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Celestron
Celestron Nature DX 8x32
Half-size Nature DX, same sealing.
79Bird
4.4· 381 Amazon ratings
$139.95
Price checked Oct 23, 2026Buy on Amazon
Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 23, 2026Price checked Oct 23, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 132 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Hikers wanting Nature DX sharpness and sealing in a lighter 1.1 lb, packable 8x32 body.
Skip it if
Skip if you bird mostly at dawn and dusk; the 32mm objective gathers less light than a 42mm.
Magnification
8×
Objective lens
32 mm
Exit pupil
4.0 mm
Field of view
388 ft / 1000 yd
Buyers praise
- Image Clarity
- Weight
- Bird Watching
- Compact Size
Buyers flag
- Durability
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Skip it if
You bird mostly at dawn and dusk; the 32mm objective gathers less light than a 42mm.
You need 42mm low-light reach or reassurance on ruggedness; some buyers flag durability.
Magnification
8×
8×
Objective lens
32 mm
26 mm
Exit pupil
4.0 mm
3.3 mm
Field of view
388 ft / 1000 yd
352 ft / 1000 yd
Weight
1.1 lb (18 oz)
0.8 lb (12.7 oz)
Folded size
4.9 × 5.0 in
4.7 × 4.4 in
Waterproof
Yes — waterproof & fogproof
Yes — waterproof & fogproof
The BirdingScore, unpacked
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Owner satisfaction76/100
Field value88/100
Specifications
- Magnification
- 8×
- Objective lens
- 32 mm
- Exit pupil
- 4.0 mm
- Field of view
- 388 ft / 1000 yd
- Weight
- 1.1 lb (18 oz)
- Folded size
- 4.9 × 5.0 in
- Waterproof
- Yes — waterproof & fogproof
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Celestron)Show
- THE PERFECT BINOCULARS FOR EVERY ADVENTURE: Nature DX 8x32 offers sharp, detailed views in a compact, lightweight frame—ideal for birdwatching, hiking, and everyday adventures.
- 8X MAGNIFICATION: Get detailed views of birds, wildlife, and distant landscapes. 8x power strikes the perfect balance between image stability and the ability to spot fine features from afar.
- 32MM OBJECTIVE LENS: Compact yet capable, the 32mm lenses offer a balance of portability and bright, detailed views for outdoor adventures.
- BRIGHT, SHARP, TRUE-TO-LIFE VIEWS: Fully multi-coated lenses maximize light transmission, while phase-coated BaK-4 prisms enhance contrast and resolution for crisp, color-accurate images in any lighting.
- RUGGED, WEATHER-READY BUILD: The rubber-armored polycarbonate housing shields against bumps and drops. It’s also waterproof and nitrogen-purged to resist fogging in rain, snow, or humidity.
- TRIPOD-ADAPTABLE FOR STABLE VIEWING: Designed with a built-in tripod adapter socket so you can mount the binoculars on a standard tripod (adapter not included) for shake-free, extended viewing sessions.
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.