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Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 (16776) Black Binoculars Bundle with Lens Pen

Quick answerThe Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 (16776) Black Binoculars Bundle with Lens Pen is a mid-range birding binocular at under $250, ranked 28 of 60 by price among the listings we track. It is a 8x42 with a 5.25 mm exit pupil.

What are the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 (16776) Black Binoculars Bundle with Lens Pen specifications?

BrandNikon
BudgetUnder $250
CategoryBirding binocular
Price positionmid-range, 28 of 60 tracked
Configuration8x42
Exit pupil5.25 mm
Twilight factor18.33
Full listing titleNikon Prostaff P3 8x42 (16776) Black Binoculars Bundle with Lens Pen, and Cloth - High Powered Compact Adult Binoculars for Hunting, Bird Watching, and Hiking Essentials, Zoom Lightweight Travel

Cheaper alternatives

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More on this configuration: 8x42 binoculars for birding.

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Is the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 (16776) Black Binoculars Bundle with Lens Pen worth it?

It sits in the mid-range part of the 60 birding binocular listings we track, at under $250. Mid-range is where most buyers get the best value per dollar in this category. Compare it with the alternatives below before deciding.

What are the main alternatives to the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 (16776) Black Binoculars Bundle with Lens Pen?

Cheaper: Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 Binoculars (Mossy Oak, in the same budget tier. Step up: Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50 Binoculars, in the same budget tier. The roundup for this category ranks beginner, intermediate and expert picks with the reasoning for each.

Where do these specifications come from?

Every figure on this page comes from the product listing itself or, for binoculars and scopes, from geometry applied to the stated magnification and objective size. We do not run hands-on trials and we do not add claims the listing does not make. Budget ranges are a guide; the button shows the current price and availability on Amazon.

Researched guidance, not professional advice. Prices and availability change often; the buttons show the current listing. Figures come from published tables and manufacturer specifications, not hands-on trials.