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Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)

  • Price: $599.95
  • B&H # NIPS582SZFS
  • Mfr# 6974

Product Highlights

  • 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
  • AAoV of 39.9°
  • BAK4 Fully Multicoated Lenses
  • Built-In Sliding Sunshade
  • Nitrogen-Purged: Waterproof and Fogproof
 

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The Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope from Nikon delivers a capacious magnification spread with a very high zoom power of 20-60x. Initial scanning is already magnified to 20x but then the zooming in to the fine detail continues to an intense 60x for observing the intricacies of the chosen object. That's on the ocular side. On the objective side is an immense 82mm of light gathering ability that puts observation into the low light situations of dawn, dusk and overcast days when the nocturnal creatures are more apt to start showing themselves. The scope is made for outdoor conditions. Waterproof to 3.3 feet for up to 10 minutes it is fully o-ring sealed, and purged with nitrogen to ensure all-weather performance. BAK4 multicoated optics assures optimal high contrast seeing with superb brightness and color fidelity. The straight eyepiece allows faster target acquisition and an easier follow of moving objects. There is a built-in sliding sunshade for protection from excessive glare or rain drops on the objective. Backed up by Nikon's "No-Fault" repair/replacement 25-year warranty; regardless of what happens to the scope-even from negligence - Nikon will repair or replace (at their option) this extremely well built and durable spotting scope.

Note! Covered by Nikon's 25-year no-fault repair/replacement policy

Very large objective lens for a brighter field of view
Compact, lightweight and smooth ergonomic design
All lenses and prisms are fully multilayer-coated for brighter images
Built-in sliding hood provides glare, dust, rain and snow protection for the objective
O-ring sealed, nitrogen-purged, waterproof (up to 3.3'/1m for 10 minutes) and fogproof protection
Chromatic aberration at the peripheries of the view field is minimized furnishing color fidelity out to the edge
Magnification 20-60x
Objective Lens Diameter 82 mm
Focal Length Not provided by manufacturer
Field of View 20x: 2° - 104.8' @ 1000 yd / 34.8 m @ 1000 m
60x: Not provided by manufacturer
Minimum Focus Distance 20' / 6.1 m
Exit Pupil Diameter 20x: 4.1 mm
60x: 1.4 mm
Eye Relief Eye Relief : 16.5 mm
Filter Thread Not provided by manufacturer
Mounting Thread Not provided by manufacturer
Weatherproofing Submersible to 3.3' / 1 m for 10 minutes
Dimensions 14.8 x 3.7" / 377 x 95 mm 1
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Weight 33.5 oz / 950 g 2
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Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)
  • 25-Year Limited Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    NikonProstaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)
     
    5.0

    (based on 3 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 3 Stars

       

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    • 2 Stars

       

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    • 1 Stars

       

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    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Reviewed by 3 customers

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    5.0

    This will work great for me.

    By One leg

    from Cleveland Ohio

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Clear lenses
    • Good in any weather
    • Good value
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Could Use A Case

    Best Uses

    • Outdoors
    • Shooting Competitons
    • Shooting Ranges
    • Target Practice

    Comments about Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing):

    Using this to spot arrows out to 90 meters .Watching birds and other animals.

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    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Greatb optics

    By Bob

    from Redding CA

    About Me Birder, Enthusiast, Nature Lover

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Clear lenses
    • Easy to install / use
    • Good in any weather
    • Good value
    • Great Optics Light Weigh
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Protective Case Could Be

    Best Uses

    • Birding
    • Combat Courses
    • Hunting
    • Outdoors
    • Shooting Competitons
    • Shooting Ranges
    • Target Practice
    • Wildlife Viewing

    Comments about Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing):

    I bought this scope for birding and it doesn't disappoint. While out on birding events with the Audubon Society, I often looked through other scopes and since I wear glasses I could only see the center of the image through the scope. With the Prostaff 5 I can see the entire image even when zoomed in while wearing my glasses. The optics are very sharp and other birder have commented as to how much better the Prostaff optics are than in their scopes. I did a lot of research before I bought this scope and think this is the best scope available for the money.

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    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    an excellent scope

    By kalaiwaa

    from hawaii

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Bright Eyepiece
    • Sensitivity Controls
    • Strong Magnification

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing):

        It's lightweight, powerful, crisp.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

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        REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

        by PowerReviews
        NikonProstaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing)
         
        5.0

        (based on 3 reviews)

        Ratings Distribution

        • 5 Stars

           

          (3)

        • 4 Stars

           

          (0)

        • 3 Stars

           

          (0)

        • 2 Stars

           

          (0)

        • 1 Stars

           

          (0)

        100%

        of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

        Reviewed by 3 customers

        Sort by

        Displaying reviews 1-3

        Back to top

         
        5.0

        This will work great for me.

        By One leg

        from Cleveland Ohio

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Clear lenses
        • Good in any weather
        • Good value
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Could Use A Case

        Best Uses

        • Outdoors
        • Shooting Competitons
        • Shooting Ranges
        • Target Practice

        Comments about Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing):

        Using this to spot arrows out to 90 meters .Watching birds and other animals.

        Share this review

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Greatb optics

        By Bob

        from Redding CA

        About Me Birder, Enthusiast, Nature Lover

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Clear lenses
        • Easy to install / use
        • Good in any weather
        • Good value
        • Great Optics Light Weigh
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Protective Case Could Be

        Best Uses

        • Birding
        • Combat Courses
        • Hunting
        • Outdoors
        • Shooting Competitons
        • Shooting Ranges
        • Target Practice
        • Wildlife Viewing

        Comments about Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing):

        I bought this scope for birding and it doesn't disappoint. While out on birding events with the Audubon Society, I often looked through other scopes and since I wear glasses I could only see the center of the image through the scope. With the Prostaff 5 I can see the entire image even when zoomed in while wearing my glasses. The optics are very sharp and other birder have commented as to how much better the Prostaff optics are than in their scopes. I did a lot of research before I bought this scope and think this is the best scope available for the money.

        Share this review

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        an excellent scope

        By kalaiwaa

        from hawaii

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Bright Eyepiece
        • Sensitivity Controls
        • Strong Magnification

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Nikon Prostaff 5 20-60x82 Spotting Scope (Straight Viewing):

            It's lightweight, powerful, crisp.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Share this review

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