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Nikon - PROSTAFF 3S 8x42 Binoculars - Black

Model:
16030
SKU:
5278800
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 249 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the PROSTAFF 3S 8x42 Binoculars highly for their lightweight build, clarity, and affordability. Bird watchers, in particular, appreciate these binoculars for their ease of use and clarity. While some customers have mentioned that it takes some time to get used to adjusting the lenses, the overall sentiment is positive.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • You get what you pay for

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phrase, you get what you pay for definitely applies to these binoculars. The lense covers are close to useless. The carrying case is equally useless. The focus and magnification are ok, but spend $200 and you move up a quantum leap in quality.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Eye and lens caps do not stay on

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Eye and lens caps don’t stay on. So I just leave them off.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for all levels

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish the small eyepieces were attached like the larger ones. Worried I will lose them.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Prostaff 3s

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good binoculars just quite pricey for the performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High quality, clear opotics. Well worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome TV

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great resolution and love all the capabilities and apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice long range for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice feel and not as heavy as expected. Nice long range for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    U can't expect more. A good item to travel. However, if it is smaller that will be good

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great range for a reasonable price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for Yankees game where seats were in the bleachers. I was satisfied with range and clarity

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Gaithersburg

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great item at great price. Will definitely recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nikon Pro Staff binocs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very good value. Clear focus and easy working focus knobs.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality and very easy to see through. Recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great binoculars

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got these as a gift for husband. He has been very pleased with them.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It's great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely the best $30 optical purchase I've made!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice binoks for the money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Takes awhile to get used to adjusting lenses. Good depth

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Adjustable Eye piece

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Narrow vision and hard for me to adjust as I need a wider view overall. Price was fair and competitive just didn’t work for me so I had to return

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • binoculars

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned these binoculars because they felt somewhat bulky and cumbersome.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Birding binoculars

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned item. Too heavy for me. I am blind in one eye so I plan to check out monoculars. I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • could not focus

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    had trouble using. had to return. could not get a clear picture while focusing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Ok

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I found the binoculars to be bulky and U.N. comfortable with glasses o

    I would recommend this to a friend
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