Braun Trekking 8x42 WP

• 42 mm objective lenses: The larger front lenses gather more light than compact trekking binoculars, which helps keep the image brighter at dawn, dusk, and in shaded woodland.
• Roof prism design: The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout keeps the binocular slim and easy to pack, while still giving the straight-barrel shape many users prefer for hiking, travel, and general field observation.
• 18 mm eye relief: The generous eye relief makes the Braun Trekking 8x42 WP easier to use with glasses and more comfortable during longer viewing sessions.
• Fully multicoated optics: The lens coatings help improve contrast and reduce distracting reflections, making details easier to pick out when scanning birds, game, or distant landmarks.
• Waterproof, nitrogen-filled housing: The sealed body resists rain and brief immersion, while the nitrogen filling helps prevent internal fogging when moving between cold and warm conditions.

About the Braun Trekking Series

The Braun Trekking series is built as a practical outdoor range for users who want a compact, weather-resistant binocular for active use rather than a bulky specialist optic. In Braun’s lineup, the series is aimed at trekking, mountain biking, and cross-country hiking, where low weight, straightforward handling, and dependable protection from the elements matter as much as image quality. The series uses ULTRALIT glass lenses, roof prisms, and central focusing to keep operation simple and fast in the field.

Within the family, Braun positions the Trekking models as versatile all-round binoculars for travel, landscape viewing, and general wildlife observation. Their waterproof construction and compact roof-prism form make them easy to carry in a pack or around the neck, while the multicoated optics are intended to maintain a clear, usable image in mixed daylight conditions. Rather than focusing on highly specialized birding or long-range observation, the Trekking line emphasizes portability, outdoor durability, and balanced optical performance for people who move often and need a binocular that adapts easily to changing terrain and weather.

About the Braun Trekking 8x42 WP

The Braun Trekking 8x42 WP combines a field-friendly 8x magnification with a 42 mm objective lens, a format that suits general outdoor observation particularly well. Eight-power magnification is steady enough for handheld use over long periods, making it a sensible choice for hiking trails, bird watching, and hunting observation where quick target acquisition matters more than extreme reach. The 42 mm objectives give the binocular more low-light capability than smaller trekking models, helping preserve image brightness in woodland, overcast weather, and the last usable minutes of daylight.

Its 119 m/1000 m field of view supports easy scanning of wider areas, which is useful when following moving birds or checking terrain without constantly repositioning the binocular. The 18 mm eye relief improves comfort for eyeglass wearers, while the -4 / +4 Dpt diopter adjustment allows the image to be tuned to the user’s eyesight. Braun pairs this with a central focusing system for quick, intuitive adjustment and a right-eyepiece diopter control for fine correction.

The optical system uses fully multicoated lenses and a Schmidt/Pechan roof prism design, giving the binocular a slimmer shape than many porro-prism alternatives while maintaining good portability. The waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled housing is better suited to changing weather and damp environments, and at 670 g it remains manageable for day-long carry. A close focus distance of 4.00 m also makes it practical for nearby observation, from trail-side details to insects and plants.

About Braun

Braun traces its roots back to 1915, when Karl Braun founded Karl Braun KG in Germany. The company originally produced optical instruments, metal goods, and binoculars, giving it a long connection to practical field optics. In 1948, the business became Carl Braun Camera-Werk Nürnberg, reflecting its growing role in imaging products, and in 2004 it adopted the name BRAUN Photo Technik GmbH. Today the company is headquartered in Eutingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Within its optics range, Braun offers binoculars and Ultralit spotting scopes, with the Ultralit name associated with its glass-lens systems. Braun reintroduced binoculars to its product range in 2007, building on its earlier experience in this category. That background helps explain the brand’s focus on straightforward, usable outdoor optics that prioritize portability, weather resistance, and practical handling for travel, nature observation, and general field use.

Main Features

• Product type: Binoculars
• Series: Braun Trekking
• Magnification: 7.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 119.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 6.80 °
• Exit pupil: 6.00 mm
• Eye relief: 18.00 mm
• Close focus: 4.00 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: 146.00 mm
• Width: 126.00 mm
• Height: 53.00 mm
• Weight: 670.00 g
• Color: Black

Warranty

Braun covers the Trekking 8x42 WP with a 3-year warranty. This period suits a field binocular intended for regular outdoor use and adds clear long-term support beyond basic purchase protection.

In the Box

• Binoculars
• Ever-ready case
• Carrying strap
• Cleaning cloth
• Operating instructions