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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 no fault warranty.

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 armor
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 diopter 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

Warranty

Premier Plus Limited Lifetime

Product Code

30655

Price $479.00

Where To Buy

Specifications

Specifications
- Color
  
  Black
- Size
  
  8x42
- Magnification
  
  8
- Lens Dia. (mm)
  
  42
- Lens Dia. (inch)
  
  1.7
- Field of View (°)
  
  7
- Field of View (m@1000m)
  
  122
- 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
  
  Aluminum Alloy, Polycarbonate
- Hinge Type
  
  Single Hinge, Single Axis
- Armor Type
  
  Full
- Armor Material
  
  NBR
- Nitrogen Gas Filled
  
  Yes
- Eyecup Type
  
  3 stage twist
- Diopter Adjustment Side
  
  Right
- Diopter Adjuster Location
  
  Center
- Diopter Range
  
  4.00
- Focal Length (mm)
  
  N/A
- 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
- 25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System
  
  $34.00
  More Info
- 25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System
  
  $52.00
  More Info
- Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars
  
  $18.00
  More Info
- Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch
  
  $4.95
  More Info
- 21084 Binocular Case in soft vinyl for roof prism 42mm
  
  $23.00
  More Info
- 31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard
  
  $12.00
  More Info
- 31072 30mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)
  
  $15.00
  More Info
- 31037 Objective Lens Covers For Outer Diameter 52-53mm
  
  $20.00
  More Info
- Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x
  
  $159.00
  More Info
- UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm
  
  $16.00
  More Info
Videos
Reviews

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Slim Loghmari

Thursday, June 25, 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

Thursday, November 7, 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

Wednesday, August 21, 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

Wednesday, November 30, 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

Color

Black
Size

8x42
Magnification

8
Lens Dia. (mm)

42
Lens Dia. (inch)

1.7
Field of View (°)

7
Field of View (m@1000m)

122
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

Aluminum Alloy, Polycarbonate
Hinge Type

Single Hinge, Single Axis
Armor Type

Full
Armor Material

NBR
Nitrogen Gas Filled

Yes
Eyecup Type

3 stage twist
Diopter Adjustment Side

Right
Diopter Adjuster Location

Center
Diopter Range

4.00
Focal Length (mm)

N/A
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

25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

$34.00
More Info
25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

$52.00
More Info
Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

$18.00
More Info
Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

$4.95
More Info
21084 Binocular Case in soft vinyl for roof prism 42mm

$23.00
More Info
31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

$12.00
More Info
31072 30mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)

$15.00
More Info
31037 Objective Lens Covers For Outer Diameter 52-53mm

$20.00
More Info
Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x

$159.00
More Info
UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm

$16.00
More Info

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Slim Loghmari

Thursday, June 25, 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

Thursday, November 7, 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

Wednesday, August 21, 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

Wednesday, November 30, 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.

Natura BGA ED 8x42

Price $479.00 Sale $0.00

Specifications

25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

$34.00

25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

$52.00

Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

$18.00

Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

$4.95

21084 Binocular Case in soft vinyl for roof prism 42mm

$23.00

31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

$12.00

31072 30mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)

$15.00

31037 Objective Lens Covers For Outer Diameter 52-53mm

$20.00

Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x

$159.00

UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm

$16.00

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Slim Loghmari

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Estelle Somers

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Tim Sexton

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Specifications

25mm Nylon & Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

$34.00

25mm Bungee Elastic and Leather Binocular Harness with Quick Release System

$52.00

Binocular Tripod Mount for Roof Prism Binoculars

$18.00

Pro Series Lens Cleaning Cloth 20x20cm in pouch

$4.95

21084 Binocular Case in soft vinyl for roof prism 42mm

$23.00

31075 44mm BGA Binocular Rainguard

$12.00

31072 30mm Neoprene Binocular Strap (10mm loop)

$15.00

31037 Objective Lens Covers For Outer Diameter 52-53mm

$20.00

Universal Tele-Adapter UTA 2x

$159.00

UTA Connection Ring 44.3mm

$16.00

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Slim Loghmari

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Estelle Somers

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Natura BGA ED 8x42 - Tim Sexton

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

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

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Price $479.00