Full-Size
$100
Nikon
Nikon Aculon A211 8x42
★4.3(2,500 reviews)
The Nikon Aculon A211 8x42 is the most recommended budget binocular on Reddit. BaK-4 Porro prisms and aspherical multilayer-coated eyepiece lenses deliver a wide 420 ft @ 1000 yds field of view for around $100. It is not waterproof and the 12mm eye relief is tight for glasses wearers, but nothing under $150 matches its optics per dollar.
Price
$100
Config
8x × 42
Field of View
420 ft @ 1000 yds
Use Case
General Purpose
Specifications
Magnification
8x
Objective Diameter
42mm
Exit Pupil
5.3mm
Field of View
420 ft @ 1000 yds
Eye Relief
12mm
Close Focus
16.4 ft
Prism Type
Porro
Glass Type
Eco-Glass
Coating
Multi-Coated
Dimensions
5.7 x 7.3 in
Weight
26.6 oz
Warranty
Limited Lifetime
Key Features
ED Glass
Phase-Corrected
Dielectric Coating
Fully Multi-Coated
Waterproof
Fogproof
Locking Diopter
Image Stabilized
Tripod Adaptable
Magnesium Body
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