Deciding on whether to buy a product like PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars or perhaps Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 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 Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars vs Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars

PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars specs

PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars
 Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars specs

Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars
Type: Binoculars

Type: Binoculars

Magnification: 8 x

Magnification: 8 x

Objective lens diameter: 40 mm

Objective lens diameter: 2.1 mm

Prism system: Porro

Prism system: Roof

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Angle of view: Actual: 6.6°

Angle of view: – Apparent: 59.2°
– Actual: 7.4°

Close focussing distance: 10 m

Field of view at 1000 yds: 129 ft (59.2 m)

Exit pupil: 5 mm

Close focussing distance: 3 m

Dioptre: -4 / +4

Exit pupil: 2.62 mm

CONSTRUCTION

Dioptre: +/-2

CONSTRUCTION
Coated optics: Yes

Eyecups: Fold down

Coated optics: Yes

Eye relief: Yes

Eyecups: Fold down

Interpupillary distance: 56-72 mm

Eye relief: Yes

Waterproof: No

Interpupillary distance: 72 mm

Fogproof: No

Rubber armoured: Yes

Tripod adaptable: Yes – with Prakitca Tripod Adapter (sold separately)

Waterproof: No

GENERAL

Weatherproof: Yes

Fogproof: No

Colour: No

GENERAL
Box contents: – Praktica Falcon 8 x 40 mm Binoculars
– Soft case
– Neck strap
– Eyepiece caps
– Objective lens caps
– Lens cleaning cloth

Dimensions: 155 x 190 x 55 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Black

Weight: 678 g

Box contents: – Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars
– Carry case
– Cleaning cloth

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 25 years

Dimensions: 69 x 51 x 91 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 227 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 10 years

Price: £35

Price: £24.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.2 / 10

Review Score: 9.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars or Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 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 Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 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 Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 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 Celestron, the average was £98.32 for Praktica, £150.62 for Celestron. The max for each was £320/£548 and minimum was £29.99/£19.99

Price analysis of PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars

Price analysis of Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars

  • PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars
  • Field of view: 6.6°
  • 8 x magnification
  • Porro prism
  • Multilayer coating
  • Top features: – Zoom in with 8 x magnification – Fully multi-coated optics for a sharper image – Fold down eyecups for comfortable use – Additional accessories included Zoom inZoom into the action with the Praktica Falcon 8 x 40 mm Binoculars. With a non-slip body and smooth focus wheel, you can get a great view of your subject with 8 x magnification – be it wildlife or an idyllic landscape.Fully multi-coated opticsThe fully multi-coated optics have a 5mm exit pupil to show you images in bright, clear detail – even in low light areas.Fold down eyecupsThe Praktica Falcon Binoculars have fold down eyecups, which can be easily adjusted for your comfort. You can even use them if you’re wearing glasses.Additional accessoriesYou’ll also receive a range of accessories for functionality and convenience, including a neckstrap, lens cleaning cloth, soft case, and more.
  • Product codes: 4016076640053
  • Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars
  • Field of view: 7.4°
  • 8 x magnification
  • Roof prism
  • Multilayer coating
  • Weatherproof
  • Top features:- Get closer to the action with the 8x magnification – Multi-coated optics for crisp, bright images – Non-slip grip makes them easy to use Get closer to the actionThe light-weight Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars are almost pocket-sized, but let you get closer to the action. Whether you’re enjoying some time watching the birds, experiencing your favourite artists at a live event, or spotting marine life out on a boat, you’ll never miss a moment.Multi-coated opticsThe multi-coated optics increase the amount of light coming into the binoculars, so you get brighter and sharper images with high contrast levels. You’ll get the most detailed, up-close views of nature and wildlife you could ask for.Non-slip gripThe rubber covered, aluminium body provides maximum protection from any rough handling, and they’re water resistant too, so you don’t have to worry if you get caught in a light rain-shower. They’ve got ergonomic thumb indents and finger ridges for comfort during longer sessions, and the non-slip rubber lets you get a tight grip, so they won’t slide out of your hands at those crucial moments.Pack them away into the included carry-case, and you can take them on your travels or pop them in the glove-box for the next trip to the safari park.
  • Product codes: 50234712309

What’s better PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars or Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars?

There are obviously a number of differences between PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars and Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 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 £35 cost of PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars is closer to the expectation you had than the £24.99 pricep point of Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 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 Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars and Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 mm Binoculars. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PRAKTICA Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Celestron Upclose G2 71230-CGL 8 x 21 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 Falcon CDFN840BK 8 x 40 mm Binoculars



Rating:
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