Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 vs Pentax AD 8x25 WP
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Quick take: The Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 costs $6 less; the Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 has a wider field of view (341 vs 289 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
Pentax AD 8x25 WP5.5°
58 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 | Pentax AD 8x25 WP |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$140 | ~$146 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 50mm | 25mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.0mm | 3.1mm |
| Field of view | 341 ft @ 1000 yds | 289 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 11.8mm | 21mm |
| Close focus | 23 ft | 9.8 ft |
| Prism | Porro | Roof |
| Glass | Eco-Glass | BaK-4 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 31.7 oz | 10.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 7.8 in | 4.3 x 4.1 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | 25-Year Limited |
Feature comparison
Nikon Aculon A211 10x50
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✗Waterproof
- ✗Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Pentax AD 8x25 WP
- ✗ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter