Braun Trekking 8x32 WP

• 8x32 configuration: The 8x magnification keeps the image steady for hiking, birdwatching and general outdoor use, while the 32 mm objective lenses help maintain a bright, easy view without adding much bulk.
• Roof prism design: The compact single-hinge body packs easily into a daypack or jacket pocket, making these binoculars practical for trekking, travel and other activities where space and weight matter.
• Fully multicoated optics: The coated optical system improves contrast and light transmission, which helps with clearer detail in changing daylight and during the longer viewing sessions common in nature observation.
• Waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction: The sealed housing resists rain and damp conditions, while the nitrogen filling helps prevent internal fogging when moving between temperatures or using the binoculars in cold weather.
• Close focus to 1.50 m: The short close-focus distance is useful when observing nearby subjects such as insects, plants or details on trail markers, adding versatility beyond long-distance viewing.

About the Braun Trekking Series

The Braun Trekking series is built as a compact outdoor binocular line for users who want a practical balance of portability, weather resistance and everyday optical performance. In Braun’s current binocular range, the series includes 8 x 32 WP and 10 x 32 WP models, giving users a choice between a steadier, wider-view format and a higher-magnification alternative for more distant subjects. Braun positions the series for activities such as trekking, mountain biking and cross-country hiking, where low weight and easy handling matter as much as image quality.

A defining feature of the series is its use of ULTRALIT glass lenses together with BAK-4 roof prisms, multicoated optics and central focusing. This combination keeps the binoculars slim and easy to carry while supporting a clear, contrast-rich image for daylight and dusk use. The waterproof WP models are also designed for field conditions, with protection rated to 1.5 m for 3 minutes. Overall, the Trekking series focuses on straightforward, travel-friendly binoculars for outdoor users who need dependable optics in a compact format rather than a large, heavy observation instrument.

About the Braun Trekking 8x32 WP

The Braun Trekking 8x32 WP is the more versatile, easy-going model in the Trekking line, combining 8x magnification with a 32 mm objective for a view that is stable, bright and well suited to long periods of handheld use. That makes it a strong fit for hiking binoculars, bird watching binoculars and general travel observation, where a wide, relaxed image is often more useful than maximum reach. Its 131.00 m/1000m field of view helps with scanning woodland edges, following moving birds and keeping orientation in open terrain.

The optical layout uses a Roof - Schmidt/Pechan prism system with fully multicoated lenses, supporting a compact shape and good contrast in everyday outdoor light. A 4.00 mm exit pupil helps maintain a comfortable image in mixed daylight conditions, while the 18.00 mm eye relief gives the binoculars a more accommodating viewing position, especially for eyeglass wearers. The central focusing system keeps operation quick and intuitive, and the right-eyepiece diopter adjustment allows the image to be tuned to the user’s eyesight.

Mechanically, this model is designed for field use rather than delicate handling. The waterproof, fogproof housing is nitrogen filled, so it is better prepared for rain, damp air and temperature changes. With a close focus of 1.50 m, it also works well for nearby subjects, which adds flexibility on the trail. The result is a compact binocular that covers a wide range of outdoor tasks without becoming cumbersome to carry.

About Braun

Braun traces its roots to 1915, when Karl Braun founded Karl Braun KG in Germany. The company first produced optical instruments, metal goods and binoculars, establishing an early connection to practical field optics. In 1948 the business became Carl Braun Camera-Werk Nürnberg, and in 2004 it adopted the name BRAUN Photo Technik GmbH. Today the company is based in Eutingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Within sport optics, Braun’s range includes binoculars and the Ultralit spotting-scope series. The company brought binoculars back into its product portfolio in 2007, and its current lineup focuses on accessible, field-oriented designs for outdoor observation. That background is relevant here because Braun combines long-standing experience in optical products with a product philosophy centered on compact handling, straightforward operation and practical features for everyday use in the field.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 32.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 131.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 7.51 °
• Exit pupil: 4.00 mm
• Eye relief: 18.00 mm
• Close focus: 1.50 m
• Diopter range: -4 / +4 Dpt
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 56.00 mm - 74.00 mm
• Body type: Single hinge
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Length: 110.00 mm
• Width: 107.00 mm
• Height: 48.00 mm
• Weight: 500.00 g
• Color: Black

Warranty

3 years. Braun specifies a three-year warranty period for the Trekking 8x32 WP, providing defined long-term coverage for normal product ownership.

In the Box

• Binoculars
• Carrying bag
• Carrying strap
• Cleaning cloth
• Instructions for use