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Technical Details
- Armouring: Rubber
- Autofocus: No
- Exit pupil diameter (mm): 2.6 to 5
- Exit Pupil Diameter in mm: 2.6 to 5
- Magnification X: 8X
- Objective lens diameter (mm): 31 - 40
- Objective Lens Diameter in mm: 31 - 40
- Prism = Porro, Roof, Gallilean Or Other: Roof
- Type Standard/Compact: Standard
- Type of Prism: Roof
- Waterprotection: No
- Zoom: No
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Offering different magnifications ranging from eight to 12.5 times, the DCF SP-series models are housed in a nitrogen-filled magnesium-alloy waterproof body (JIS Class 6) and protected with a full-body rubber housing. They deliver exceptional image quality, thanks to an inner-focus optical design incorporating hybrid aspherical eyepiece lenses, high-resolution phase-coated roof prisms, hydrophobic coating on objective and eyepiece lenses, and multi-coated optical elements. Their lightweight design and long eye relief allow for fatigue-free viewing, even during extended observations. They also come equipped with such user-friendly features as an extra-short minimum focusing distance, a diopter adjuster with lock mechanism, and helicoid-type eyepiece rings with four click stops.
Product Description
Ein Blick auf die Ausstattungsmerkmale des Pentax Fernglases DCF SP 8x32 zeigt, dass es sich um ein Hochleistungsfernglas handelt. Die Bildqualität und die Schärfe im gesamten Bildbereich befindet sich auf höchstem Niveau. Daran sind die phasenkorrekturbeschichteten BaK4 Prismen ebenso beteiligt wie die wasserabweisende Mehrfachbeschichtung aller der Luft ausgesetzen Linsen. Das Glas ist bis zu einer Tiefe von 1 m wasserdicht und die Füllung mit Stickstoff verhindert bei einem Temperaturwechsel ein Beschlagen der Innenoptik. Eine griffige, dunkelgrüne Gummiarmierung schützt die wertvolle Optik vor harten Stößen. Lieferung komplett mit Regenschutzdeckel, Nylon-Tragegurt und Aufbewahrungstasche aus Nylonmaterial. Technische Daten: Maße 126 x 127 x 52 mm, Sehfeld 131 m auf eine Entfernung von 1000 m, Dämmerungszahl 16,0
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased these Pentax DCF SP 8x32 binoculars hoping to get good all-rounders. I used them in a variety of conditions for a couple of weeks, and I then returned them. I'm a long time amateur photographer recently converted to birdwatching/stargazing and therefore, while by no means a binoculars expert, I'd say I'm quite sensitive to good/bad optics. I had read many positive reviews on these around the Web and was expecting to get reasonably good middle level optics suitable for a large number of uses.
Unfortunately, I've found two main problems that ultimately led me to decide it was not worth keeping them. I should also add I wear spectacles, and one of the problems I've found *only* exists if you wear spectacles. If you don't, these binoculars might be a better choice for you then they were for me.
1) Eye relief not satisfactory. As noted, I wear quite thick spectacles and was unable to see the full field of view through these Pentax. This means the peripheral region of the circular field of view was blurred and the extreme one was lost for me.
2) Very bad control of flare and reflection. When you observe objects lying e.g. at an angle of 15~20 degrees horizontally from the sun (say, before dusk) you will get tiresome patterns of spurious light penetrating into the field of view. The result is loss of contrast and overall decrease in quality. I'm surprised at how bad flare control is in these, as the SP line is supposed to be one of Pentax' bests. I'm also surprised at how many reviewers on the Web failed to point out the problem.
All other parameters (build quality, sharpness, field-of-view flatness) are very good to excellent and up to what expected. However, due to the severity of problems mentioned, I decided to get rid of these and get a pair of Minox BP 8x44 porro prisms. For less than half I payed for the Pentax, the Minox are a huge improvement. Similar weight, visibly higher brightness, impressive centre sharpness, HUGE high relief for glass wearers, and close to zero flare problems for me.
