Full-Size
~$320
Celestron
Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42
The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 (item 71404, the non-ED chassis) pairs a magnesium-alloy body with BaK-4 roof prisms carrying phase and dielectric coatings, for a 426 ft @ 1000 yds field of view and 17mm eye relief. Metal multi-stop twist-up eyecups, a 6.5 ft close focus, and a nitrogen-purged waterproof build come standard at $319.95; the ED version of the same chassis sells separately for $399.95.
Approx. price
$320
Optic
8x×42
FOV @ 1000 yds
426 ft
Use Case
General Purpose
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Specifications
What do these mean? →5.25mm
426 ft @ 1000 yds
17mm
6.5 ft
Roof
Standard
Fully Multi-Coated
5.5 x 5.1 in
23.1 oz
Limited Lifetime
Field of view, to scale
Why FOV matters →you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Celestron TrailSeeker 8x428.1°
85 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
typical 8×42 — 79 ft at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
Wondering about the format itself? 8x42 vs 10x42 · 8x42 vs 10x50
Key Features
ED Glass
Phase-Corrected
Dielectric Coating
Fully Multi-Coated
Waterproof
Fogproof
Locking Diopter
Image Stabilized
Tripod Adaptable
Magnesium Body
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