Bosma Tiger-II Binoculars 8×42 / 10×42 Roof Prism, BAK4, Fully Multi-Coated, Waterproof
Mid-range roof-prism glass with BAK4 prisms and a 3 m close focus.
- Magnification
- 8× or 10×
- Objective
- 42 mm
- Prism
- BAK4 roof
- Free shipping Australia-wide: 1–3 business days to dispatch, then 10–20 business days on the way. Worth the wait, but order a month before your trip. Shipping
- 30-day returns. We pay the postage if it's faulty or not as described. Returns
- Every figure on this page is the maker's own, and labelled as such.
The Tiger-II is Bosma's mid-range roof-prism binocular, with BAK4 prisms, fully multi-coated lenses, a 3 m close focus and a nitrogen-filled waterproof body (BSW-6: 30 minutes at 50 cm).
Choose 8×42 (107 m field of view, 18 mm eye relief, good with glasses) or 10×42 (105 m, 13.6 mm). About 650 g.
Bright glass for birds, boats and the back paddock.
- Best for
- Birding (thanks to the 3 m close focus), boating, hunting and travel.
- Think twice if
- At about 650 g it's a full-size pair. For a cheaper 10×42, look at the Bosma Eagle.
8× or 10×
8× is steadier and brighter, with a wider view. 10× brings distant things closer, but shows more hand shake.
18 mm eye relief on the 8×42
Enough to use with glasses on. The 10×42's 13.6 mm is tight for most glasses wearers.
Waterproof, nitrogen-filled
Bosma rates it BSW-6: 30 minutes at 50 cm depth. The nitrogen fill stops it fogging inside.
The numbers
Taken from Bosma's own listing and spec cards for this exact model. Where the maker doesn't publish something, the line is left out rather than guessed.
| Model | Bosma Tiger-II (also sold as Golden Tiger II) |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 8× or 10× |
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism | Roof, BAK4 glass |
| Coatings | Fully multi-coated |
| Field of view | 8×42: 107 m at 1,000 m (6.1°) 10×42: 105 m at 1,000 m (6.0°) |
| Exit pupil | 8×42: 5.2 mm 10×42: 4.2 mm |
| Eye relief | 8×42: 18 mm 10×42: 13.6 mm |
| Close focus | 3 m |
| Waterproofing | Nitrogen-filled; rated BSW-6 by Bosma (30 minutes at 50 cm depth) |
| Weight | About 650 g (maker) |
| Size | 148 × 123 mm (10×42) |
| In the box | Soft case with shoulder strap, neck strap, eyepiece and objective caps, cleaning cloth, manual |
| Brand | Bosma |
Questions
8× or 10×?
Can I use them with glasses on?
What does BAK4 mean?
When will it arrive?
Will my order arrive in one parcel?
Will I pay duty or GST on delivery?
What if it isn't right?
- Free shipping Australia-wideThe price on the tag is the price you pay. No duty or GST on delivery under A$1,000.
- Every number publishedFill weight, fill power and weight on every bag, and a note wherever the maker's figures are unclear.
- 30-day returnsUnused and in its packaging. We pay the postage if anything is faulty or not as described.
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