Bresser Pirsch ED 10x42 Binoculars

• ED glass optics: Extra-low-dispersion glass helps reduce color fringing and improves color fidelity, so fine detail stays cleaner against branches, rocks, or high-contrast backgrounds.
• 10x42 configuration: The 10x magnification gives useful reach for wildlife observation and open-country scanning, while the 42 mm objectives keep the binoculars versatile enough for hiking, hunting, and general outdoor use.
• Phase-coated roof prisms: The Schmidt/Pechan prism system keeps the binoculars compact, and the phase coating supports better contrast and image definition for more confident target identification.
• Argon-purged waterproof housing: Gas purging and waterproof construction help the binoculars stay clear in rain, cold mornings, and changing temperatures where internal fogging can interrupt observation.
• Open-bridge metal body: The open-bridge design gives a secure one-handed hold, while the metal construction adds reassuring rigidity for regular field use.

About the Bresser Pirsch Series

The Bresser Pirsch series is built as an all-round binocular range for travel, hiking, and hunting, combining practical field handling with features that matter in changing outdoor conditions. Within the BRESSER lineup, the series covers both standard Pirsch models and the more advanced Pirsch ED versions, giving users a choice between solid general-purpose optics and models with upgraded glass for improved color correction.

A defining part of the series is its use of roof-prism construction, which keeps the binoculars slim and easy to carry, together with phase-coated prisms and fully multi-coated lenses to support contrast and light transmission. BRESSER also positions the Pirsch family as weather-ready optics, with waterproof, gas-purged construction to help prevent internal fogging when moving between temperatures or using the binoculars in damp conditions. Adjustable eyecups make the series suitable for eyeglass wearers, while the rubberized exterior is intended to improve grip and day-to-day durability. In the Pirsch ED subseries, ED glass, dielectric prism coating, and argon purging further refine image quality and environmental resistance for users who want a more capable field binocular without moving to a larger format.

About the Bresser Pirsch ED 10x42 Binoculars

The Bresser Pirsch ED 10x42 Binoculars are configured for users who need one binocular to cover varied outdoor tasks, from birdwatching and wildlife observation to hiking and hunting optics use. The 10x magnification gives enough reach to study distant detail across fields, woodland edges, or ridgelines, while the 42 mm objective lenses keep the instrument compact enough for regular carrying and balanced enough for steady hand-held viewing.

What sets this model apart within the Pirsch family is its ED glass, which helps control chromatic aberration and produces a cleaner image with more natural color separation. In practice, that means plumage detail, antler edges, and fine texture are easier to read in difficult contrast. The Schmidt/Pechan roof prisms, fully multi-coated optics, and phase coating work together to support brightness and contrast, while the 109.00 m/1000m field of view remains wide enough for scanning moving subjects without feeling overly narrow.

The binoculars are also designed for practical field handling. An open-bridge metal body gives a secure grip, central focusing keeps adjustments quick, and the right-eye diopter adjustment allows precise matching to the user’s vision across a -4.0/+4.0 range. With 16.40 mm eye relief, adjustable eyecups, waterproof construction, and argon filling, this model is well suited to long observation sessions in mixed weather, including use by many eyeglass wearers.

About Bresser

BRESSER was founded in Germany in 1957 by Josef Bresser and developed into a broad optics brand with product lines spanning binoculars, telescopes, microscopes, and outdoor optics. The company is headquartered in Rhede, Germany, and its history includes a period under Meade Instruments after Rolf Bresser sold the business in 1999, followed by a return to independent ownership in 2009 when Rolf Bresser, Jinghua Precision Optics, and managing director Helmut Ebbert acquired all shares of Bresser GmbH.

In practical terms, BRESSER is known for offering optics across several user levels, from accessible outdoor observation products to more specialized instruments. Its catalog has expanded over time to include products such as trail cameras and rangefinders, reflecting a strong focus on field observation and recreational optics. That breadth is relevant here because the company’s binocular lines, including the Pirsch family, sit within a long-established optics portfolio rather than as isolated products.

Main Features

• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 109.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 6.23 °
• Exit pupil: 4.20 mm
• Eye relief: 16.40 mm
• Close focus: 2.00 m
• Diopter range: -4.0/+4.0
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Right eye-piece
• Interpupillary distance: 57.00 mm - 76.00 mm
• Body type: Open bridge
• Housing material: Metal
• Gas filling: Argon
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Dimensions: 145.00 x 121.00 x 52.00 mm
• Weight: 636.00 g

Warranty

30 years. BRESSER states a 30-year warranty for this binocular model.

In the Box

• Binoculars
• Nylon case with shoulder strap
• Broad, padded carrying strap
• Protective objective lens caps
• Protective eyepiece caps
• Large lens cloth
• Manual