Pentax DCF CS 8x42

• 8x42 configuration: The combination of 8x magnification and a 42 mm objective lens gives this binocular a steady, easy-to-hold view with enough brightness for woodland, field-edge and general outdoor use.
• Long eye relief: With 21.00 mm of eye relief, the binocular is easier to use with glasses and more forgiving in fast viewing situations where a full image is needed without careful head positioning.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout keeps the body slim and practical to carry, making it a good fit for hunting, bird watching and travel where compact handling matters.
• Fully multicoated optics: Fully multicoated lenses help preserve contrast and image brightness, which is especially useful when picking detail out of shaded backgrounds or in flat early-morning light.
• Weather-ready construction: Waterproof, fogproof and nitrogen-filled construction helps the binocular stay usable through rain, temperature changes and damp conditions in the field.

About the Pentax DCF CS Series

The Pentax DCF CS series sits in the practical, all-round part of the Pentax binocular range, aimed at users who want a compact roof-prism design for regular outdoor use without moving into heavier specialist models. The series is built around Schmidt/Pechan roof prisms, a central focusing system and weather-resistant construction, giving it the handling and portability expected from modern hunting binoculars and bird watching binoculars.

A key characteristic of the series is its balance between field usability and viewing comfort. Pentax equips this family with fully multicoated optics to support good contrast and a clear image, while the roof-prism body shape keeps the binoculars easier to pack and carry than bulkier porro-prism alternatives. In practical terms, the DCF CS line is suited to scanning woodland edges, following birds in mixed terrain and general observation where a wide, stable view matters more than extreme magnification. The design philosophy is straightforward: dependable optical performance, simple operation and durable construction for users who need a binocular that works across changing weather and varied distances.

About the Pentax DCF CS 8x42

The Pentax DCF CS 8x42 is the most versatile configuration in the series for general outdoor observation. Its 8x magnification is strong enough to reveal detail at distance while remaining easier to hold steady than higher-power binoculars, and the 42.00 mm objective lenses provide a useful balance of brightness and manageable size. That makes this model well suited to hunting, bird watching and daylight nature observation where conditions and distances can change quickly.

The optical layout is designed for comfortable, practical viewing. A 131.00 m/1000m field of view helps when tracking moving subjects or scanning larger areas, while the 5.30 mm exit pupil supports an easy, relaxed image that is less demanding on eye position. The generous 21.00 mm eye relief is especially helpful for eyeglass wearers, and the 2.50 m close focus adds flexibility for nearby subjects such as insects, feeders or vegetation details.

Mechanically, the binocular uses a central focusing system with central diopter adjustment in a slim single-hinge roof-prism body. At 640.00 g, it remains light enough for extended carrying without feeling insubstantial. Fully multicoated optics help maintain contrast, while the waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled construction gives the DCF CS 8x42 the resilience needed for damp mornings, rain showers and rapid temperature changes in the field.

About Pentax

Pentax traces its history to Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co., founded in 1919 in Otsuka, Tokyo. The brand began as an optical manufacturer producing eyeglass lenses and binoculars, and that background still shapes its reputation in sports optics and imaging equipment. Today, Pentax camera and binocular products are manufactured and marketed by Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.

Ricoh acquired HOYA’s imaging-system businesses in 2011, bringing the Pentax camera and binocular lines into its portfolio. Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, where it manufactures, sells and services cameras and other optical equipment. Across the Pentax binocular range, the company is known for practical optical design and for applying features such as full multi-coating on lens surfaces and prism incident-light surfaces to improve image clarity and contrast in real field use.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 131.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 7.51 °
• Exit pupil: 5.30 mm
• Eye relief: 21.00 mm
• Close focus: 2.50 m
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Central
• Interpupillary distance: 54.00 mm - 76.00 mm
• Body type: Single hinge
• Length: 148.00 mm
• Width: 134.00 mm
• Height: 59.00 mm
• Weight: 640.00 g
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Color: Black
• Made in: Japan

Warranty

The Pentax DCF CS 8x42 is covered by a 30-year warranty.