Deciding on whether to buy a product like PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars or perhaps NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars vs NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars

PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars specs

PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars
 NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars specs

NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars
Type: Binoculars

Type: Binoculars

Magnification: 8 x

Magnification: 10 x

Objective lens diameter: 42 mm

Objective lens diameter: 42 mm

Prism system: Roof

Prism system: Roof

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Angle of view: Actual: 7.8°

Angle of view: – Apparent: 62.9°
– Actual: 7°

Close focussing distance: 2. 5 m

Close focussing distance: 3 m

Exit pupil: 5 mm

Exit pupil: 4.2 mm

Image stabilisation: No

CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION

Coated optics: Yes

Coated optics: Yes

Eyecups: Turn-and-slide

Eyecups: Twist up

Eye relief: Yes

Eye relief: Yes

Interpupillary distance: 56 – 72 mm

Interpupillary distance: 56 – 74 mm

Rubber armoured: Yes

Waterproof: Yes

Waterproof: Yes

Weatherproof: Yes

Weatherproof: Yes

Fogproof: Yes

Fogproof: Yes

Tripod adaptable: Yes

GENERAL
GENERAL

Colour: Black

Colour: Green

Box contents: Nikon PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars

Box contents: – PRAKTICA Marquis FX ED 8 x 42 mm Binoculars
– Hard case
– Padded neck strap
– Eyepiece caps
– Objective lens caps
– Lens cleaning cloth

Dimensions: 52 x 130 x 167 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 145 x 126 x 54 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 575 g

Weight: 698 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 10 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 25 years

Price: £269.99

Price: £149

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.7 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars or NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars, which is the Binoculars category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Praktica and Nikon, the average was £98.32 for Praktica, £495.71 for Nikon. The max for each was £320/£2416 and minimum was £29.99/£11.99

Price analysis of PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars

Price analysis of NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars

  • PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars
  • Field of view: 7.8°
  • 8 x magnification
  • Roof prism
  • Multilayer coating
  • Waterproof & fogproof
  • Top features:- Multicoated Extra-Low Dispersion lenses for clear viewing – Waterproof to protect your device – 7.8¬∞ angular field of view so you can keep up with fast moving objects – Tripod-compatible for steady and prolonged viewing Multi-coated optics Observe wildlife in all its spectacular glory. The PRAKTICA Marquis 8 x 42 mm Binoculars have multicoated lenses that ensure even light transmission so that everything you look at has greater sharpness and contrast. WaterproofThe Marquis Binoculars are waterproof so that even in the event of an unexpected downpour, the inner mechanics are protected and you can still enjoy clear views of hillsides, oceans and more. These binoculars are also fogproof and suitable for early morning excursions. 7.8¬∞ angular field of viewThe FX’s wide angle of view allows you to see more through your lenses, making it easier to find and stay on moving objects such as birds and butterflies. Tripod-compatibleThe Marquis FX can be attached to a tripod for stabilisation while hunting or bird watching, or to free your hands if you are a wildlife artist training your binoculars on a specific subject for a long period of time.
  • Product codes: 5055189023895
  • NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars
  • Field of view: 7°
  • 10 x magnification
  • Roof prism
  • Multilayer coating
  • Waterproof & fogproof
  • Top features: – Clear view with multilayer coated lenses and prisms – Comfortable use with long eye relief and adjustable eyecups – Tough design is waterproof, fogproof and rubber armoured Clear viewThe Nikon PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars provide a clear view for bird watching and sports. Multilayer coated lenses deliver detailed images, while high reflection mirror-coated prisms offer enhanced brightness.Comfortable useEnjoy comfortable viewing, even when wearing eyeglasses with the long eye relief design. Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click adjustment are easy to adjust to the perfect position.Tough designDurable for use in the great outdoors, the PROSTAFF 3S are waterproof and stay fog-free thanks to nitrogen gas. The rubber armoured finish ensures they are resistant to shock and have a firm, comfortable grip.
  • Product codes: 18208089758

What’s better PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars or NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars?

There are obviously a number of differences between PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars and NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £269.99 cost of PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars is closer to the expectation you had than the £149 pricep point of NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars and NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas NIKON PROSTAFF 3S 10 x 42 mm Binoculars scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Binoculars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



PRAKTICA Marquis FX BAMFX842G 8 x 42 mm Binoculars



Rating:
9.43 out of
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