The Platinum SDT range is at the centre of Vanguard's reputation and is without question a world-class performer at all levels. We're offering the superb SDT 8x42 for the introductory price of just £259.99 inc UK p&p. This is truly one of the world's finest wildlife and bird observation binoculars.

The use of only the best quality materials and the excellent workmanship will satisfy even the most demanding user. The use of fully multi-coated coated BaK-4 materials gives excellent luminosity and image definition. The SDT 8x42 is fully waterproof and nitrogen gas purged for fog-free performance.

Wide field of view The SDT 8x42 has a wider field of view than many other models in its class (114m at a 1000m) making target finding easier and quicker than many competitor models. The large 42mm primary optics give this binocular outstanding light-grasp and twilight performance (important for bird and wildlife watching) than models with smaller lenses or higher magnifications.

Only by holding this exquisite binocular in your hand can you really appreciate the mechanical quality and the attention to detail that has been lavished on their manufacture. Designed for a lifetime's service, the SDT feature a rigid but light aluminium alloy chassis with CNC machined high-precision optical mountings. Three position screw up/down soft rubber eyecups help to achieve 100% field of view for those viewing with or without spectacles. Full rubber armour (for protection and safe, silent handling in the field) and waterproofing as well as nitrogen gas filling, to stop internal fogging, round out the Vanguard SDT 8x42 as one of the worlds truly great outdoor glasses delivering decades of viewing pleasure.

The body has non-slip handsome and ergonomic rubber armouring, making the SDT superb in appearance and secure in the hand (click middle picture to see size indication photo).

Includes deluxe carry-case and wide padded neck strap for all-day comfort and front and rear one-piece rain-guards.

Vanguard optics are built to ISO9001 & 14001 certification. The waterproofing is submergence depth tested to 1m for 3 minutes.

Lifetime guarantee The Vanguard SDT is warranted by the manufacturer to be defect-free for the natural lifetime of the owner.

Superior presentation: As you would expect of a binocular of this quality, the Vanguard SDT is handsomely presented (click bottom picture for photo of packaging). The binocular is gift packed in a well constructed and tasteful presentation box. If given as a gift the recipient is left in no doubt that this is one of the world's premier optics.

Specification:

Magnification: 8x

Objective lens size mm: 42

Eye relief mm: 17

Single eyepiece dioptre adjustment: -4D to +4D

Brightness: 27.5

Twilight factor: 18.3

Close focus: 3m

Apparent field of view 114m @ 1000m

Weight 826g

Width (mm): 125

Length (mm): 150

Depth (mm): 49