Vector Optics Continental 8×42 ED
High‑performance roof prism binocular with ED glass and rugged sealing
The Continental 8×42 ED binocular combines robust construction with high optical performance. It uses a roof prism system with BaK‑4 prisms, fully multi-coated lenses, and ED glass to reduce reflections and deliver up to ~88 % light transmission. The housing is shock-resistant, rubber-armored, and rated IPX7 for water protection. Diopter adjustment ranges from –4 to +4 dpt, and focusing is handled via a center focus mechanism.
Key Features
- Fully multi-coated (FMC) lenses with dielectric coating
- ED glass and BaK‑4 roof prisms
- Waterproof and fog-proof housing (IPX7)
- Twist-up eyecups
- Center focus and right-side diopter adjustment
Technical Specifications
| Magnification | 8× |
| Objective diameter | 42 mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25 mm |
| Eye relief | 19.5 mm |
| Field of view @ 1000 m | 14.2 m |
| Angular field of view | 8.1° |
| Diopter compensation | –4 to +4 dpt |
| Water / fog protection | IPX7 |
| Operating temperature | –20 °C to +60 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 147 × 130 × 55 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 837 g |