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RSPB Sparrowhawk® binoculars 8.5 x 42
- Flagship model in the RSPB binocular range
- Perfect all-purpose binoculars for birding and wildlife-watching
- Super bright and crystal-clear viewing
- Lightweight and compact
- Phase and SHR coated Schmidt-Pechan prisms and flat-field multicoated ED lenses
- Superior low-light performance
- Includes rain guard, objective caps, contour neoprene strap and case
- 10-year warranty
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Product description
Boasting high-quality Japanese optics in a lightweight and robust magnesium body, the RSPB Sparrowhawk® is the new flagship model in the RSPB range of binoculars.
With phase and SHR coated Schmidt-Pechan prisms and flat-field multicoated ED lenses, the Sparrowhawk® offers super bright and crystal-clear viewing, as well as superior low-light performance, perfect for handling any scenario.
The perfect all-purpose binoculars for birding and wildlife watching, the Sparrowhawk® has tack-sharp edge-to-edge clarity, a generous depth of field and a silky focus mechanism. All of this is beautifully packaged in a lightweight, compact body that boasts excellent light transmission.
The Sparrowhawk® is the new benchmark in high-end, affordable optics and comes with a 10-year warranty, rain guard, objective caps, contour neoprene strap and case.
Please note: Rain guards for binoculars have an intentional split in the loop on one side only. This is so that you can temporarily thread the strap through on that side when the binoculars are not being used. Using the split side rather than the solid side also allows the rain guard to be removed from the strap when the optics are in use.

Key features
- Flagship model in the RSPB binocular range
- Perfect all-purpose binoculars for birding and wildlife-watching
- Super bright and crystal-clear viewing
- Lightweight and compact
- Phase and SHR coated Schmidt-Pechan prisms and flat-field multicoated ED lenses
- Superior low-light performance
- Includes rain guard, objective caps, contour neoprene strap and case
- 10-year warranty

Specifications
| RSPB Sparrowhawk® Binoculars | 8.5x42 | 10x42 |
| Magnification | 8.5x | 10x |
| Objective lens diameter (mm) | 42 | 42 |
| ED lens | Yes | Yes |
| Close focus distance (m) | 2 | 1.5 |
| Field of view (degrees) | 8 | 6.6 |
| Field of view (m/1000m) | 140 | 115 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 16.7 | 17.8 |
| Exit pupil (mm) | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Interpupillary distance (mm) | 56-74 | 56-74 |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes |
| Nitrogen-filled | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 700 | 700 |
| Dimensions L x W x H (mm) | 145 x 125 x 50 | 145 x 125 x 50 |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
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