Nikon Prostaff P7 12x50 specs and field of view
Sixth of 36 models in the 12x50 size for field of view, this Prostaff P7 shows 293 ft against a 277 ft median. It weighs 22.8 oz where the median is 29.2 oz.
- Field of view
- 293 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.4 mm
- Close focus
- 14.8 ft
- Weight
- 22.8 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 293 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- Lightest of the 36: 22.8 oz
- 16.4 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the Prostaff P7 12x50 suits
Long-range watching suits it, with 16.4 mm eye relief and a twilight factor calculated at 24.5. A tripod adapter helps hold 12x steady.
The calculated exit pupil is 4.2 mm, and the 14.8 ft close focus is longer than the 10 ft median.
Prostaff P7 12x50 can be set against the most popular models of every size in the best binoculars list. Prostaff P7 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Prostaff P7 12x50 specifications
Prostaff P7 12x50 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 293 ft at 1,000 yd (98 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 60.8° |
| Eye relief | 16.4 mm |
| Close focus | 14.8 ft (4.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 22.8 oz (645 g) |
| Length | 6.7 in (169 mm) |
| Width | 5.2 in (133 mm) |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Prostaff P7 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Prostaff P7 12x50 shows 293 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 22.8 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Prostaff P7 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Prostaff P7 12x50 next to the 12x50 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Prostaff P7 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.4 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.8 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 | 252 ft | 14.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50 | 273 ft | 15 mm | 6 ft | 29.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Athlon Argos G2 HD 12x50 | 257 ft | 16 mm | 13 ft | 31.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Prostaff P7
Nikon makes the Prostaff P7 in 6 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Prostaff P7 12x50 | 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.4 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.8 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 8x30 | 8x30 | 456 ft | 15.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 17.1 oz | 3.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x30 | 10x30 | 346 ft | 15.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 16.6 oz | 3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 8x42 | 8x42 | 377 ft | 20.2 mm | 9.8 ft | 20.8 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x42 | 10x42 | 367 ft | 15.7 mm | 9.8 ft | 21.2 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Prostaff P7 10x50 | 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.2 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Prostaff P7 12x50 questions
Prostaff P7 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Prostaff P7 12x50 has 16.4 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Prostaff P7 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Prostaff P7 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Prostaff P7 12x50: how wide is the view?
Prostaff P7 12x50 shows a view 293 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Prostaff P7 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Prostaff P7 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.