Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x42 vs Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32
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Quick take: The Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x42 costs $361 less; the Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32 has a wider field of view (429 vs 399 ft @ 1000 yds); the Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x42 gathers more light with a larger 42mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x427.6°
80 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.0 school buses
Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x328.2°
86 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x42 | Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$189 | ~$550 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 8x |
| Objective | 42mm | 32mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 4.0mm |
| Field of view | 399 ft @ 1000 yds | 429 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 22mm | 19mm |
| Close focus | 7.5 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | BaK-4 | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 24.2 oz | 15.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 4.9 in | 4.7 x 4.5 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Opticron Oregon 4 PC 8x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8x32
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter