Natura BGA ED 8x42

    Aimed at the wildlife enthusiast or semi-professional looking for a lightweight, robust and reliable 42mm, the Natura BGA ED are 100% Made in Japan and supplied with a 30 year guarantee.

    Featuring wide-field optics for easy location and tracking, extra low dispersion “ED” glass objectives for super bright images, they deliver benchmark quality, performance and ergonomics. 

    Weighing just 648g/23oz, the Natura uses a micro hinged body for easy grip and positive handling with or without gloves and can be used one handed if necessary.

    Features
    • Compact, lightweight roof prism design with micro hinge body
    • Textured rubber armour
    • Nitrogen waterproof construction
    • ED, fully multi-coated optical system with ‘PC’ phase corrected prisms and Oasis prism coating
    • Long eye relief eyepieces giving full field of view for glasses wearers
    • Wide wheel focusing with integrated rhs dioptre adjuster
    • 3-stage alloy retractable eyecups
    • Close focus to 2.5m/8.2ft
    • Tripod adapter socket

    Supplied Accessories

    Natura BGA ED binoculars are supplied complete in a soft case with rainguard, neoprene strap and rubber objective lens covers

    Guarantee

    30 year

    Product Code

    30655

    Price £379.00

    Where To Buy
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    Specifications

    • Specifications
      • Colour
        Black
      • Size
        8x42
      • Magnification
        8
      • Lens Dia. (mm)
        42
      • Lens Dia. (inch)
        1.7
      • Field of View (m@1000m)
        122
      • Field of View (°)
        7
      • Field of View (ft@1000yd)
        366
      • Close Focus (m)
        2.5
      • Close Focus (f)
        8.2
      • Eye Relief (mm)
        23
      • Eye Relief (inch)
        0.9
      • IPD Range (mm)
        56~76
      • IPD Range (inch)
        2.2~3
      • Waterproof
        Yes
      • Prism Type
        Roof
      • Length (mm)
        142
      • Width (mm)
        129
      • Depth (mm)
        53
      • Dimensions LxWxD (mm)
        142x129x53
      • Dimensions LxWxD (inches)
        5.6x5.1x2.1
      • Weight (g)
        648
      • Weight (oz)
        22.9
      • Weight (lb)
        1.4
    • Technical
      • Body Material
        Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate
      • Hinge Type
        Single Hinge, Single Axis
      • Armour Type
        Full
      • Armour Material
        NBR
      • Nitrogen Gas Filled
        Yes
      • Eyecup Type
        3 stage twist
      • Dioptre Adjustment Side
        Right
      • Dioptre Adjuster Location
        Centre
      • Dioptre Range
        4.00
      • Eyelens Dia (mm)
        22
      • Prism Material
        BAK 4
      • Prism Coating
        Oasis
      • PC Coating
        Yes
      • Lens Coating
        Fully multi-coated
      • Serial Number Location
        Rear of left body
      • Country of Origin
        Japan
    • Accessories
      • 21084 Binocular Case in soft vinyl for roof prism 42mm

        £14.95

        More Info
      • 21091 EA Binocular Case for roof prism 42mm

        £17.95

        More Info
      • 31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

        £6.95

        More Info
      • 31072 30mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)

        £9.95

        More Info
      • 31091 40mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)

        £12.95

        More Info
      • 31096 25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

        £24.95

        More Info
      • 31097 25mm Elastic & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

        £24.95

        More Info
      • 31042 Rubber Objective Lens Covers For Outer Diameter 53-55mm

        £11.95

        More Info
      • Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

        £12.95

        More Info
      • Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

        £3.95

        More Info
    • Videos
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    • Reviews

      Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Billy Heaney

      31 March 2022

      Click here to watch a video review by Billy Heaney


      Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Slim Loghmari

      25 June 2020

      Upon checking the view through the Natura, I was pleasantly surprised by the light transmission and colour fidelity exhibited across the full RGB spectrum. The eye relief was also very generous which made the Natura ideal for spectacles wearers. Looking in to the distance I couldn’t detect any chromatic aberration which is outstanding at this price point.

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Slim Loghmari. Click here to read the entire review.


      Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Estelle Somers

      07 November 2019

      Whether I was studying ornate birds-of-paradise displaying high in the trees, viewing a panorama of hundreds of fruit bats crossing bright blue sky or appreciating a closer look at butterflies only a couple of metres away, the Opticron Natura BGA ED binoculars proved to be the perfect companion on my trip of a lifetime.

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Estelle Somers. Click here to read the entire review.


      Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Tim Sexton

      21 August 2019

      The ED glass created a bright, clean image even with dark clouds overhead. When a male gadwall, still in breeding plumage came close to the bank, the vermiculations on its flanks appeared crisp and sharp. Despite trying to be critical, it was hard to notice any colour fringing - even during the rare occasions when the sun broke through the cloud.

