The PENTAX DCF ED series of binoculars combine Extra Low Dispersion glass elements, full reflection and phase coated prisms, hybrid aspherical lens elements and fully multi coated optics. Built to last with JIS Class 6 waterproof construction, DCF ED binoculars feature a durable magnesium alloy body and a hard coating to protect exposed lens elements.
- Available in 8x43, 10x43 and 10x50 magnifications
- The DCF ED binoculars are the first PENTAX binoculars to use ED glass, which nearly eliminates chromatic aberration. By utilizing ED glass in the objective lens, these binoculars can deliver extremely well-defined, vivid images.
- Full multi-layer optical coatings that greatly increase the amount of transmitted light are applied to all Tran missive lens and prism surfaces. Super-reflective coatings, that reflect more than 99 percent of the incident light, are applied to auxiliary prisms, and phase-correcting coatings that enhance resolution and contrast are applied to prism roof faces. Together, these three types of coatings provide a bright, clear field of view.
- The hybrid (glass and plastic) aspherical eyepiece lenses offer exceptional image performance with sharp image formation from the centre of the field of view to the edges.
- The body is made from magnesium, which adds toughness while keeping the binoculars light. In addition, the exterior rubber coating provides the binoculars with superb resistance to shocks and impacts.
- Waterproof and nitrogen filled (JIS Class 6) to handle the most extreme weather conditions
- Hard coating on exposed lenses enhance the durability of the optical elements
- Inner-focus optical design give a well balance, more durable construction
- Short minimum focusing distance for easy observation of nearby subjects
- Long eye relief design for comfortable viewing for long periods and easier viewing when wearing glasses
- Locking diopter adjuster guards against accidentally moving the diopter setting
- Helicoid four-stop eyepiece rings that permit fine adjustment for maximum viewing comfort
DCF ED Features
DCF ED Specifications
| 8x43 DCF ED | |
| Type (Mechanism) | Roof-prism centre focusing (Inner focusing) |
| Lens Construction: Objective Lens Eyepiece Lens |
4e - 3g 3e - 2g Hybrid aspherical lens |
| Magnification | 8X |
| Coating: Lens: Roof-prism: |
Fully multi coating (Full-colour Multi coating on objective lens elements Hard coating on exposed lens elements (objective and eyepiece) ) Phase coating, Full-reflection coating |
| Objective Lens diameter | 43mm |
| Real field of view | 6.3º |
| Apparent field of view | 50.4º |
| Field of view at 1000 m | 110 m |
| Field of view at 1000 yards | 330 ft |
| Exit pupil | 5.4 mm |
| Eye relief | 22 mm |
| Relative brightness | 29 |
| Diopter adjustment range | ±3m-1 |
| Diopter adjustment | Diopter ring with diopter lock |
| Eye width adjustment range | 58 to 74 mm 2.3 to 2.9 inch |
| Focusing range | 2 m to infinity 6.6 ft. to infinity |
| Eyepiece ring | Helicoid type (4 stop) |
| Body colour | Dark Green & Black |
| Height & Width (mm) (inches) |
146 x 126 mm 5.7 inches x 5.0 inches |
| Thickness (mm) (inches) |
53 mm 2.1 inches |
| Weight (g) (oz.) |
715 g 25.2 oz. |
| Accessories | Objective lens caps, Rain-shielding cap (Eyepiece lens cap), Case, Neck strap |
| Note | Magnesium body, Waterproof 1m in depth of water (JIS class 6), Nitrogen filled |
| 10x43 DCF ED | |
| Type (Mechanism) | Roof-prism centre focusing (Inner focusing) |
| Lens Construction: Objective Lens Eyepiece Lens |
4e - 3g 5e - 3g Hybrid aspherical lens |
| Magnification | 10X |
| Coating: Lens: Roof-prism: |
Fully multi coating (Full-colour Multi coating on objective lens elements Hard coating on exposed lens elements (objective and eyepiece) ) Phase coating, Full-reflection coating |
| Objective Lens diameter | 43mm |
| Real field of view | 6.0º |
| Apparent field of view | 60º |
| Field of view at 1000 m | 105 m |
| Field of view at 1000 yards | 315 ft |
| Exit pupil | 4.3 mm |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Relative brightness | 18.5 |
| Diopter adjustment range | ±4m-1 |
| Diopter adjustment | Diopter ring with diopter lock |
| Eye width adjustment range | 58 to 74 mm 2.3 to 2.9 inch |
| Focusing range | 2 m to infinity 6.6 ft. to infinity |
| Eyepiece ring | Helicoid type (4 stop) |
| Body colour | Dark Green & Black |
| Height & Width (mm) (inches) |
146 x 126 mm 5.7 inches x 5.0 inches |
| Thickness (mm) (inches) |
53 mm 2.1 inches |
| Weight (g) (oz.) |
730 g 25.8 oz. |
| Accessories | Objective lens caps, Rain-shielding cap (Eyepiece lens cap), Case, Neck strap |
| Note | Magnesium body, Waterproof 1m in depth of water (JIS class 6), Nitrogen filled |
| 10x50 DCF ED | |
| Type (Mechanism) | Roof-prism centre focusing (Inner focusing) |
| Lens Construction: Objective Lens Eyepiece Lens |
4e - 3g 3e - 2g Hybrid aspherical lens |
| Magnification | 10X |
| Coating: Lens: Roof-prism: |
Fully multi coating (Full-colour Multi coating on objective lens elements Hard coating on exposed lens elements (objective and eyepiece) ) Phase coating, Full-reflection coating |
| Objective Lens diameter | 50mm |
| Real field of view | 5.0º |
| Apparent field of view | 50º |
| Field of view at 1000 m | 87 m |
| Field of view at 1000 yards | 261 ft |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm |
| Eye relief | 22 mm |
| Relative brightness | 25 |
| Diopter adjustment range | ±3m-1 |
| Diopter adjustment | Diopter ring with diopter lock |
| Eye width adjustment range | 58 to 74 mm 2.3 to 2.9 inch |
| Focusing range | 3.5 m to infinity 11.5 ft. to infinity |
| Eyepiece ring | Helicoid type (4 stop) |
| Body colour | Dark Green & Black |
| Height & Width (mm) (inches) |
170 x 132 mm 6.7 inches x 5.2 inches |
| Thickness (mm) (inches) |
59 mm 2.3 inches |
| Weight (g) (oz.) |
855 g 30.2 oz. |
| Accessories | Objective lens caps, Rain-shielding cap (Eyepiece lens cap), Case, Neck strap |
| Note | Magnesium body, Waterproof 1m in depth of water (JIS class 6), Nitrogen filled |
- Objective lens capModel No. 69451
- Rain Guard cap (Eyepiece lens cap)Model No. 69527
- CaseModel No. 69365
- Neck StrapModel No. 69259
- Tripod Adapter TP-3Model No. 69554
DCF ED Accessories
What’s In the Box
- Binocular
- Eye Lens Caps
- Objective Lens Caps
- Case
- Strap
Model No.62623 – 8x43 DCF ED
Model No.62624 – 10x43 DCF ED
Model No.62625 – 10x50 DCF ED
Model No.62624 – 10x43 DCF ED
Model No.62625 – 10x50 DCF ED
Waterproof Construction
JIS CLASS : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8