I don’t need a pair of binoculars to see how good this Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 deal is!

Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 on a red to yellow backdrop
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Looking for a pair of binoculars? The Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 has plummeted to the very low price of £205 at Amazon UK. That’s a fantastic deal for a pair of binoculars from a quality manufacturer.

While 8x42 and 10x42 optics might be more suitable for everyday use, 12x50 optics provide greater magnification and a wider front-element diameter, making them more adept at viewing subjects that are further away and in lower lighting conditions. As such, 12x50 binoculars tend to be on the larger and heavier side. However, Nikon rates the Prostaff 5 as being one of the lightest binoculars in its class.

Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50
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Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 : was £249 now £205 at Amazon

12x50 provides more magnification and gathers more light than 8x42 and 10x42 optics, and while that means additional size and weight, the Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 is one of the lightest binoculars in its class.

Nikon’s lead-and-arsenic-free Eco Glass can be found throughout, as well as its multilayer coating for brighter, crisper and clearer visuals. Nikon calls the Prostaff 5 “highly durable”, thanks to its fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate construction and rubber armouring, providing a waterproof, fogproof and shock-resistant design.

Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click adjustments allow users to tailor the viewing experience to their needs, for example, extending the eyecups to better facilitate glasses.

If you’re in need of a slightly brighter and longer pair of binoculars for birdwatching, wildlife photography or stargazing, make sure you check the Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 out while it remains at Amazon’s low price.

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