Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II

76 reviews

Nov, 2024

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reliability (1)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 reviews of Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Binoculars for all reviews. Views about the price and usability are overall positive. There are mixed comments on the reliability and design.

usability, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Binoculars the Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other Binoculars on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the price. The usability is also appreciated. Comments about the reliability and design are different.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Pentax 8 x 40 PCF WP II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Binoculars on Amazon.com.

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pentax 20X60 PCF WP II Binoculars

Nice job Pentax. Thanks.

The image is large, something important in high magnification optics. The image is crisp, resolution is high and contrast is very good. Shadow detail holds up even in deep shade and poor light. Eye cups are durable and function properly. A very well...

Heavy, for a steady-handed, after 30min you have to take a break, will be difficult to use for extended amounts of time, for some people. You will need a stable tripod.

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Good quality but with a catch

I bought this binocular earlier this year with the intention to use it for astronomical observation. This is my first binocular and I spent lots of time doing research online. There were a lot of good reviews about this binoculars and much negative, so...

Good build quality, BAK-4 prisms, fully multi-coated, water-proofed

Too heavy (in my taste) and narrow field of view

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Well built binocular

Bright image, good control of colour dispersion, good sharpness, but depth of field is not very good. reasonable price but provide you metal frame inside, very solid body like a tank. That is why it is heavy and big. My hand is not big enough to focus...

Bright image, very solid structure, water and fog proof

Heavy and big, but most porro types have this problems

Jul, 2006

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