--- product_id: 70865487 title: "8X42 Sahara Binoculars" brand: "barr & stroud" price: "C$16817" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/70865487-8x42-sahara-binoculars store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # Close focus under 2m Nitrogen-filled, fog & water resistant 8x powerful magnification 8X42 Sahara Binoculars **Brand:** barr & stroud **Price:** C$16817 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔭 See More, Miss Less: Your Ultimate Adventure Companion ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8X42 Sahara Binoculars by barr & stroud - **How much does it cost?** C$16817 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/70865487-8x42-sahara-binoculars) ## Best For - barr & stroud enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted barr & stroud brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Rugged Design:** Lightweight yet durable roof prism build, ready to go wherever your adventures take you. - • **Weatherproof & Fog-Free:** Nitrogen-purged optics ensure your view stays sharp rain or shine—never miss a moment. - • **Spectacle-Friendly Comfort:** Twist-up rubber eyecups adapt seamlessly for glasses wearers, maximizing comfort on long outings. - • **All-Inclusive Adventure Kit:** Comes with carrying case, rain guards, tethered lens caps, straps, and cleaning cloth—gear up instantly. - • **Crystal-Clear 8x Magnification:** Zoom into every detail with precision and clarity, perfect for birdwatching or race day thrills. ## Overview The Barr & Stroud 8x42 Sahara Binoculars combine rugged, waterproof construction with powerful 8x magnification and close focus under 2 meters. Nitrogen-filled lenses prevent fogging in all weather, while twist-up eyecups ensure comfort for spectacle wearers. Compact and lightweight, these binoculars come complete with essential accessories, making them the perfect all-rounder for nature lovers, sports fans, and outdoor explorers. ## Description Barr & Stroud8X42 Sahara Binoculars ## Features - The Barr & Stroud 'Sahara' 8x42 is a rugged go anywhere binocular. Equally at home on Lake Naivasha, the beach at Bridlington or a day at the races. - This is a compact roof prism design that makes an ideal all round performer with good light gathering ability. The binocular focuses down to just under 2m making it ideal for naturalists and birdwatchers alike. The binocular delivers a powerful 8x magnification. - The binoculars are filled with nitrogen gas which keeps water out and also stops the optics suffering from internal fogging in adverse weather conditions. - For the comfort of the user the binoculars are supplied with twist up rubber eyecups which make them equally practical for people to use with or without spectacles. - The 'Sahara' 8x42 are supplied with carrying case, rain guards, tethered lens caps, straps and lens cleaning cloth. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18.8 x 16.4 x 8.2 centimetres | | Package Weight | 2.07 Pounds | | Product Dimensions L x W x H | 33 x 23 x 0.3 centimetres | | Item Weight | 670 Grams | | Brand | Barr & Stroud | | Colour | Black, Green | | Has image stabilisation | No | | Lens Fixed Focal Length | 129 Metres | | Model year | 2015 | | Plug profile | Roof | | Objective Lens Diameter | 42 Millimetres | | Part number | 70103 | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | | Focus type | Center Focus | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Barr & Stroud - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Special feature:** Built-In Dioptric Correction - **Objective lens diameter:** 42 Millimetres - **Magnification maximum:** 8 x - **Specific uses for product:** Bird Watching - **Colour:** Black, Green - **Mounting type:** Roof - **Material:** Rubber - **Model name:** 8X42 Sahara ## Images ![8X42 Sahara Binoculars - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61h99LNDGjL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do these binoculars work well at dusk/night?** A: Being 42mm oculars with an exit pupil of over 5mm they are quite good at dusk, but because they do not have phase coated prisms they are not as bright at dusk as the Barr & Stroud Sierra 8x42 which do have phase coated prisms. The Sierra can be had for just a little more money if you shop around. Hope this helps. **Q: what is the weight 8x42 sahara binoculars.** A: 670g **Q: I am long sighted and wear glasses, do these self focus and work while wearing glasses** A: I'm the same I were glasses and I don't have a problem I've had the binoculars for a few years and I'm very pleased **Q: what's length of these** A: 13.8cm - eyecups retracted (retracted for spectacle wearers) 14.4cm - eyecups extended ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BRILLIANT BINS! *by K***T on 3 April 2014* These binoculars for only about £67 are better than expected and exceed the spec described. They are water proof (I believe nitrogen filled), though I'm not about to drop them in any water. I don't find the weight any problem and comparing with others advertised in this respect are no heavier than any others, (even much more expensive ones). A friend who knows much more about this sort of thing than me has compared them with his own new ones which he paid over £250 for and said they compare very well with barely any more chromatic aberration compared to his own.The focus and diopter ring are firm and comfortable to use. They have a rubber finish so good grip is easy to maintain.They have a diopter ring if you need one which you can just about see on the picture but this is not mentioned. also they have the rubber eyepieces which can be twisted outwards to use without glasses - so I can use these with my glasses the first time ever. these two facts were a welcome surprise.They focus down to closer than advertised too, down to about 3 meters. (I think they quote 4m).as someone else mentioned I think the strap is nothing special but one can't complain at this price. However, they come with a lightly padded carrying case which has a much better strap. They have soft rubber lens caps both front and back, something else I wasn't sure i was getting. I chose the cheapest delivery option and i had them in a couple of days.I haven't tried them in low light yet but having been used to some very old Russian 8x30 bins they are a massive improvement on what I am used to.The seller has advertised them honestly and dispatched them efficiently so I have no problem highly recommending both product and seller and believe you can buy with great confidence.At £67 these are an exceptional deal if a 8x42 is what you are looking for. Beware of handshake if you get higher magnification, with these you can watch birds in flight with minimal re-focusing, (though a Peregrine approaching you at 180 mph might pose a problem!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Binoculars - Delighted *by B***C on 9 August 2013* I thought long and hard before buying these. I already own a pair of 10x50 and I also owned a pair of (super budget) 10x42's which I left in a hotel room on holiday. So now I needed another pair of 42's for the next holiday so what to get. The big question was whether to go 10's or 8's. I was familiar with 10's but had never had a pair of 8's. All the serious binocular boys always seem to plum for 8's so I bit the bullet and went for them. I obviously also based the decision on all the reviews I had read. It's tempting to go and buy a pair of Nikons or Pentax or whatever - some really fancy brand but I am pretty rough on my gear, (and always leaving stuff in hotels), so I didn't want to go too expensive. So what are these Barr jobbies like? I think they are brilliant. First off the case is really well made and padded. The binos feel real quality - not too heavy but not too light either. The focus ring is smooth and it's really easy to get them to a perfect single circle field of vision. I've compared them to my 10x50's and I think these are much better. I will probably never go back to 10's as the image with 8's is so much easier to hold steady. Couple that with a bigger field of vision and I now understand why people go for 8's. Really looking forward to my next holiday although I imagine they'll be some hotel chambermaid somewhere who'll get more use out of them than me! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Barr & Stroud Binoculars *by N***D on 21 July 2024* Great for first time birders! ## Frequently Bought Together - Barr & Stroud 8X42 Sahara Binoculars - RSPB R1116 Balls Pack of 6-Made with Premium Grade Suet, Sunflower Seeds & Cereals for Wild Birds-High Energy, Nutritional Supplement - Copdock Mill Pet Performance Four Season Wild Bird Seed 12.55kg - All Year Round Feed With Black Sunflower Seeds for Birds - 100% Natural Nutritional Bird Seed for Small Garden Birds --- ## 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.ni/products/70865487-8x42-sahara-binoculars](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/70865487-8x42-sahara-binoculars) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*