The dial for focusing is smooth and perfectly located so you can keep a firm grip on your binocs while adjusting...." Read more

    "...The optics meet my needs. Detail and color is adequate for ID'ing most of the animals and birds I have crossed paths with...." Read more

    "...The focusing is extremely easy to use and has a nice buttery feel to it. Setting up these binoculars is a fairly easy process...." Read more

    90 customers mention84 positive6 negative

    Customers find the binoculars easy to use. They say the caps are strapped on and easy to focus. They also say that the bins are manageable, steady, and comfortable. Customers also say the set up and focus process is fairly easy. Overall, customers recommend the bin set for bird watching and beginners.

    "...Setting up these binoculars is a fairly easy process. The left hand has its own focusing to account for any differences in your eye...." Read more

    "...And I am glad that I did. They are perfect in allowing me to find and focus on the birds! You won’t regret getting these handy binoculars...." Read more

    "Love these binoculars! Perfect for bird watching and very "User Friendly"! A great BUY!" Read more

    "...We are very happy. He was able to use these with ease and he spotted a bird right away. Very satisfied with this purchase!" Read more

    81 customers mention72 positive9 negative

    Customers like the adjustability of the binocular. They mention it's comfortable, and quickly adjusts from their smallest kids. They like the ergonomics, and the large smooth central focus knob. The binocle is easy to use and has a buttery feel to it. Customers are impressed at the adjustments that it has for close up or further away.

    "...Fantastic resolution, great feel, and a great price (got them on sale for $99)...." Read more

    "...These are much better than I would expect for $115. They comfortably, and quickly, adjust from my smallest kids (9yrs) eyes to mine...." Read more

    "...Comfortable to use. The eye cups are cushioned with a soft rubber. Yes, I have used them with sunglasses and eye glasses and no problem...." Read more

    "...The focusing is extremely easy to use and has a nice buttery feel to it. Setting up these binoculars is a fairly easy process...." Read more

    8x42 - 80yr old parents love so I bought 1 for my family of 5. Wt = 2 pop can
    5 Stars
    8x42 - 80yr old parents love so I bought 1 for my family of 5. Wt = 2 pop can
    TL:DR - 8x42 NatureDX. Some eyeglasses wearers can use without glasses on(!). Loved & fit 80yr old to 9yr old. Weight = two 12oz cans. Fast adjustments. Great optics. Excellent value. Daughter, with glasses off, rates them 10 out of 10 (Adjust them for “wow”). Paid $115. Awesome.My parents are in their 80’s and their ~1972 Tasco/Kmart 7x35 binoculars they used finally gave out. So I researched binoculars that were a similar weight as those (or less preferably) that they could use for backyard animal watching. These seemed perfect and for $115, I felt were a very fair price. I had these shipped to my parents and they absolutely raved about them. The image quality is light years ahead of what they had before and the weight is just right. They were so impressed I order a pair for my family of five the next week. We love them too.I love high end optics but only had a cheap pair of house binoculars for my own family (ie if the kids break them I don’t care). But that pair drives me nuts because the quality is just terrible. So I was very interested in getting a better pair.Wow.These do not disappoint.These are much better than I would expect for $115. They comfortably, and quickly, adjust from my smallest kids (9yrs) eyes to mine. Our old kinky binoculars the kids had always mentioned about black spots appearing, it had to do with the difficulty in easily adjusting the settings.My 9yr old was the first to dial in the Nature DX 8x42. He was looking out the back window at birds commenting “Nature is cool”. So I pulled out the binoculars and suggest getting them setup for him. So I had him:* Turned out eyecups* Adjusted for pupil distance* Covered right lens* Focused using left eye* Covered left lens* Adjusted right eye piece diopter* Removed left lens coverHe then:* Literally exclaimed “Wow!! Dad this Is awesome”.When my daughter set them up I suggested she could try them without eyeglasses on (which she always has to wear). It took a little to get the pupil distance set but after she did she dialed in the focus, then the diopter. When she was done and took the right eye cup off and looked through them and was silent for a few seconds. I thought there must be something wrong and asked. She never took her eyes from them and just whispered:“This is incredible!”Then more excitedly “It is so sharp it almost hurts my eyes”. “Dad if you are still writing that review please say I give this a 10 out of 10”.My experience with using them with a very strong prescription for eye glasses.When I dialed them in for myself they were great. But I have a strong prescription (20/400) compounded by permanent double vision. So I decided to try to see just how far these binoculars could be pushed. I took off my thick glasses and turned out the eyecups. I closed my right eye and adjusted the focus. By turning it fully counter clockwise I was on the cusp of things being in focus. I closed my left eye and adjust the right diopter. I was genuinely surprised, actually shocked, that I was able able to get quite a sharp image.Combined with the comfort of not having to wear glasses while looking through the binoculars and the relative sharpness I can see myself using these binoculars like this. Just for the joy of being able to use something without glasses. The *very slight* trade off in edge to edge sharpness (no default of the optics, that is 100% my eyes) is nothing compared to the relief of not having to wear glasses looking through something.My opinion is that if you have a light to medium prescription you should be able to easily & quickly dial these in to use without your glasses. But even if you choose to wear glasses while using them, the image is fantastic.The only thing I would like to see (but find it unlikely at this price point) for a family focused set of binoculars is engraved numbers of the focus wheel, diopter, pupil distance. Then in one of the caps have a place where family members can jot their numbers down so if passing them back and forth one could easily have it quickly dialed in for the next user.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 8x42 - 80yr old parents love so I bought 1 for my family of 5. Wt = 2 pop can
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
    TL:DR - 8x42 NatureDX. Some eyeglasses wearers can use without glasses on(!). Loved & fit 80yr old to 9yr old. Weight = two 12oz cans. Fast adjustments. Great optics. Excellent value. Daughter, with glasses off, rates them 10 out of 10 (Adjust them for “wow”). Paid $115. Awesome.

