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For serious birders and safari-goers

Tembo Pro

8×42 · 8× magnification, 42 mm objective

When the light is fading and the bird you’ve waited all morning for finally shows itself, every detail counts. The Tembo Pro 8×42 pairs premium ED glass with phase-coated optics and 94% light transmittance, delivering bright, sharp, true-to-life colour from first light to last.

A 142 m field of view lets you follow fast-moving wildlife without losing it, while the rugged magnesium alloy body and full waterproofing keep it performing through dust, rain and years of expeditions.

Built for serious birders and safari-goers who want to see every feather, whisker and stripe.

  • ED glass
  • 142 m field of view
  • 94% light transmittance
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Made for

  • Birdwatching
  • Safari
  • Low-light viewing
  • Expeditions

Why you’ll love it

  • ED glass, phase coated

    Premium glass and phase coatings for sharp, true-to-life colour.

  • 94% light transmittance

    A bright image at dawn and dusk, when wildlife is most active.

  • 142 m field of view

    Wide enough to follow fast-moving birds and animals without losing them.

  • Magnesium alloy, fully waterproof

    A rugged body made for dust, rain and years of expeditions.

Specifications

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Magnification
8×
Objective lens diameter
42 mm
Field of view
142 m
Weight
721 g
Glass
Premium ED glass
Coatings
Phase coated
Light transmittance
94%
Body
Magnesium alloy
Waterproofing
Fully waterproof

Questions

How do I buy the Tembo Pro?

We sell directly through WhatsApp. Send us a message and we’ll confirm the current price and availability, answer your questions and arrange your purchase with you personally.

Is the Tembo Pro waterproof?

Yes. The Tembo Pro is fully waterproof.

What does 8×42 mean?

8×42 means 8× magnification with 42 mm objective lenses: animals appear 8 times closer, and the 42 mm lenses gather plenty of light for dawn and dusk.

How is it different from the Tembo Explorer?

The Tembo Pro weighs 721 g and has a 142 m field of view, with a magnesium alloy body. The Tembo Explorer weighs 546 g and has a 123 m field of view, with a plastic steel body.

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Tembo Pro8×42
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