Viking Kestrel ED Binoculars 8x42

The Viking Kestrel ED 8x42 Binoculars are the perfect all-in-one package for both beginner and intermediate observers. These Viking binoculars are suitable in any light, making them ideal for birding, hunting, hiking, and astronomy - all year round. Featuring a brilliant combination of optics, including ED lenses and a BAK 4 prism design, allowing you to enjoy a clear field of view, every single time. The Viking Kestrel ED 8x42 are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand, so you can operate the binoculars with ease and effortlessly track your subjects.

Viewing Capabilities

The Viking Kestrel ED 8x42 Binoculars provide a view that is 8x closer, ideal for tracking subjects, such as birds, in a variety of low light conditions. With a 2m minimum focusing distance, these Viking binoculars will provide stunning detail of birds and nature.

Crystal-clear Observations

Featuring ED (extra-low dispersion) glass objective lenses, dielectric coated phase corrected BAK 4 Prisms, and fully multicoated optics, the Viking Kestrel ED 8x42 Binoculars provide a sharp, crystal-clear field of view without colour distortion. The large 42mm objective lens diameter increases light transmission, producing a brighter image.

Ergonomic Features

Ergonomically designed for ultimate comfort, the Viking Kestrel ED 8x42 feature a rubber armoured exterior to ensure a firm grip even when wearing gloves. As well as twist down eyecups and 17.2mm eye relief so both glasses and non-glasses wearers can enjoy comfortable, strain-free observation sessions.

The Viking Merlin ED 8x42 Binoculars are compact and lightweight, weighing only 692g, making them extremely portable and easy to hold during observations.

Built to Experience

The Viking Kestrel ED 8x42 are waterproof for up to 1.5m/3min and nitrogen filled lenses to ensure extra protection against moisture and to reduce fogging.

The Viking Kestrel ED 8x42 Binoculars come supplied with a rainguard, case, and strap.