    My parents are in their 80’s and their ~1972 Tasco/Kmart 7x35 binoculars they used finally gave out. So I researched binoculars that were a similar weight as those (or less preferably) that they could use for backyard animal watching. These seemed perfect and for $115, I felt were a very fair price. I had these shipped to my parents and they absolutely raved about them. The image quality is light years ahead of what they had before and the weight is just right. They were so impressed I order a pair for my family of five the next week. We love them too.

    I love high end optics but only had a cheap pair of house binoculars for my own family (ie if the kids break them I don’t care). But that pair drives me nuts because the quality is just terrible. So I was very interested in getting a better pair.

    Wow.

    These do not disappoint.

    These are much better than I would expect for $115. They comfortably, and quickly, adjust from my smallest kids (9yrs) eyes to mine. Our old kinky binoculars the kids had always mentioned about black spots appearing, it had to do with the difficulty in easily adjusting the settings.

    My 9yr old was the first to dial in the Nature DX 8x42. He was looking out the back window at birds commenting “Nature is cool”. So I pulled out the binoculars and suggest getting them setup for him. So I had him:

    * Turned out eyecups
    * Adjusted for pupil distance
    * Covered right lens
    * Focused using left eye
    * Covered left lens
    * Adjusted right eye piece diopter
    * Removed left lens cover

    He then:

    * Literally exclaimed “Wow!! Dad this Is awesome”.

    When my daughter set them up I suggested she could try them without eyeglasses on (which she always has to wear). It took a little to get the pupil distance set but after she did she dialed in the focus, then the diopter. When she was done and took the right eye cup off and looked through them and was silent for a few seconds. I thought there must be something wrong and asked. She never took her eyes from them and just whispered:

    “This is incredible!”

    Then more excitedly “It is so sharp it almost hurts my eyes”. “Dad if you are still writing that review please say I give this a 10 out of 10”.

    My experience with using them with a very strong prescription for eye glasses.

    When I dialed them in for myself they were great. But I have a strong prescription (20/400) compounded by permanent double vision. So I decided to try to see just how far these binoculars could be pushed. I took off my thick glasses and turned out the eyecups. I closed my right eye and adjusted the focus. By turning it fully counter clockwise I was on the cusp of things being in focus. I closed my left eye and adjust the right diopter. I was genuinely surprised, actually shocked, that I was able able to get quite a sharp image.

    Combined with the comfort of not having to wear glasses while looking through the binoculars and the relative sharpness I can see myself using these binoculars like this. Just for the joy of being able to use something without glasses. The *very slight* trade off in edge to edge sharpness (no default of the optics, that is 100% my eyes) is nothing compared to the relief of not having to wear glasses looking through something.

    My opinion is that if you have a light to medium prescription you should be able to easily & quickly dial these in to use without your glasses. But even if you choose to wear glasses while using them, the image is fantastic.

    The only thing I would like to see (but find it unlikely at this price point) for a family focused set of binoculars is engraved numbers of the focus wheel, diopter, pupil distance. Then in one of the caps have a place where family members can jot their numbers down so if passing them back and forth one could easily have it quickly dialed in for the next user.
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    Carlos G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Boa ótica
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Binoculars
    Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2022
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    Marisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Me encantaron.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice for the price
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2024
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