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ALPEN OPTICS Chisos 8x42 ED Binoculars with PXA Coating

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Powerful yet compact - the Chisos 8x42 Binoculars from ALPEN OPTICS stand out with premium ED glass, sharp, detailed views and a rugged build. Thanks to their compact design, they’re the perfect choice for wildlife watching, nature trips, travel, outdoor adventures or hunting.

Short & crisp

  • Binoculars with 8x magnification for razor-sharp and stable images
  • ED glass (Extra-low Dispersion) for precise colour reproduction and excellent image sharpness
  • PXA phase coating for outstanding clarity and contrast
  • Fully multi-coated lenses for optimal light transmission
  • Compact design with a 42 mm objective diameter, handy and ideal for travel
  • Waterproof housing for use in all weather conditions
  • Durable rubber armour for a secure grip and protection against impacts
  • Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use, even for glasses wearers
  • A versatile companion for nature observation, travel, hunting, and outdoor adventures

A versatile companion wherever you go

The Chisos 8x42 strikes the ideal balance between performance and portability. With 8x magnification and bright 42 mm objective lenses, it delivers clear, bright images whether you’re birdwatching, trekking through the hills or out on a hunt. Lightweight and compact, it slips easily into your bag and is always ready when you are.

Exceptional clarity with ED glass

Superior image quality is ensured by high-grade ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, which minimises chromatic aberrations and produces crisp, natural views. BaK-4 prisms with advanced PXA phase coating add impressive sharpness and contrast, while fully multi-coated lenses maximise light transmission - so you can enjoy a bright picture even at dusk or in poor light.

Built to withstand the elements

Whatever the weather, the Chisos 8x42 is up to the task. The waterproof body keeps out moisture, while the tough rubber armouring not only provides a secure grip but also protects the binoculars from knocks and scratches.

Mist over a forested mountain area

Comfortable viewing for glasses wearers

The Chisos 8x42 also caters for those who wear glasses. Twist-up eyecups allow you to make full use of the field of view without compromise, and the built-in dioptre adjustment means you can fine-tune the optics to match your eyesight perfectly.

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Crystal-clear images with premium quality optics

Unlike the standard BK-7, the optics are made from BaK-4 glass (barium crown glass) that produces even sharper and brighter images. The high-quality BaK-4 glass optics are used in all ALPEN Optics products sold in Europe.
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More light for clearer images

The optics are fully coated with a premium multi-layer coating, which increases the light transmission to up to 95% to produce stunningly bright images.
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Weatherproof design

The binoculars are filled with nitrogen, which prevents the inside of the lenses from fogging up and obstructing your view during abrupt changes in temperature.
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Watertight design

Thanks to the waterproof housing that prevents liquids from reaching the inside of the optics, you don’t need to worry about heavy rain or dropping the binoculars in a puddle.
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Easily adjustable for glasses wearers

Thanks to the twist-up eyecups, the design is also suitable for people who wear glasses. The distance between your eyes and the lenses can be easily adjusted to allow you to see the complete field of view.
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Fine tune to your vision

The built-in dioptre adjustment allows you to quickly adjust the optics to your vision and compensate for differences between your left and right eyes.
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Tripod connection thread

Thanks to the tripod connection thread, the optics can be quickly mounted on a tripod so that you can enjoy shake-free images of animals or nature.
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Bright images, even on dark days

The binoculars feature a premium HR metal prism coating that significantly increases the light transmission and lets more light into your eyes. The result: bright and impressive images, even in challenging light conditions.
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Special coating for more clarity and contrast

Thanks to the first-class PXA phase coating, these binoculars allow you to take in every detail in crystal-clear, high-contrast images.
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Nitrogen filling

The temperature can change rapidly when you’re out in the wild. To prevent the lenses from fogging up on the inside and obstructing your view, the optics are filled with nitrogen.
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Stunning true-colour images

The high-performance ED glass significantly reduces scattered light and prevents chromatic aberration, enabling you to observe true-colour, brilliant images of wild animals, landscapes and more.

