The Pentax 8x36 DCF NV binocular borrows many cues from the flagship DCF ED lineup, with a similar focusing dial and eyecup design, and does so with more approachable pricing.
The body's waterproof and fogproof, and made from a fiber-reinforced polycarbonate. Even at the top of the lines, manufacturers are moving towards fiber-reinforced body designs because they've quickly proved durable, able to retain their optical alignment, but significantly lighter than a metal alloy chassis.
The 8x36 DCF NV gives a combination of phase-corrected roof prisms, fully multicoated optics, and a modern waterproof housing with most of the brightness and viewing comfort of the larger and more costly designs. As the 8x model of the 36mm DCF NV series, it offers a wider viewing field and an easier time of hand holding than its 10x36 sibling-if you're planning on viewing from water it is the only choice.
| Prism Type | Roof |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 36 mm |
| Angle of View | 6.5° |
| Field-of-View | 342' @ 1000 yd / 113.54 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84' / 3 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.5 mm |
| Eye Relief | 16 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment | 59 - 74 mm / 2.32 - 2.91" |
| Dioptric Correction | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Focus Type | Center |
| Tripod Mount | None |
| Dimensions | 6.1 x 5.1 x 2.1" / 15.49 x 12.95 x 5.33 cm |
| Weight | 1.41 lb / 640 g |