--- product_id: 3249208 title: "Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing" brand: "celestron" price: "R4388" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3249208-outland-x-8x42-binoculars-for-birding-and-nature-viewing store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Multi-coated lenses for vivid, bright views Waterproof & fogproof for all-weather use 8x Magnification for crisp detail Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing **Brand:** celestron **Price:** R4388 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 See More, Explore Further — Don’t Miss a Moment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing by celestron - **How much does it cost?** R4388 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3249208-outland-x-8x42-binoculars-for-birding-and-nature-viewing) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by Celestron’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and expert US-based support, your investment is protected for every journey. - • **Adventure-Ready Optics:** 8x magnification paired with 42mm lenses delivers sharp, bright views that bring distant wildlife and landscapes into stunning focus. - • **All-Weather Durability:** Rugged rubber-armored body with waterproof and nitrogen-purged fogproof design ensures reliable performance rain or shine. - • **Wide-Angle Exploration:** 7° angular field of view lets you effortlessly scan wide landscapes and track fast-moving birds without missing a beat. - • **Comfort Meets Precision:** Twist-up eyecups and large textured focus wheel provide quick, comfortable adjustments—even with gloves on. ## Overview The Celestron Outland X 8x42 binoculars combine professional-grade optics with rugged, weatherproof construction in a lightweight, ergonomic design. Featuring 8x magnification, 42mm multi-coated BaK-4 lenses, and a wide 7° field of view, they deliver bright, sharp, and color-accurate images ideal for birding, hiking, and outdoor adventures. Waterproof, fogproof, and built to withstand bumps and drops, these binoculars come ready with a carrying case, neck strap, and lifetime warranty—perfect for millennials who demand performance and style on the go. ## Description Product Description Celestron’s Outland X 8x42 binoculars are the perfect grab-and-go companion for your next outdoor adventure. Designed with portability and performance in mind, these compact binoculars combine rugged build quality with high-quality optics to deliver bright, detailed views wherever you go. With 8x magnification, the Outland X makes it easy to observe distant subjects—whether you’re birdwatching, hiking, or enjoying a game. Its 42mm objective lenses and fully multi-coated optics, the Nature DX 8x42 maximizes light transmission for bright, high-contrast views from dawn to dusk. Multi-coated optics improve light transmission for clearer views, while BaK-4 prisms enhance contrast and resolution. You’ll enjoy color-accurate images from sunrise to sunset, whether you're tracking birds in flight or scanning wide-open vistas. The ultra-wide 8.2° angular field of view lets you follow movement effortlessly and take in more of the scene at once. Built for the elements, Outland X binoculars are fully waterproof and fogproof—sealed and nitrogen-purged to perform reliably in changing weather conditions. The durable rubber-armored housing provides a secure, non-slip grip and added protection against bumps and drops. Twist-up eyecups ensure comfortable viewing for both eyeglass wearers and non-wearers alike, and the large, textured focus wheel makes it easy to achieve sharp focus even with gloved hands. Outland X 8x42 binoculars include a protective case, neck strap, lens covers, rainguard and objective lens caps, and a cleaning cloth—everything you need to take them from the trail to the stadium. Backed by Celestron’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and expert U.S.-based customer support. From the Manufacturer Outland X 8x42 Binocular Item #71346OverviewDetailsSpecsOverviewOutland X 8x42 - General FeaturesMulti-Coated OpticsWaterproof and FogproofProtective Rubber CoveringTwist-up Eyecups for Quick AdjustmentMoisture Resistant Neoprene Carrying CaseNo Fault Lifetime WarrantyDetailsSee the outdoors in a whole new way!Celestron's mid-size Outland Series was designed to meet the needs of every outdoor enthusiast, from birders and hunters to sports fans to travelers. The optics are multi-coated to obtain high resolution and high contrast views. The prism are made of BaK-4 glass to give you enhanced color fidelity. The rubber covered Outland X allows for rough and tough handling and the binoculars are waterproof and fogproof and are nitrogen purged for using in all weather environments. Large focus knobs make for easy and precise focusing and twist-up eyecups allow for quick adjustment of eye relief to obtain the full field of view. Comfortable traps are pre-attached to the binoculars to make them ready to use. The objective lens covers are semi-attached so they don't get lost on the 42mm sizes. Tripod adapter threads are included on the 42mm sizes. All of the above items come in a lightweight, ergonomic design for maximum comfort. The Outland X is available in four sizes and includes a wide binocular strap, soft protective carry pouch and a No-Fault Lifetime Warranty. The Outland X is a versatile binocular and a superb value, making it the ideal choice for all of your outdoor adventures! SpecsOptical Design: Roof Diameter: 42 mm (1.65 in) Magnification: 8 x Angular Field of View: 6.8 ° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 356 ft (108.51 m) Linear Field of View (@1000 m): 118.7 m (389.44 ft) Exit Pupil: 5.3 mm (0.21 in) Eye Relief: 18 mm (0.71 in) IPD Min: 56 mm (2.2 in) IPD Max: 74 mm (2.91 in) Near Focus (Binoculars): 13 ft (3.96 m) Prisms: BaK-4 Optical Coatings: Multi-Coated Weather Proof: Waterproof Weight: 22 oz (623.69 g) Review: Great for travel - I ordered these for a trip to Costa Rica. They were perfect! Lightweight enough for everyday carrying. But strong enough to see the monkeys and birds that were far away Review: Celestron Outland Binoculars - We love these binoculars that we got for a trip to Alaska. Very easy to use and light weight. We ordered two pair and they worked perfectly. Easy to focus with strap and case. ## Features - READY FOR ANY ADVENTURE: The Outland X 8x42 delivers bright, detailed views in a lightweight, pocket-friendly design—perfect for birdwatching, hiking trails, or spontaneous outdoor outings. - 8X MAGNIFICATION: Spot distant wildlife, birds, and landscapes with ease. The 8x power delivers detailed views while maintaining a steady image—ideal for tracking movement without losing clarity. - 42MM OBJECTIVE LENS: 42mm lenses deliver bright, high-contrast views in a compact design—perfect for the trail, the park, or wherever your adventures take you. - BRIGHT, TRUE-TO-LIFE VIEWS: Multi-coated lenses boost light transmission to your eye, while high-quality BaK-4 prisms produce sharp, color-accurate images in a variety of lighting conditions. - RUGGED, WEATHER-READY BUILD: Rubber-armored polycarbonate housing shields against bumps and drops. Waterproof and nitrogen-purged to prevent fogging in rain, snow, or humidity. - TRIPOD-ADAPTABLE FOR STABLE VIEWING: Designed with built-in tripod adapter threads so you can mount the binoculars on a standard tripod (adapter not included) for shake-free, extended viewing sessions. - WIDE 7° ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: Ideal for scanning open landscapes and spotting birds in flight—track movement with ease and capture the full scene in a single view. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading optics brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a Celestron Limited Lifetime US Warranty & US-based expert tech support. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004KM82IQ | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Apparent Angle of View | 7 degrees | | Best Sellers Rank | #62 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #38 in Binoculars | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | Carrying case, Instruction manual, Lens cloth, Neck strap, Objective lens caps, Rainguard | | Coating | Multi coated | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,106 Reviews | | Diopter Adjustment Range | 14mm | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 10 years | | Enclosure Material | Synthetic | | Exit-Pupil Diameter | 5.2 millimeters | | Eye Relief | 17.8 millimeters | | Features | Waterproof | | Field of View | 118.2 | | Focus Description | Manual Focus | | Focus Type | Center Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234713467 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 7"L x 3"W | | Item Highlight | Built for the Outdoors, Rugged Rubber-Armored Body, Waterproof, BaK-4 Prisms, Multi-Coated Optics, Bright, Clear Views | | Item Type Name | Binoculars/Monoculars | | Item Weight | 1.8 pounds | | Magnification Maximum | 8 x | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 71346-CGL | | Model Name | Outland X 8x42mm Roof Binoculars | | Model Number | 71346 | | Mount Type | Tripod Mount | | Number of Items | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 42 millimeters | | Prism Type | Roof Prism | | Size Map | Compact | | Special Feature | Waterproof | | Specific Uses | personal | | Specific Uses For Product | personal | | UPC | 050234713467 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Year | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | | Zoom Ratio | 8 multiplier x | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Celestron - **Magnification Maximum:** 8 x - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 42 millimeters - **Special Feature:** Waterproof ## Images ![Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f8ff8QGaL.jpg) ![Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZbyAXQ7uL.jpg) ![Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jB6yxpeGL.jpg) ![Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CiwOAF8YL.jpg) ![Outland X 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Nature Viewing - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wxUjo9e3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How much is the zoom difference between 10x42 and 12x50?** A: In a binocular power rating (e.g. 10x42) the first number is magnification. The second number is the diameter of the objective lens (large lenses at the opposite end from the eyepiece lenses), in this case 42 millimeters. Hence, 10x42. The magnification power of a 12x50 is 12 times magnification (12 times larger than normal unaided vision). So the "zoom difference" would be an increase of 20% in the magnification from a 10x42 to a 12x50.The objective lens diameter determines light gathering capability and the size of the field of view. A higher magnification is not necessarily a good thing, as it is more difficult to maintain a stationary image, the light gathering capability is often impaired, and the field of view is reduced. For most uses, a binocular of 7 or 8 power is about right. 10 power is good for people with steady hands, and 12 power often requires a tripod to hold a stable image. **Q: We are going whale watching, which would be better 8 X 42 or 10 X 42?