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Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 Binoculars

SKU NL-1S4LB0-0
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Delivery time: Typically 4 weeks from order
Original price $4,995.00 - Original price $4,995.00
Original price
$4,995.00
$4,995.00 - $4,995.00
Current price $4,995.00
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NL Pure 12×42

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The widest field of view in its class. 12× magnification with edge-to-edge SWAROVISION clarity. Handcrafted in Austria for observers who refuse to compromise reach for quality.

113 m
field of view at 1,000 m
12x magnification, 113 m field of view
71°
apparent field of view
836 g
total weight
92%
light transmission
SWAROVISION optics

The widest field of view in any 42 mm binocular. At 12×, the NL Pure sees what other flagship binoculars can only gesture at.

SWAROVISION Technology

Field flattener lenses. Edge-to-edge clarity.

Most binoculars soften at the edges. The NL Pure uses field flattener lenses to counteract field curvature, delivering razor-sharp detail right to the rim of the view. No compromise, no blur where the birds are.

Wasp waist design
12×

Natural ergonomic grip. Hours of use without fatigue.

Low-light performance

Still bright. Long after dusk.

A 3.5 mm exit pupil paired with 92% light transmission keeps the image clear when other 12× binoculars go flat. The 42 mm objective works hardest in the golden hour, when the best sightings happen.

Waterproof construction

Submersible to 4 m depth.

Nitrogen-purged to prevent fogging. Sealed to 4 metres. Weather is not a reason to leave the NL Pure at home.

Forehead rest

Steady the view. Forget the binoculars.

The optional forehead rest lets you observe for hours without arm fatigue. Your hands hold steady, your attention stays on the bird. Combined with the wasp-waist grip, the NL Pure becomes an extension of your own vision.

Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 binoculars showing ergonomic wasp-waist grip and eyecup design
Made in Austria

Six decades of glass. One instrument.

Every component – from the machined focus wheel to the phase-coated BaK-4 roof prisms – is assembled by hand in Austria. The NL Pure 12×42 is what happens when optics engineering runs in the culture.

Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 binoculars close-up detail showing Austrian craftsmanship
Why NL Pure

The long-range observer’s binocular. Nothing left out.

113 m field of view at 1,000 m – the widest in any 12×42. Resolves fine plumage detail across open country, water, and mountain terrain.

SWAROVISION field flattener lenses deliver sharp, distortion-free images to the very edge of the view.

18 mm eye relief with seven eyecup positions. Full field of view with or without eyeglasses.

92% light transmission and 3.5 mm exit pupil. Remarkable brightness for 12× – a magnification where most binoculars lose the light.

Wasp-waist ergonomic housing sits naturally in the hand. Comfortable for extended observation sessions.

Compatible with the full FieldPro Pro accessory system: forehead rest, wide strap lug, tripod adapter.

Close focus of 2.6 m. Flowers, insects, and nearby birds stay in frame even at 12× magnification.

Nitrogen-purged and waterproof to 4 m. Sealed against moisture, fog, and Australian field conditions.

Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 binoculars eyecup detail showing seven-position adjustment
FieldPro Pro system

Adapt to every situation.

The NL Pure is the foundation. The FieldPro Pro accessory system builds on it. Attach the forehead rest for hours of hands-free steady observation. Add the wide strap lug for a broader, more comfortable carry. Mount the tripod adapter for long-distance scanning in the field.

Technical specifications

Swarovski NL Pure 12×42. Every number.

Optical performance
Magnification
12×
Objective lens diameter
42 mm
Exit pupil diameter
3.5 mm
Eye relief
18 mm
Field of view
113 m per 1,000 m (6.5°)
Apparent field of view
71°
Close focus distance
2.6 m
Diopter adjustment
±4 dpt
Light transmission
92%
Pupil distance range
56–74 mm
Optical design
Prism type
BaK-4 roof prism, phase-coated
Optical technology
SWAROVISION with field flattener lenses
Physical
Weight
836 g
Length
158 mm
Width
131 mm
Height
71 mm
Environmental
Waterproof rating
Submersion-proof to 4 m depth
Gas fill
Nitrogen-purged (fog-proof)
Operating temperature
−25°C to +55°C
In the box
Included accessories
Carrying strap, objective lens covers, eyepiece cover, cleaning cloth, case
Country of manufacture
Austria

Built in Austria. Backed by Bintel.

Australian warranty
Full local cover
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From local stock
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