Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42 Premium Waterproof Birding Binoculars

Exceeded expectations. More clear than any other binoculars I’ve had a chance to use. Nice and portable compared to a telescope, but still nice for views of the moon and stars. I can also watch critters in the backyard. Worth the price.

Just started watching birds in my backyard and these are perfect for viewing them easily. I keep them right beside my seat to view a new bird at a feeder. These quality binoculars make it so much easier to see the birds clearly so I can identify them easily! Quality at a good price! They’re easy to grab and I use them several times every day. I’m very glad I got them, well worth the money!

I've had these about 6 months and am pleased. Optical quality is very good, price was reasonable and they're more compact and lighter than my old 7x50s.

I'm a bit of an optics junkie. I have way more binoculars, telescopes and camera lenses than one person needs. I purchased the Vanguard Endeavor ED 8x42 binoculars a few years ago and it has been my primary birding binoculars. Recently I decided I needed another set so that I could keep one in the car and another around the house for yard birds. The Vanguards were great, but I didn't want to spend that much money again if I didn't have to. The specs on this Celestron set are very good and the price was by far the lowest I found for a binocular with ED glass. The Celestron binoculars were even slightly lighter than the Vanguards, so I thought maybe they would become my field binoculars instead. After a few months of using the Celestron in the field, however, I ended up going back to the Vanguards and using the Celestron at home for the yard and as a backup. The reason for the backup role has nothing to do with optical quality. To me, the view through the Vanguard and the Celestron are both excellent- very bright and sharp. The difference is in the ergonomics. The Vanguards just feel better in my hands. The materials feel a bit grippier and the contours fit my hand perfectly compared to the Celestrons which feels a bit more awkward to hold. I think I spend a lot more time hunting for focus on the Celestron than with the Vanguard. It seems like the Celestron has a shallower depth of field, so that if a bird hops to a slightly closer branch you need to refocus whereas the Vanguard would not need adjustment. It could also be that the focus dial on the Vanguards operates faster so it requires less movement to achieve focus. Either way, the Vanguard is definitely easier to focus. This is the main reason why the Celestrons ended up as my backup and not my primary binoculars. I would also note that it took me months of using them to arrive at this conclusion. It isn't the kind of difference I could tell by picking up the binoculars in the store and trying them out for a minute. Is this difference worth the extra $100 the Vanguards cost over the Celestron? For most people, probably not. You do get a nicer neck strap and case for that extra money. The Celestrons are still a very good binocular and I would recommend them to anyone for whom price is a primary concern. If price is somewhat of a concern but not most important, I can recommend trying the Vanguard Endeavor EDs as a step up. If money is no object, go for the Zeiss or Swarovski (I assume, I have not reached the money-is-no-object threshold to actually buy any Zeiss or Swarovski optics and see for myself!)

Bought these for my 82 year old dad for our trip to Alaska. He suffers from macular degeneration so finding a good pair of binoculars was a challenge until we came across these. These binoculars perform great in all types of light conditions, very sturdy construction and a wide range of adjustability.

Absolutely love these binoculars! They delivers crisp, bright images with true-to-life colors, thanks to its extra-low dispersion lenses and fully multi-coated optics. The focus is quick and sharp, They feel sturdy with the rubber-armored body, and being waterproof and fogproof means I can take them anywhere. They are not heavy. Perfect for birding.—highly recommended!

high quality glass lenses make clear cutting edge images but they are a bit on the heavy side. not for children.

FINAL UPDATE: On the third pair of binoculars I have received (gone through the warranty twice), the eye cups have again broken. Genuinely ridiculous product... should have known. Buy a different brand. I have to give two stars for the quality of the eye cups... they are so flimsy. Within less than a year of just looking at birds and squirrels in the backyard, they fell off. I went through the Celestron warranty and they replaced them!! I just had to pay shipping (<$21). Unfortunately, the new pair broke in the exact same way the day I opened the box. There's really something wrong with that. Image clarity and color and binocular body seem fine (even great), though. UPDATE: Celestron did come through (again) to sent me a second replacement. This one was truly "quality controlled" as in the box had an extra slip to prove this -- and it does seem more solid. Hopefully third binocular's the charm.

Simplesmente o melhor binóculo que já tive! Anteriormente possuia um binóculo de entrada bem barato então ele quebrou, por isso decidi comprar este celeston, que escolha boa! Foi um passo imenso, até agora não tive problemas, muito pelo contrário esta sendo incrível a experiência, trabalho com aves e está me surpreendendo muito, acredito que no Brasil não exista equipamento melhor nessa faixa de preço.

Mooie, stabiele verrekijker. Niet te zwaar en compact.

You cant go wrong with these.

Great value for the money ! These binoculars give a sharp image, intense colours with the ideal field of vision for bird watching. They are light weight & easy to set up and operate. I did my due diligence before making the purchase and I’m very happy with the quality. I highly recommend them.

Elles sont plutôt bien. La luminosité et la mise au point sont correctes, mais elles sont arrivées avec un des bouchons oculaires brisé. Je serais bien surpris que Celestron vende des jumelles avec un bouchon brisé. On dirait que ce genre de chose m'arrive plus souvent depuis la dernière année.