** A: I own Celestron 18-40X80MM for the sky view and Canon 12X36 IS III for wild nature. Based on the experience and knowledge I have, using those 2 binoculars, I can tell you that higher a binoculars’ viewing power is, more details but less content on the view you will see, whereas weaker/lower viewing power a binoculars is, less details but more content you will see. Also higher viewing power helps you see things far away whereas lower viewing power helps you see things less far away. The above said is not all that should be taken into consideration. The other factor is stability that must be well considered because the view through the binoculars does shake/wobbles. With higher viewing power ones, the view is more unstable when held by hands, whereas, with lower/weaker viewing power ones, the view is more stable when held by hands. That’s why my Celestron 18-40X80MM is useless when held by hands because the view shakes and it makes my eyes very uncomfortable. Imagine you hold a level tool in your hands. Your hands shake and you can’t keep it still. You won’t be able to keep your hands steady holding a high-powered viewing binoculars in hands. That’s why I bought a tripod. Taking these two binoculars into comparison, I’d go with 8 simply because the view would be more stable. Staying on a boat in the water, the stability wouldn’t be ideal. (Hope it helps assuming you haven’t watched the whales yet.😄) **Q: they are good to take them to a music concert?** A: Would be yes. They aren't that heavy. **Q: Recommended by manufacturer for stargazing binoculars, the Skymaster ED pro 7x50. Is this a good size to put in my luggage to travel?** A: The Skymaster Pro ED 7x50 is not an outsized instrument and should travel well. The dimensions are 180mm x 198mm x 64mm (7.1" x 7.8" x 2.5") and the binoculars have a nylon carrying case. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for travel *by S***E on July 31, 2026* I ordered these for a trip to Costa Rica. They were perfect! Lightweight enough for everyday carrying. But strong enough to see the monkeys and birds that were far away ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Celestron Outland Binoculars *by D***S on August 7, 2026* We love these binoculars that we got for a trip to Alaska. Very easy to use and light weight. We ordered two pair and they worked perfectly. Easy to focus with strap and case. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great multipurpose binoculars *by F***M on April 22, 2017* These are pretty high quality binoculars, and perform quite well for the price. They come with some nice accessories as well. All of the components work fairly well, except that the eye cup distance adjustment is a little too sensitive. When placing on the rubber eyepiece cover, it will turn/adjust them. You will need them set to maximum if you rest them against your eyes, or set to minimum if you wear glasses. These are pretty good for birdwatching and low-light use. For birdwatching, you want a low magnification such as 7-8, which will allow you to focus closely and have a large field of view so you can easily track movement. For night/low light use, you want the largest objective lens possible, to let a lot of light in. 42mm is fairly large for objective lenses (7x50 would be better, but you would have to switch to a porro-prism design which results in a full sized/heavy binocular. If you want binoculars for looking at stars, I would suggest getting the 10x42 version as a minimum. A large objective lens and large zoom will help a lot. So you may want to consider a zoom binocular with a tripod. A telescope would be even better :3 These are 8x42, which is fairly uncommon, and on the large size for a BAK-4 setup. 8x is perfect for a large FOV and a close focal length (it's something like 9 feet to infinity). The large 42 objective lens is fairly large, which gives you good vision in low-light conditions, as well as further expanding the FOV. BAK-4 is going to give you the best quality, which is quite noticeable compared to other BAK prisms, or the cheaper Porro prisms. I suspect that these are from the same Chinese manufacturer as many of the generic unbranded/fakebranded 8-10x48 BAK-4 binocs floating around, that run 60$ -80$ range. The company logo is a plastic sticker on a removable nut. The "outlandx" lettering wipes right off with your finger. Even if they are from the same factory, the pricing here is fair, and generally US based companies will do their own QC to weed out any of the lower-end units that will slip through with the cheaper brands. Re-branding aside, the overall quality is quite good. The housing is completely wrapped in a thick rubber shell. It's glued down fairly well and should provide plenty of durability. The lenses are clear, and they are sealed/waterproofed, so you don't have to worry about particles/humidity ever appearing in them. You can mount it to a tripod if you wish, by unscrewing the logo cap. The objective lens covers have a ring to hold them on to the binoculars, and are tight enough that they won't fall off when flipped down. The eyepiece cover is flexible, and split on one side. You can easily tie a lanyard (like paracord) around the unsplit side, and clip that to the included neck strap, so you won't have to worry about losing it. The included neck strap is fine, and will adjust short enough to let you carry these high on your chest, or low at your waist. The included bag is is padded, and decently made. It has a clip-on strap and two D-rings. There is also a pocket where you can keep a small booklet, or the microfiber cleaning cloth. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron – Outland X 8x42 Binoculars – Waterproof & Fogproof – Binoculars for Adults – Multi-Coated Optics and BaK-4 Prisms – Protective Rubber Armoring - The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America: Second Edition (Sibley Guides) - The Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd Edition (Sibley Guides) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3249208-outland-x-8x42-binoculars-for-birding-and-nature-viewing](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3249208-outland-x-8x42-binoculars-for-birding-and-nature-viewing) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*