ZEISS Terra® ED binoculars are robust, reliable and easy to use. Their state-of-the-art and sleek design makes them not only light but comfortably compact. The highest optical precision and the hydrophobic multicoating guarantee brilliant images down to the very last detail. The Terra ED binoculars are waterproof and nitrogen-filled, making them rough and ready. Terra ED binoculars are excellent value for money, making them the perfect entry into the world of ZEISS.

With its compact and attractive design as well as a nearly indestructible casing with perfect ergonomics, the ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 is the ideal all-around set of binoculars. With 8x magnification, the Terra ED 8x42 offers you both large fields of view and steady images. The compact design and the large lens diameter are optimal for occasional birdwatching.

88% Light Transmission

ED glass with a hydrophobic multi-coating provides optical clarity and precision in all situations.

Comfortable, fast focusing

The large, smooth and easy-to-grip focus wheel makes focusing particularly easy and, most of all, quick on a ZEISS Terra ED. You'll notice the advantages of Terra ED binoculars as soon as you pick them up: your index finger automatically lands on the focusing wheel. You'll never again need to think about how you hold the binoculars when something exciting suddenly happens in front of you. In next to no time, you'll have it sharply in focus. 

Compact, light and robust

With its its waterproof casing reinforced with glass fibers, the ZEISS Terra ED satisfies the high standards of nature lovers. The construction is compact, light and robust. Light-weight, easy to fit into any bag and nearly indestructible, the ZEISS Terra ED is the perfect companion.

A clear view, whatever the weather

ZEISS hydrophobic anti-reflective coating is a guarantee of brilliant, high-contrast images which you will experience above all in adverse light conditions. Additionally, it enables a clear and unhindered view in all weather conditions thanks to its water-repellent characteristics.

Performance

Magnification	8 ×
Effective lens diameter	42 mm
Light transmission	88%
Exit pupil diameter	5.3 mm
Twilight factor	18.3
Field of view at 1,000 m (yds)	125 m (375 ft)
Subjective viewing angle	56°
Close focusing distance	1.6 m (5.3 ft)
Diopter adjustment range	− 3.0 | + 3.0 dpt
Exit pupil distance	18 mm
Pupil distance	58 – 75.5 mm
Lens type	ED
Prism system	Schmidt-Pechan

Features

LotuTec | Nitrogen filled	+ | +
Water resistance	100 mbar

Physical

Operating temperature	− 15°C | + 60°C (+ 5°F | + 140°F)
Length	142 mm (5.6 ")
Width at an interpupillary distance of 65 mm	120 mm (4.7 ")
Weight	725 g (25.6 oz)