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Tim Sexton. Click here to read the entire review.


      Natura BGA ED 8x42 (pre 2019 model) - Steve Young

      30 November 2016

      With the comfortable strap fitted it was time for a proper test and at just 648 grams I didn’t find them heavy around my neck. I was immediately impressed with the true colours; everything was spot on, whether it was my garden Robin and Blackbirds, Lapwings at my local reserve or a mega-rare Cliff Swallow at Minsmere, Suffolk, the colours were true and neutral without any casts.

      Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Steve Young. Click here to read the entire review.


    Specifications

    • Specifications
    • Technical
    • Accessories
    • Videos
    • Reviews
    • Colour
      Black
    • Size
      8x42
    • Magnification
      8
    • Lens Dia. (mm)
      42
    • Lens Dia. (inch)
      1.7
    • Field of View (m@1000m)
      122
    • Field of View (°)
      7
    • Field of View (ft@1000yd)
      366
    • Close Focus (m)
      2.5
    • Close Focus (f)
      8.2
    • Eye Relief (mm)
      23
    • Eye Relief (inch)
      0.9
    • IPD Range (mm)
      56~76
    • IPD Range (inch)
      2.2~3
    • Waterproof
      Yes
    • Prism Type
      Roof
    • Length (mm)
      142
    • Width (mm)
      129
    • Depth (mm)
      53
    • Dimensions LxWxD (mm)
      142x129x53
    • Dimensions LxWxD (inches)
      5.6x5.1x2.1
    • Weight (g)
      648
    • Weight (oz)
      22.9
    • Weight (lb)
      1.4
    • Body Material
      Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate
    • Hinge Type
      Single Hinge, Single Axis
    • Armour Type
      Full
    • Armour Material
      NBR
    • Nitrogen Gas Filled
      Yes
    • Eyecup Type
      3 stage twist
    • Dioptre Adjustment Side
      Right
    • Dioptre Adjuster Location
      Centre
    • Dioptre Range
      4.00
    • Eyelens Dia (mm)
      22
    • Prism Material
      BAK 4
    • Prism Coating
      Oasis
    • PC Coating
      Yes
    • Lens Coating
      Fully multi-coated
    • Serial Number Location
      Rear of left body
    • Country of Origin
      Japan
    • 21084 Binocular Case in soft vinyl for roof prism 42mm

      £14.95

      More Info
    • 21091 EA Binocular Case for roof prism 42mm

      £17.95

      More Info
    • 31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

      £6.95

      More Info
    • 31072 30mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)

      £9.95

      More Info
    • 31091 40mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)

      £12.95

      More Info
    • 31096 25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

      £24.95

      More Info
    • 31097 25mm Elastic & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

      £24.95

      More Info
    • 31042 Rubber Objective Lens Covers For Outer Diameter 53-55mm

      £11.95

      More Info
    • Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

      £12.95

      More Info
    • Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

      £3.95

      More Info
    • Video image
    • Video image

    Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Billy Heaney

    31 March 2022

    Click here to watch a video review by Billy Heaney


    Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Slim Loghmari

    25 June 2020

    Upon checking the view through the Natura, I was pleasantly surprised by the light transmission and colour fidelity exhibited across the full RGB spectrum. The eye relief was also very generous which made the Natura ideal for spectacles wearers. Looking in to the distance I couldn’t detect any chromatic aberration which is outstanding at this price point.

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Slim Loghmari. Click here to read the entire review.


    Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Estelle Somers

    07 November 2019

    Whether I was studying ornate birds-of-paradise displaying high in the trees, viewing a panorama of hundreds of fruit bats crossing bright blue sky or appreciating a closer look at butterflies only a couple of metres away, the Opticron Natura BGA ED binoculars proved to be the perfect companion on my trip of a lifetime.

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Estelle Somers. Click here to read the entire review.


    Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Tim Sexton

    21 August 2019

    The ED glass created a bright, clean image even with dark clouds overhead. When a male gadwall, still in breeding plumage came close to the bank, the vermiculations on its flanks appeared crisp and sharp. Despite trying to be critical, it was hard to notice any colour fringing - even during the rare occasions when the sun broke through the cloud.

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Tim Sexton. Click here to read the entire review.


    Natura BGA ED 8x42 (pre 2019 model) - Steve Young

    30 November 2016

    With the comfortable strap fitted it was time for a proper test and at just 648 grams I didn’t find them heavy around my neck. I was immediately impressed with the true colours; everything was spot on, whether it was my garden Robin and Blackbirds, Lapwings at my local reserve or a mega-rare Cliff Swallow at Minsmere, Suffolk, the colours were true and neutral without any casts.

    Above is an excerpt from a review authored by Steve Young. Click here to read the entire review.