Binocular Vanguard Vesta 10x42 WP (Vesta 1042)

If you are not one of those whose binoculars gather dust on the shelf, if binoculars are part of your hobby, and a faithful companion during active pastime, the Vanguard Vesta 10x42 WP is exactly the model you can rely on in the most adverse conditions during daily use. A quick glance at these binoculars is enough to appreciate the solidity of their design. The Vanguard Vesta is not overloaded with complex mechanical components or unnecessary design elements. Everything is as simple and reliable as possible.

The standards for the production of modern high-quality binoculars require the mandatory use of a number of design solutions and materials, such as a hermetic waterproof housing filled with nitrogen, the use of prisms made of BAK4 optical glass, and mandatory full multilayer optics. Vanguard Vesta 10x42 WP fully meets these standards.

It is especially worth noting the incredibly small focusing limit, which is only 2.1 meters, which similar binoculars in this price category cannot boast of. The ability to focus at such a short distance provides excellent opportunities for macro observations.

MultiGuard® Coatings. When light passes through each optical surface of the lens that does not have a coating, 4% of the light flux is reflected. The multilayer coating increases the light transmission to 99.5%. As a result, the four-layer illuminating coating MultiGuard® Coatings applied to each optical surface ensure a high level of light transmission of the optical system and unsurpassed natural color rendering.

BAK4 Prism. Significant light losses in a rotating prism system occur regardless of its design. The use of BAK4 optical glass (barite crown) with a higher refractive index minimizes light loss and largely avoids vignetting (darkening of the image due to cutting of the light beam at the periphery of the eyepiece lenses).

Waterproof & fogproof. These binoculars have an IPX7 water resistance rating and are also protected from internal condensation. The housing is sealed with a rubber O-ring, which allows the binoculars to be submerged for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter without letting moisture in. From the internal volume of the housing, the air and water vapor contained in it are displaced by nitrogen N2, which does not form condensate on the internal surfaces of the optics during a sharp temperature drop.

Outstanding near focus. Most users use binoculars only to observe distant objects. But not everyone knows that the best examples of binoculars provide significant opportunities for macro observations. The minimum focusing distance (focus limit) of this model is only 2.1 meters, which allows you to view flowers and insects in their real habitat. Binoculars with a minimum focusing distance of up to 2.5 meters in this indicator, they are on a par with the best examples of optical instruments.

2 Stage Eyecups. Properly designed eyeglass frames not only increase comfort during prolonged observations, but, first of all, allow users with different anatomical eye structures, as well as users wearing glasses, to use binoculars with equal convenience. These binoculars use Twist-Up retractable eyeglass frames with 2 levels of fixation.

Tripod mountable. Despite the fact that in most cases observations are carried out with binoculars in hand, there are situations when mounting on a tripod is simply necessary. High magnification, observations for a long time, or shooting on a smartphone camera using binoculars require stability of the optical device. This model has a thread for attaching a tripod adapter, located under the cap in the hinge.

Optical characteristics:

• Magnification: 10x
• Lens diameter, mm: 42
• Exit pupil size, mm: 4.2
• Exit pupil distance, mm: 17
• Aperture: 17.64
• Twilight factor: 20.49
• Minimum focusing distance, m: 2.1
• Field of view, m / 1000 m: 100
• Angular field of view, °: 5.7
• Interpupillary distance adjustment, mm: 56-74
• Diopter correction: +4/-4

Design features:

• Optical design: rotating Roof prism
• Lenses: achromatic with full multi-layer illumination MultiGuard® Coatings (Fully Multi coated)
• Prisms: BAK4
• Water resistance: 100% waterproof housing
• Fog protection: due to tightness and filling of the housing with nitrogen
• Focusing: central
• Housing: polycarbonate with profiled anti-slip rubber coating
• Twist-up type eyepiece frames with two fixed positions
• Possibility of attaching a tripod adapter

Complete set:

• Binoculars: housing color - black
• Protective covers for glasses and lenses
• Wide neck strap
• Soft case for storage and transportation
• Napkin for wiping optics

Overall dimensions:

• Dimensions without packaging, mm: 145x130x53
• Dimensions in packaging, mm: 185x146x70
• Weight without packaging, kg: 0.624
• Weight in packaging, kg: 0.793

Warranty period: 10 years

Manufacturer: Vanguard (USA)