DeltaOptical Discovery 8x40 Binoculars
The Discovery series from DeltaOptical was built around a simple idea: create binoculars that are tough enough for real outdoor use yet light enough that you will actually take them with you. The aluminium body has a rubber-armoured finish that absorbs knocks, handles rain and copes with daily use in the field - without adding unnecessary weight. The lenses carry a multi-layer MC anti-reflection coating that reduces unwanted reflections and delivers a clean, high-contrast image across a range of lighting conditions. BK7 prisms, quality optics and comfortable wide-profile eyepieces make every session enjoyable and free from eye strain.
Outstanding field of view
Within the entire Discovery range, the 8x40 stands out for one key reason: field of view of 143 m at 1,000 m - the widest figure in the series. In practice this means you can track a moving subject far more easily than with narrower binoculars. Whether you are watching a herd of deer at the forest edge, following players on a football pitch or scanning boats on open water, the image is wide enough that nothing slips past you. The minimum focus distance of 5 m also lets you observe nearby subjects - butterflies on a meadow or birds perched in the treetops.
Light, compact and comfortable to carry
At 742 g and measuring 140 x 180 x 65 mm, the Discovery 8x40 ranks among the most convenient binoculars to carry in its class. It fits easily into a rucksack or hangs around your neck without becoming a burden over a long day out. The dioptre correction range of -4 to +8 dioptres lets you adjust the binoculars to your individual eyesight without needing to wear glasses. A twilight factor of 17.9 indicates that these binoculars for nature watching perform well even in poor light - at dusk or deep inside a dense forest.
A versatile choice for everyday use
The Discovery 8x40 is not a narrow specialist instrument. It is a versatile pair of binoculars for people who want reliable optics ready at any moment. The Discovery series has earned its following through a consistent combination of an accessible price, low weight and quality optics with anti-reflection treatment. If you are looking for binoculars for hikes, sporting events and casual nature watching - and you refuse to compromise on image quality - the Discovery 8x40 is the logical choice.
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Magnification |
8x |
| Objective lens diameter |
40 mm |
| Field of view |
143 m / 1,000 m |
| Minimum focus distance |
5 m |
| Twilight factor |
17.9 |
| Dioptre correction |
-4 to +8 dpt |
| Prism type |
BK7 |
| Lens coating |
MC (multi-coated) |
| Body material |
Aluminium, rubber-armoured |
| Weight |
742 g |
| Dimensions |
140 x 180 x 65 mm |
What is included
- DeltaOptical Discovery 8x40 binoculars
- Carrying case
- Neck strap
- Lens covers
