Product Details
The new Barr & Stroud Sierra range of binoculars are a blend of superb optical quality and rugged refinement that has produced an elegant range of binoculars that take the Barr & Stroud brand to new level of performance and sophistication.
The Barr & Stroud Sierra 8x42 is the optimum all rounder in the range. Its 42mm objective lenses in combination with its 8x magnification makes this the model which passes the most amount of light through to the users eyes, this is important if the observer will be using the binoculars in low light conditions such as dawn and dusk when wildlife are on the move, or looking closely at a bird’s plumage in dense foliage where the light is restricted. 8x magnification is also relatively easy to hold steady without the need for additional support, such as a tripod, monopod or hide-clamp, in most conditions.
The Sierra range from Barr & Stroud feature rugged construction combined with brilliant optics. They are waterproof to a depth 1.5m of water for three minutes, plenty of time to retrieve them if you have dropped them in a stream or puddle. This requires a high degree of mechanical quality in the construction of the binocular which is evident as soon as you pick the binocular up or use the super smooth focus control wheel. We don’t expect that you will make a habit of dropping the binoculars into deep water but we do expect that you will want to use them in any weather the planet can throw at you, so you can feel assured that the Barr & Stroud ‘Sierra’ can take it, again and again. This ability is further enhanced by the binoculars’ rubber armoured body which protects it from shocks and knocks.
The binoculars are filled with nitrogen gas which keeps water out and also stops the optics suffering from internal fogging in adverse weather conditions, this binocular is truly weatherproof.
Fully Multi Coated optics are standard features of the Barr & Stroud ‘Sierra’ range as are BaK-4 phase coated prisms. This degree of sophistication ensures that as much light as possible is transmitted through the optics which results in a super bright contrast rich images of high colour fidelity for the user even in low light conditions where less expensive optics and coatings result in a dramatic loss of performance.
For the comfort of the user the binoculars are supplied with metal twist up eyecups that are rubber coated which make them equally practical for people to use with or without spectacles. The rapid focus mechanism takes the user from close focus to infinity in less than one turn of the focus control knob, which ensures that you can follow the action however fast it is happening.
The Sierra 8x42 are supplied with carrying case, rain guards, tethered lens caps, straps and lens cleaning cloth.
Specification
- Magnification 8x Maximum magnification
- Objective 42mm Size of objective lens.
- Close Focus 2m Minimum distance that the binoculars will focus on
- View 1000m 129m Apparent view at 1000m
- Weight 596gms Weight in grams
- GlassBaK-4 Type of glass used in construction
- Exit pupil 4mm Exit pupil in mm
- Twilight rate 18.33 Light gathering ability
- Brightness 27.04 Light transmission factor
- Prism Coating PHC Yes Phase coated prisms
- Lens Coating FMC Yes Fully multicoated optics
- Tripod Bush Yes Tripod bush for tripod/adapter
- Dimensions135x125x52mm Binocular size in mm
- Roof Prism Construction Yes Optical Type
- Eye Relief 17.8mm Eye relief in mm
- Adjustable Eyecups Yes Twist up eyecups
- Guarantee10 Years Length of manufactures guarantee
- Diopter Compensation+4/-4 Range of diopter compensation
- Focusing System CenterType of focusing control
- Interpupillary Distance56mm~74mmRange of eye adjustment in mm.
- Waterproof Yes Immersion tested 1.5m for 3mins
- The Sierra 8x42 are supplied with carrying case, rain guards, tethered lens caps, straps and lens cleaning cloth.
