Highlights:

16-48x Zoom Eyepiece

Apparent Angle of View 41.5°

BAK4 Fully Multi-Coated Lenses

Built-In Sliding Sunshade

Bayonet-Type Eyepiece Mount

Nitrogen Purged: Water and Fogproof

The ProStaff 5 16-48x60 Spotting Scope from Nikon features a Porro prism design paired with fully multi-coated optics for bright, high-contrast viewing.

Its 16–48x zoom magnification range allows for wide field scanning at lower power, followed by smooth, progressive magnification to bring finer details into sharp focus. The 60mm objective lens transmits sufficient light for effective viewing during low-light periods such as dawn and twilight.

The straight eyepiece design enables faster target acquisition and makes it easier to follow moving subjects in the field.

Optical Performance & Image Quality

Designed for clarity and colour fidelity, the ProStaff 5 16-48x60 includes:

• Large objective lens for a brighter field of view

• Fully multi-layer coated lenses and prisms for brighter images

• Chromatic aberration minimized at the periphery, maintaining colour fidelity out to the edge

These features work together to provide sparkling clear views across the magnification range.

Built for All-Weather Outdoor Use

The housing is fully O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged to ensure dependable all-weather performance. This construction protects the internal mechanism from moisture and atmospheric residue.

• Waterproof up to 1 metre (3.3 feet) for 10 minutes

• Fogproof protection

• Suitable for all types of outdoor activities in any kind of weather

A built-in sliding sunshade protects the objective from excessive glare or raindrops, while the built-in sliding hood provides additional protection from glare, dust, rain, and snow.

Design & Handling

The ProStaff 5 16-48x60 is built for comfortable use in the field, featuring:

• Compact and lightweight construction

• Smooth ergonomic design

• Bayonet-type eyepiece mount with locking system for quicker, more secure eyepiece connection