Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars

The Opticron Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 binoculars are a premium choice for nature enthusiasts seeking exceptional clarity in a lightweight, full-size design. Built around Opticron’s flagship 42mm VHD wide field optical system, these binoculars deliver stunningly sharp, high-contrast images with a beautifully flat field of view.

With an expansive 8.1° field of view and impressively large sweet spot, the Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 offers immersive viewing that brings landscapes, wildlife, and distant details to life with remarkable precision. The combination of ED glass and field-flattening technology ensures edge-to-edge clarity, making them ideal for birdwatching, hiking, and general outdoor observation.

Designed for comfort as well as performance, the magnesium alloy body keeps weight down while maintaining durability, and the soft-touch rubber armour provides a secure, ergonomic grip. The smooth, wide-wheel focuser crafted from alloy and rubber, offers precise control even when wearing gloves, making these binoculars reliable in all conditions.

Compact roof prism design for easy handling and portability

Magnesium single hinge, single axis body construction for strength and balance

Soft-touch rubber armour for enhanced grip and comfort during extended use

Nitrogen gas filled and waterproof to 5m for dependable outdoor performance

VHD optical system featuring field-flattening technology for edge-to-edge sharpness

High-quality ED objective lenses for improved contrast and reduced chromatic aberration

Phase-corrected prisms with Oasis prism coating for maximum light transmission

S-H type multi-coating applied to all air-to-glass surfaces for brighter, clearer images

Long eye relief designed for spectacle wearers

4-stage twist-type retractable eyecups for customised viewing comfort

Smooth 500° turn focusing mechanism for fine, accurate control

Close focus capability ideal for observing nearby subjects in detail

Central dioptre adjustment for precise personal focus tuning

Tripod adapter socket for stable, hands-free viewing when needed

Magnification: 8x
Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
Field of View (m @1000m): 141
Field of View (°): 8.1
Close Focus: 1.9m
Eye Relief: 20mm
Interpupillary Distance (IPD): 56–75mm
Prism Type: Roof
Prism Material: OP6
Prism Coating: Oasis
Lens Coating: S-H Type Multi-Coated
Waterproof: Yes (5m depth)
Nitrogen Filled: Yes
Eyecups: 4-stage twist type
Dioptre Adjustment: Centre, right side
Body Material: Magnesium Alloy & Polycarbonate
Armour: Full NBR rubber
Dimensions (mm): 152 x 132 x 51.5
Weight: 715g
Country of Origin: Japan

Aurora BGA VHD 8x42 binoculars
Soft neoprene carry case
Rainguard
Neoprene neck strap
Rubber objective lens covers

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