Bresser Pirsch ED 8x42 Binoculars

• ED glass optics: Extra-low-dispersion glass helps reduce colour fringing, so fine detail stays cleaner and more natural when watching birds, scanning woodland edges or following distant game.
• 8x42 all-round format: The combination of 8x magnification and a 42.00 mm objective balances reach, brightness and steadiness, making these binoculars easy to use across hiking, hunting and general nature observation.
• Wide, comfortable view: A 124.95 m/1000m field of view and 17.11 mm eye relief make it easier to track moving subjects and maintain a relaxed image, including for many eyeglass wearers.
• Argon-purged waterproof housing: The waterproof, fogproof construction with argon filling helps the binoculars stay reliable when moving between cold mornings, damp hides and wet field conditions.
• Open-bridge metal body: The open-bridge design improves one-handed handling, while the metal construction and rubber-armoured exterior give the binoculars a secure feel in regular outdoor use.

About the Bresser Pirsch Series

The Bresser Pirsch series is built as an all-round binocular family for travel, hiking and hunting, covering users who want compact roof-prism handling without moving into oversized specialist optics. Within the range, BRESSER offers both standard Pirsch models and the more advanced Pirsch ED versions, giving buyers a choice between a solid general-purpose format and upgraded optical performance.

Across the series, the design focuses on practical field use: phase-coated prisms and fully multi-coated lenses are used to support contrast and light transmission, while the roof-prism layout keeps the binoculars slim and easy to carry. BRESSER also positions the Pirsch line as weather-ready, with waterproof, gas-purged construction to help prevent internal fogging during changing temperatures. Adjustable eyecups and a rubberized exterior make the series suitable for mixed use, including by eyeglass wearers. In the Pirsch ED subseries, extra-low-dispersion glass, dielectric prism coating and argon purging add a more refined image and stronger low-light usability for demanding observation.

About the Bresser Pirsch ED 8x42 Binoculars

The Bresser Pirsch ED 8x42 Binoculars are the balanced, general-purpose model in the ED range, aimed at users who need one binocular for varied daylight and low-light observation. The 8.00 x magnification is easy to hold steadily over long sessions and gives a broad, natural view for scanning terrain, following birds in flight or observing wildlife at medium distance. Paired with a 42.00 mm objective lens, it gathers enough light for early-morning and late-evening use without the extra bulk of larger binoculars.

The optical design is especially important here. ED glass helps control chromatic aberration, which improves edge definition and keeps high-contrast subjects from showing distracting colour fringing. The Roof - Schmidt/Pechan prism system keeps the binocular compact, while the fully multicoated optics support image brightness and contrast. A 5.25 mm exit pupil contributes to a bright, easy view in subdued light, and the 124.95 m/1000m field of view gives enough width for locating and tracking moving subjects efficiently.

Handling is equally field-oriented. The open-bridge body improves grip security, the central focusing system allows quick adjustment with one hand, and the right-eye diopter lets the image be tuned to the user. With 17.11 mm eye relief, a 2.00 m close focus, waterproof and fogproof construction, and argon filling, this model suits everything from woodland walks to hide-based observation in damp or changeable weather.

About Bresser

BRESSER began in 1957, when Josef Bresser founded BRESSER Optik in Germany. The company is now headquartered in Rhede, Germany, and its product range covers telescopes, binoculars, microscopes and outdoor optics. That broad optical background is relevant to products such as the Pirsch ED series, where mechanical practicality and image quality need to work together in the field.

Over time, BRESSER expanded from its original roots into a wider optics portfolio. In 1999, Rolf Bresser sold the company to Meade Instruments Corp., and in 2009 Rolf Bresser, Jinghua Precision Optics and managing director Helmut Ebbert acquired all shares of Bresser GmbH. The company later added trail cameras and rangefinders in 2011, reinforcing its position in outdoor observation equipment. Today, BRESSER is well established in accessible sporting and observation optics, with binocular lines that cover general-purpose, hunting and nature-use applications.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Field of view at 1000 m: 124.95 m/1000m
• Field of view: 7.14 °
• Eye relief: 17.11 mm
• Close focus: 2.00 m
• 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 mm x 121.00 mm x 52.00 mm
• Weight: 636.00 g

Warranty

Bresser provides a 30 years warranty for this binocular.

In the Box

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