Unfortunately, I've found two main problems that ultimately led me to decide it was not worth keeping them. I should also add I wear spectacles, and one of the problems I've found *only* exists if you wear spectacles. If you don't, these binoculars might be a better choice for you then they were for me.
1) Eye relief not satisfactory. As noted, I wear quite thick spectacles and was unable to see the full field of view through these Pentax. This means the peripheral region of the circular field of view was blurred and the extreme one was lost for me.
2) Very bad control of flare and reflection. When you observe objects lying e.g. at an angle of 15~20 degrees horizontally from the sun (say, before dusk) you will get tiresome patterns of spurious light penetrating into the field of view. The result is loss of contrast and overall decrease in quality. I'm surprised at how bad flare control is in these, as the SP line is supposed to be one of Pentax' bests. I'm also surprised at how many reviewers on the Web failed to point out the problem.
All other parameters (build quality, sharpness, field-of-view flatness) are very good to excellent and up to what expected. However, due to the severity of problems mentioned, I decided to get rid of these and get a pair of Minox BP 8x44 porro prisms. For less than half I payed for the Pentax, the Minox are a huge improvement. Similar weight, visibly higher brightness, impressive centre sharpness, HUGE high relief for glass wearers, and close to zero flare problems for me.
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4 reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Excellent mid-priced binocular
2 Aug 2009
My Pentax DCF SP 8x32 binoculars were purchased 3 years ago for squeezing in birding while on business trips. Over time, I began to carry them in favor of my other binoculars due to their great optics, close focus (for butterflies) and refined focus. These binoculars have not been coddled, having endured punishing hikes in extremes of weather. In comparison to Zeiss Victory FL 8x42 bins, the Pentax came a tad short in brightness, but otherwise, I can detect little difference, except the extra $2000 list price. One reviewer complained of chromatic aberration in some light settings. Since I have never experienced that condition with my Pentax bins, even when trying to force the problem, I believe his may be slightly out of alignment.
If there's any criticism of the DCF SPs, it would be a middling depth of field. This shortcoming is mitigated by the SPs smooth focusing and not special to these binoculars. My 20 year old Nikon
8X porros set a bar in this area that no 8X roof has approached.
Great durability, excellent optics, light weight and compact, the Pentax SPs provide a combination hard, to beat at a reasonable cost. You may be able to buy a better in this price range, but you're more likely to purchase an lesser binocular.
If there's any criticism of the DCF SPs, it would be a middling depth of field. This shortcoming is mitigated by the SPs smooth focusing and not special to these binoculars. My 20 year old Nikon
8X porros set a bar in this area that no 8X roof has approached.
Great durability, excellent optics, light weight and compact, the Pentax SPs provide a combination hard, to beat at a reasonable cost. You may be able to buy a better in this price range, but you're more likely to purchase an lesser binocular.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
BEST value in a birding binocular under $1200; bar none
8 Feb 2009
Amazon Verified Purchase
BEST value in a birding binocular under $1200; bar none
Strong opinion, but I have owned Leica 8x42 Trinovids, Nikon 8x32 LXL Premiers, these Pentax DCF SP's (previously), Leica and Nikon 8x20's, half a dozen other low-end binocs, currently own Nikon 8x32 EDG's, and, without spending another $1000 or more, you simply cannot get a better value in a birding binocular.
Great size; not too big or too small
Perfect power (8x32)
Nice weight; not too heavy
Rubber armoured
Attached objective covers
Really, really awesome optics for the money
Inexpensive enough you won't worry about making the house payment
Great eye-relief
Great adjustable ocular cups
Very, very comfortable
Incredible value (I paid at least 50% more from Amazon several years ago, and then sold them for the current new price!)
I have birded off and on for years, and have come to a few conclusions after owning so many different kinds or optics. 42mm objectives are too heavy and bulky 99% of the time. 32mm is the perfect size, other than traveling ultra-lite. 10x is really too much; 8x allows your eyes to work at their best. Attached front objective covers are invaluable; these have them. Rubber armour is invaluable; these have them. Nitrogen purging and water-proofing; again, invaluable. These are. ED-class glass is great, but easily doubles the cost of a pair of binoculars. 90-95% of the time, you won't notice. What good is a $1300 pair of binocs if you are so concerned about loss that you leave locked up except for special trips? These are such a super value I carry them almost everywhere.
