Praktica Falcon 8x40 WA

• 8x40 wide-angle format: The 8x magnification gives useful reach for wildlife, travel and general outdoor viewing, while the 8.2° field of view makes it easier to follow moving subjects and scan open areas quickly.
• Porro prism optical design: The Porro prism layout helps deliver a spacious, natural image with solid depth perception, which is especially helpful when picking out detail in woodland, on trails or at sporting events.
• Multi-coated optics: Multi-coated lenses improve light transmission and contrast, giving a brighter, clearer view in mixed light and reducing the washed-out look that can make fine detail harder to see.
• Central focusing with diopter adjustment: The large central focus system allows quick changes from near to far subjects, while the diopter adjustment helps fine-tune the binocular to the user’s eyesight for a sharper, more relaxed view.
• Waterproof, fogproof construction: The sealed build is better suited to damp mornings, changing weather and cold-to-warm transitions, so the binocular remains dependable when conditions are less predictable.

About the Praktica Falcon Series

The Praktica Falcon series sits in the brand’s binocular range as a straightforward, general-purpose line built for everyday outdoor use. Praktica currently lists the Falcon family in several configurations, including 7x35, 7x50, 8x40, 10x50 and 12x50, giving users a choice between wider views, brighter larger-objective models and higher magnification options. Across the series, the emphasis is on practical handling rather than specialist complexity, making Falcon binoculars suitable for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, sports, travel and stargazing.

A shared characteristic of the range is its use of multi-coated optics, which support a clearer, brighter image with better contrast in everyday viewing conditions. Praktica also equips the series with a large focus knob for easier adjustment in the field, along with a rubber-armored body intended to improve grip and day-to-day durability. Depending on the model, Falcon binoculars are offered in black and sand finishes. The series specification also lists tripod compatibility and fold-down eyecups, features that broaden the Falcon line’s usefulness for longer observation sessions and for users who prefer a simple, traditional binocular layout.

About the Praktica Falcon 8x40 WA

The Praktica Falcon 8x40 WA is the wide-angle model in the Falcon line, combining 8x magnification with a 40.00 mm objective lens to balance reach, brightness and manageable size. This makes it a practical binocular for mixed use, from birdwatching and wildlife observation to hiking, travel and general outdoor scanning. The wide field of view of 143.50 m/1000m helps the binocular feel open and easy to use, which is particularly useful when tracking birds in flight, following action on a field or scanning a broad landscape without constantly repositioning the view.

The Porro prism construction gives the Falcon 8x40 WA a classic binocular shape and contributes to a strong sense of image depth. Combined with multi-coated optics, it supports a bright, crisp image with good contrast for daytime use and for lower-light periods when a 5.00 mm exit pupil remains useful. The 12.00 mm eye relief and fold-down eyecup style keep the binocular simple and accessible, while the central focusing system and central diopter setting allow quick adjustment as viewing distances change.

In practical handling, this model is built for steady, uncomplicated use. Its 730.00 g weight gives it a planted feel in the hands, and the waterproof and fogproof construction makes it better suited to variable weather. The binocular is also tripod adaptable, which is valuable for longer observation sessions where reducing hand shake helps preserve detail and viewing comfort.

About Praktica

Praktica traces its brand heritage to Dresden, where the first official Praktica single-lens reflex camera was manufactured in 1949. In 1959, Dresden camera and lens manufacturers were merged to form Pentacon, and in 1985 Pentacon merged with Carl Zeiss Jena while introducing sports cameras and binoculars. Today, Praktica is operated by Digital First Retail Ltd and is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

The brand’s current range includes cameras, binoculars and other optics, reflecting a long association with practical imaging products rather than a narrow single-category focus. Within its binocular offering, Praktica uses established, field-oriented formats and straightforward optical designs aimed at general outdoor observation. The Falcon line is part of that approach, combining multi-coated optics with user-friendly handling and tripod compatibility in a traditional binocular format.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 40.00 mm
• Prism type: Porro
• Field of view: 143.50 m/1000m
• Angular field of view: 8.20 °
• Exit pupil: 5.00 mm
• Eye relief: 12.00 mm
• Close focus: 6.00 m
• Diopter range: -4 / +4 Dpt
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Central
• Lens coating: Multicoated
• Interpupillary distance: 58.00 mm - 72.00 mm
• Dimensions: 145.00 x 180.00 x 55.00 mm
• Weight: 730.00 g
• Body type: Single hinge
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Color: Sand

Warranty

Praktica Falcon 8x40 WA is covered by a 25-year warranty, giving long-term support for normal use over many seasons in the field.

In the Box

• Soft case
• Neck strap
• Lens caps
• Cleaning cloth