Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 vs Nikon Action EX 8x40
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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).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Nikon Aculon A211 10x506.5°
68 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Nikon Action EX 8x408.2°
86 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 | Nikon Action EX 8x40 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$140 | ~$160 |
| Rating | — | — |
| 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