Barr & Stroud Sahara 12x50 Binoculars – High-Powered, Rugged Optics for Serious Viewing

Power, performance, and durability – wherever your adventure takes you.

The Barr & Stroud Sahara 12x50 binoculars are designed for those who demand higher magnification and reliable performance in the field. Whether you're observing wildlife from a distance, watching birds in open habitats, or following fast-paced sporting events, these binoculars deliver powerful 12x magnification and bright, detailed images – all in a durable, weatherproof body built for the outdoors.

High-Powered Optics for Long-Range Viewing

With a 50mm objective lens and a crisp 12x magnification, the Sahara 12x50 offers superb clarity and reach, making it ideal for viewing distant subjects in detail. The binoculars feature Fully Multi-Coated optics and high-quality BAK-4 prisms, which work together to maximise light transmission, reduce glare, and produce sharp, contrast-rich images – even in lower light conditions such as dawn or dusk.

From birdwatching and wildlife spotting to mountain treks and open-air events, these binoculars are engineered for versatility and precision.

Durable, Waterproof Construction

Built to withstand tough environments, the Sahara 12x50 binoculars are fully waterproof up to a depth of 1.5 metres for three minutes. They are also nitrogen-filled, preventing internal fogging and ensuring clear viewing in damp or humid conditions.

The robust polycarbonate body is rubber-armoured for added protection against knocks, bumps, and rough handling – making these binoculars a trustworthy companion for travel, hiking, or rugged outdoor use.

Smooth Focusing and Comfortable Viewing

A fast, central focusing system takes you from close focus (2.5m) to infinity in under a full turn of the focus wheel, ensuring you can quickly lock onto fast-moving subjects. Twist-up eyecups and a generous 14mm eye relief make them comfortable to use with or without glasses.

Key Features

• Magnification: 12x

• Objective lens diameter: 50mm

• Field of view at 1000m: 82m

• Close focus distance: 2.5m

• Fully Multi-Coated optics for enhanced brightness and contrast

• BAK-4 roof prisms for superior image quality

• Waterproof and nitrogen-filled – fog-resistant and weatherproof

• Twist-up eyecups for spectacle wearers

• Durable rubber armoured body for shock resistance

• Fast centre focusing system for quick subject tracking

• Tripod mountable for extended viewing sessions

Technical Specifications

• Angular Field of View: 4.7°

• Eye Relief: 14mm

• Exit Pupil Diameter: 4.16mm

• Interpupillary Distance: 56–74mm

• Dioptre Adjustment Range: +4 to -4

• Dimensions: 163 x 133 x 58mm

• Weight: 876g

• Body Material: Polycarbonate

• Prism Design: Roof

• Tripod Adapter Bush: Yes

What’s in the Box

• Barr & Stroud Sahara 12x50 Binoculars

• Padded carrying case

• Tethered lens caps

• Rain guards

• Neck strap

• Lens cleaning cloth

• User manual

For those who want powerful magnification with dependable build quality, the Barr & Stroud Sahara 12x50 binoculars offer a rugged, high-performance solution that delivers exceptional clarity and comfort in any environment. Whether you're scanning mountaintops or tracking distant birds, these binoculars are ready for every viewing challenge.