Are there better optics? Sure; but again you have to double your money, and you won't get double the optic. Side-by-side, there is absolutely a noticable and pleasing difference between these and either of my Nikon 8x32's. Unless you are directly comparing them though, you'd never miss the improvements. If I had to choose between field-of-view and ED glass; I'd take the FOV. These Pentax have a narrower FOV than the super-premium binocs, but again, unless you do a side-by-side comparison, you will never miss it.
Your friends with super-premiums will drool over the value vs. performance that these are. Your friends with $150 binocs will think you took out a loan to get these.
I mentioned above I currently own a pair of Nikon EDG 8x32. The fact that again I am purchasing the Pentax DCF SP's should speak volumes. These are the only pair I absolutely regret selling previoulsy.
Buy them! You will NOT regret it!
Strong opinion, but I have owned Leica 8x42 Trinovids, Nikon 8x32 LXL Premiers, these Pentax DCF SP's (previously), Leica and Nikon 8x20's, half a dozen other low-end binocs, currently own Nikon 8x32 EDG's, and, without spending another $1000 or more, you simply cannot get a better value in a birding binocular.
Great size; not too big or too small
Perfect power (8x32)
Nice weight; not too heavy
Rubber armoured
Attached objective covers
Really, really awesome optics for the money
Inexpensive enough you won't worry about making the house payment
Great eye-relief
Great adjustable ocular cups
Very, very comfortable
Incredible value (I paid at least 50% more from Amazon several years ago, and then sold them for the current new price!)
I have birded off and on for years, and have come to a few conclusions after owning so many different kinds or optics. 42mm objectives are too heavy and bulky 99% of the time. 32mm is the perfect size, other than traveling ultra-lite. 10x is really too much; 8x allows your eyes to work at their best. Attached front objective covers are invaluable; these have them. Rubber armour is invaluable; these have them. Nitrogen purging and water-proofing; again, invaluable. These are. ED-class glass is great, but easily doubles the cost of a pair of binoculars. 90-95% of the time, you won't notice. What good is a $1300 pair of binocs if you are so concerned about loss that you leave locked up except for special trips? These are such a super value I carry them almost everywhere.
Are there better optics? Sure; but again you have to double your money, and you won't get double the optic. Side-by-side, there is absolutely a noticable and pleasing difference between these and either of my Nikon 8x32's. Unless you are directly comparing them though, you'd never miss the improvements. If I had to choose between field-of-view and ED glass; I'd take the FOV. These Pentax have a narrower FOV than the super-premium binocs, but again, unless you do a side-by-side comparison, you will never miss it.
Your friends with super-premiums will drool over the value vs. performance that these are. Your friends with $150 binocs will think you took out a loan to get these.
I mentioned above I currently own a pair of Nikon EDG 8x32. The fact that again I am purchasing the Pentax DCF SP's should speak volumes. These are the only pair I absolutely regret selling previoulsy.
Buy them! You will NOT regret it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great set of binoculars for the money
16 Dec 2007
I've owned the DCF SP 8x32's for 2 years now and I'm very happy with them. These are perfect for the casual birdwatcher (like myself) since you don't have to spend a fortune for a great quality image. I've used these all over the world and they have been great for 99% of what I've used them for.
For those perfectionists out there, I have noticed that they exibit chromatic aberration in some light settings. I have to give credit to Leica as my wife's Trinovid 8x32's certainly performed better in those settings. Also, this set of binoculars is heavier than its more expensive competition.
If you don't want to pay through the nose for a nice set of Leica's or Swarovski's, you should certainly consider the Pentax DCF SP.
For those perfectionists out there, I have noticed that they exibit chromatic aberration in some light settings. I have to give credit to Leica as my wife's Trinovid 8x32's certainly performed better in those settings. Also, this set of binoculars is heavier than its more expensive competition.
If you don't want to pay through the nose for a nice set of Leica's or Swarovski's, you should certainly consider the Pentax DCF SP.
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