Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 vs Nikon Action EX 8x40
Quick take: The Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 costs $20 less; the Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Nikon Action EX 8x40 has a wider field of view (430 vs 341 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 | Nikon Action EX 8x40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $160 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (2,200) | 4.6★ (1,500) |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 50mm | 40mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.0mm | 5.0mm |
| Field of view | 341 ft @ 1000 yds | 430 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 11.8mm | 17.2mm |
| Close focus | 23 ft | 16.4 ft |
| Prism | Porro | Porro |
| Glass | Eco-Glass | Eco-Glass |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 31.7 oz | 30.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 7.8 in | 5.4 x 7.4 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Nikon Aculon A211 10x50
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✗Waterproof
- ✗Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Nikon Action EX 8x40
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter