Binoculars - Opticron

100% made in Japan and featuring fully coated optics and wide wheel focusing, choosing a VEGA II guarantees you good all round performance and value from the compact 8x30 to the highly competent 8x56 astronomical model.

Using modern manufacturing techniques, Aspheric lenses reduce distortions inherent in some standard multi-element eyepieces at a fraction of the cost. At Opticron, using this technology results in an instrument with excellent performance to price ratios with the following features:

Budget nitrogen waterproof series delivering solid performance and good value for money for people wanting the advantages of roof prism design. Recently updated with high-contact focus wheel, textured eyecups and dioptre adjustment ring, features include:

The Trailfinder II replaces the Countryman MC T porro prism offering similar standards of performance in a more compact roof prism body that offers nitrogen waterproofing and long eyerelief on both models.
With superior specification and optical quality over the entry level Oregon LE WP, the T2’s combination of 7.2° 8x42 and 6.5° 10x42 fields of view, lightweight magnesium alloy body (protected in a durable textured rubber) and positive focus system all go to create a field glass that is both reassuringly comfortable and easy to use.
Other features include;

Fully multi-coated optical system including BAK prisms and PC phase correction coatings

Long eyerelief, wide angle (1) eyepieces fitted with twist type retractable eyecups

Internal focusing with close focus to 1.5m

5 year guarantee

Using an ultra-compact optical design, the Discovery WP PC series are among the smallest waterproof roof prism binoculars available on the market today. Standing just 108mm (4 1/4”) high and weighing 391g - the 8x32 sets a new standard for pocketable full-size binoculars, while the 8x42 and 10x42 at 123mm (5”) deliver 42mm objective performance in a body the size of many 32mm binoculars.

With a host of features including WA eyepieces; 7.5° (8x32), 7.0° (8x42) plus excellent close focus ability, each Discovery WP PC offers the value conscious user with a stylish user friendly field glass.

Features include:

Nitrogen waterproof construction
PC phase corrected prisms
Fully coated optics
Long eyerelief for spectacle wearers
Twist type retractable eyecups
Click stop right dioptre adjustment
Close focus to under 2m
5 year guarantee

Designed to look and feel exceptional, the IMAGIC TGA WP series offers a host of features normally reserved for higher priced binoculars. The natural rubber armouring is specially designed with unique mouldings that maximise grip and comfort in the hand. The ergonomic focusing system provides
close focus to just 2.5 metres on the 8x32 and under 3 metres on the 8x42 and 10x42.

With BAK4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics (all air/glass surfaces) plus F-type multi-coating on the eyelenses and objectives lenses of selected models, the instrument deliver class winning clarity and definition and are guaranteed to match or outperform any roof prism binoculars up to £250.

Other features include:

BAK4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics (all air-glass surfaces)
Long eyerelief for spectacle wearers
Rotating retractable eyecup assembly with extension lock
Click stop right dioptre adjustment
Integral tripod adapter socket
2.5x UTA option

30 year guarantee

Designed to meet and exceed the demands of today’s wildlife watcher looking for excellent value for money.
The new optical systems deliver benchmark figures for resolution and brightness with above average colour contrast. The long eyerelief eyepieces offer 6.7° 8x42 and 6.1° 10x42 fields of view with a refreshing lack of edge distortion - both left to right & top to bottom. The new wide band swift-focus system brings infinity focus to 2m in half a turn with close focus rated at just 1.5m.

Other features include;

Nitrogen waterproof construction
PC phase corrected prisms integrated into a fully multi-coated optical system
Multi-stage retractable eyecups
10 year guarantee

An up-rated version of the original Opticron HR, the SR.GA offers excellent standards of optical performance and manufacturing quality in a traditional porro prism format.

Simplicity of design (the binoculars are not waterproof) coupled with the highest available grade of glass components mean that all four models deliver stunning resolution – matching any roof prism binocular costing twice the price. In addition each model benefits from a ‘combination’ multi-coating meaning different ‘coating types’ are applied individually to different components within the optical system. More costly than a universally applied single multi-coating, the process has an appreciable effect, improving colour contrast in bright sunlight at midday or low light at dawn and dusk.

The lightweight bodies are finished in a contoured natural rubber that completely covers the instruments in a protective skin. The semi-circular rib patters deliver positive handling in all weather conditions with or without gloves.

Models 8x32 and 12.5x50 feature wide-angle eyepieces. Full field of view with glasses is obtained on the 8.5x50 and 10x50.

Each Traveller BGA is a small, lightweight ‘take anywhere’ binocular encompassing all the features of traditional roof prism instruments, wrapped up in a body weighing 450g (16oz) and standing under 10cm (4”) off the table.

An excellent compromise for the outdoor enthusiast preferring the capability of a 40/42mm OG instrument but wanting the portability of a compact pocket binocular, the Traveller uses an internally focused roof prism design and is fully nitrogen gas waterproof to a depth of 3 metres.

Other specifications include:

Fully multi-coated optical system
BAK4 PC roof prisms with HLT coatings Long eyerelief eyepieces for full field with or without glasses
Push/pull retractable eyecups
Close focus to under 2 metres
Wide wheel focusing (positioned at the base of the focusing shaft)
Main body rubber cover for comfort and grip
Hinge lock system to maintain IPD while in use
Models supplied with 30 year guarantee

In a market segment dominated by the compact roof prism binocular, the HR WP re-thinks, re-works, and re-packages the porro prism binocular for today's more demanding user. Designed for both the enthusiast and those seeking the very highest optical resolution for their money, the HR WP successfully combines the innate qualities of both traditional porro prism and modern roof prism formats into a single multi-purpose, user friendly, high performance field glass.

Available in 8x42 and 10x42, each optical system uses the enlarged 'B' porro prism format in combination with internal focusing and long focal length long eyerelief eyepieces. Component glass materials are of a very high quality and all air-to-glass surfaces are fully multi-coated to minimise light loss through the system.

To keep weight at a minimum while maintaining rigidity, the chassis is built using a mix of aluminium, magnesium and plastics. Hermetically sealed, each instrument is fully nitrogen waterproof to a depth of 3m and is guaranteed for 30 years against manufacturing defects.

The bold and innovative design is finished in a smooth natural rubber covering with a high contact surface pattern for extra grip. The models also feature Opticron house-style focusing wheel covering, twist type retractable eyecups and left side dioptre adjustment situated on the centre focus wheel.

For truly high resolution optics in a modern form, look no further than the new HR WP.