Nikon Prostaff P3 10x30 vs Nikon Aculon A211 8x42
Quick take: The Nikon Prostaff P3 10x30 costs $10 less; the Nikon Prostaff P3 10x30 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Nikon Aculon A211 8x42 has a wider field of view (420 vs 288 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Nikon Prostaff P3 10x30 | Nikon Aculon A211 8x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $100 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (900) | 4.3★ (2,500) |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 30mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.0mm | 5.3mm |
| Field of view | 288 ft @ 1000 yds | 420 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 15.4mm | 12mm |
| Close focus | 10 ft | 16.4 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Porro |
| Glass | Standard | Eco-Glass |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 15.2 oz | 26.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 4.5 in | 5.7 x 7.3 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Nikon Prostaff P3 10x30
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Nikon Aculon A211 8x42
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✗Waterproof
- ✗Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter