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8x42

Photo of a woman in a hat, smiling, holding a pair of PROSTAFF P7 8x42 binoculars
  • 42mmFront Objective
  • 8XMagnification
  • WaterproofDown to 3.3 ft.
  • FogproofNitrogen Filled
  • Non-stickLens Coating
  • LockingDiopter Ring

Lightweight, comfortable and tough.

Full-size comparison.

Prostaff P7
8x42

  • 8X Magnification

  • Wider view (377 ft. field of view at 1,000 yards)

  • Easier to hold steady

  • 6.0 in. long

  • 20.8 oz.

  • 28.1 brightness

Prostaff P7
10x42

  • 10X Magnification

  • Closer view (367 ft. field of view at 1,000 yards)

  • Subjects appear larger

  • 5.9 in. long

  • 21.2 oz.

  • 17.6 brightness

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Tech Specs

    • Focusing System
      Central Focus
    • Magnification
      8x
    • Objective Diameter
      42mm
    • Angular Field of View (Real)
      7.2°
    • Angular Field of View (Apparent)
      53.4°
    • FOV at 1000 yds
      377 ft.
    • Close Focus Distance
      9.8 ft.
    • Exit Pupil
      5.3mm
    • Relative Brightness
      28.1
    • Eye Relief
      20.2mm
    • Size (Length x Width)
      5.9x0.152 mx5.1 in.0.13
    • Weight
      20.8 oz. (20.8 g)
    • Phase Coating
      Yes
    • Dielectric Coating
      Yes
    • Waterproof / Fogproof
      Yes
    • Prism
      Roof
    • Locking Diopter
      Yes
    • Oil & Water Repellent Coating
      Yes

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