Technical Data


Field of application
Hunting, bird &
nature observation,
travel & sports,
hiking

Magnification8x
DesignRoof
Objective diameter42 mm
CoatingFMC
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Brightness27.6
Twilight factor20.5
Field of view (1,000 m)123 m
Close focus from2 m
PrismsBaK-4
Lens materialED glass
WaterproofYes, 1 m / 30 min
Dimensions (L x W x H)148 x 132 x 55
Weight620 g
Tripod connection threadYes
AccessoriesBag with storage compartment made of extremely durable 900D sailcloth.

Instruction manual

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Manual_stndrd_Chisos-Binoculars_en-de-fr-es-nl-it_ALPEN_v102024a.pdf
Manufacturer: 
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact: 
www.alpenoptics.de


Warning notes
  • Risk of physical injury! Never look directly into the sun or near the sun with this device. There is a RISK OF BLINDNESS! Children should only use the device under supervision. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a SUFFOCATION RISK!
  • FIRE RISK! Do not expose the device – especially the lenses – to direct sunlight! The concentration of light can cause fires and/or burns.
  • Risk of material damage! Do not disassemble the device! In case of a defect, please contact your specialist dealer! The dealer will contact our service center and send the device for repair if necessary. Do not expose the device to temperatures above 60 °C.

Product information "ALPEN OPTICS Chisos 8x42 ED Binoculars with PXA Coating"

Powerful yet compact - the Chisos 8x42 Binoculars from ALPEN OPTICS stand out with premium ED glass, sharp, detailed views and a rugged build. Thanks to their compact design, they’re the perfect choice for wildlife watching, nature trips, travel, outdoor adventures or hunting.

A versatile companion wherever you go

The Chisos 8x42 strikes the ideal balance between performance and portability. With 8x magnification and bright 42 mm objective lenses, it delivers clear, bright images whether you’re birdwatching, trekking through the hills or out on a hunt. Lightweight and compact, it slips easily into your bag and is always ready when you are.

Exceptional clarity with ED glass

Superior image quality is ensured by high-grade ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, which minimises chromatic aberrations and produces crisp, natural views. BaK-4 prisms with advanced PXA phase coating add impressive sharpness and contrast, while fully multi-coated lenses maximise light transmission - so you can enjoy a bright picture even at dusk or in poor light.

Built to withstand the elements

Whatever the weather, the Chisos 8x42 is up to the task. The waterproof body keeps out moisture, while the tough rubber armouring not only provides a secure grip but also protects the binoculars from knocks and scratches.

Comfortable viewing for glasses wearers

The Chisos 8x42 also caters for those who wear glasses. Twist-up eyecups allow you to make full use of the field of view without compromise, and the built-in dioptre adjustment means you can fine-tune the optics to match your eyesight perfectly.

Batteries included: false
Batteries required: false
Body armouring: Rubber
Body material: Magnesium
Colour: green/black
Colour of coating: violet
Compass: false
Diopter setting: true
Dust protection caps: for objective and eyepiece, individually removable
ED glass: true
Eyecups: TwistUp eyecups
Eyepieces for eyeglass wearers: true
Eye relief (mm): 4.96
Field of application [Binoculars]: Ambush hunting, Driven hunt, Still hunting
Field of view (degrees): 7
Field of view at 1000m 7) (m): 123
Focusing system: Central focus wheel
Inert gas purged: true
LE Eyepieces: false
Level of protection: IPX7
Magnification: 8
Material: Magnesium
Material prisms: BaK-4
Mirror/Lens diam. (mm): 42
Near focus from 7) (m): 2
Net weight (without access.) (g): 620
Optical design: Roof
Power supply unit included: false
Pressure waterproof up to (m): 1
Product Family [Binoculars]: Chisos
Relative brightness 7): 27.6
Single eye adjustment: false
Temperature range max. (°C): 50
Temperature range min. (°C): -10
Total height (mm): 55
Total length (mm): 148
Total width (mm): 132
Tripod adapter thread: true
Turns of focus drive over entire focal range: 2
Twilight factor 7): 18.3
Type [Binoculars]: Standard Binoculars
Type of coating: Fully multi-coated, PXA Phase Coating
Waterproof 8): true
Zoom function: false