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product_id: 1144532
title: "8X42"
brand: "nikon"
price: "VT52564"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Nikon"
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# Multilayer-coated lenses boost brightness 8x magnification for crisp detail Rubber armor for shock resistance 8X42

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** VT52564
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See the unseen, join the elite explorers’ club!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 8X42 by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** VT52564 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1144532-8x42)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Comfort:** Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups perfectly position your eyes for fatigue-free viewing
- • **Rugged & Ready:** Shock-resistant rubber armor ensures durability and a secure grip on every adventure
- • **Effortless Focus:** Central focusing ring syncs both eyes for quick, precise adjustments
- • **Bright & Vivid Views:** Multilayer-coated lenses maximize light transmission even in low light
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** Aspherical eyepiece lens eliminates distortion for edge-to-edge sharpness

## Overview

Nikon Aculon A211 8x42 binoculars combine precision optics with rugged design, delivering sharp, bright images and comfortable, easy operation for birdwatching, hiking, and nature observation. Featuring 8x magnification, multilayer-coated lenses, and shock-resistant rubber armor, these binoculars are built to elevate your outdoor experience with clarity and durability.

## Description

NIKON ACULON A211 8X42 BINOCULARS: ACULON A211 binoculars deliver a detailed view of your outdoor experiences. They are ideal for a broad spectrum of outdoor pursuits, such as birdwatching, nature observation and hiking. Employing an aspherical lens, the ACULON A211 has realized sharper images with less distortion even at the lens periphery. The name ACULON was coined by combining the terms "accuracy" and "precision" to create a familiar-sounding word that represents Nikon's desire for more people to rediscover the details of everyday life through by birding binoculars. KEY FEATURES: - New sleek design; - Aspherical eyepiece lens provides sharp images up to the periphery and eliminates image distortion even at the lens periphery; - Multilayer-coated lenses for increased light transmittance and brighter images; - Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint; - Central Focusing allows for focusing both left and right eyes at the same time by rotating a central focusing ring; - Rubber armour for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip; - Smooth zooming with finger-tip zoom control; - Can be fixed to a tripod using an optional tripod adaptor

Review: Binocs are nice! Packaging was not great… - Product seems fine. Shipping condition was not good. Shipped in own box with no packing. Beat up and partially open. I don’t think this is the sellers fault so I’m just rating the product for now.
Review: Nice Optics For The Money! - These binoculars were a gift to accompany an astronomical telescope, given as a graduation present. Astronomical applications are a bit more demanding on optics than terrestrial applications typically are, and these binoculars delivered decent star images for their respective cost. NOTE: The "diopter" on the binos I received was a bear to turn and adjust until it got worked around a few dozen times, and if you've got large hands as I do, the screw-out eye cups will get in the way of your twisting the diopter (someone with smaller fingers would not be bothered by this). But once the diopter gets worn in, all is well. I find that many people never learn to use a binocular correctly, as they don't adjust the diopter to suit their individual eye strengths. Most of us, by the time we're adults, have slightly different eye strengths between our left and right eyes, and if you don't adjust your binos to accommodate this, they will never function optimally for you and you'll never be getting you money's worth out of them. Binoculars are ostensibly two small refracting telescopes joined together to yield a binocular (a/k/a stereo) view. To adjust a binocular for your eyes, do the following: 1) Pick a distant, bright target. I like to use a bright star or planet. But it can be anything--a STOP sign, say. 2) Cover the objective lens (at the front) on the side of the binocular that does not have a diopter adjustment for the eyepiece. Now, look at your target and focus it as sharply as you can, using the center focusing adjustment, viewing through that side of the binocular only. Is the image as sharp as you can get it? 3) Now, cover the objective lens you just looked through in Step 2, and look at your target again through the other side. This time, adjust the focus using only the diopter wheel on the eyepiece you are looking through (do not touch the center focuser). Rotate the diopter left or right until your target is as sharp as it is going to get. When the image is sharp--you're done! 4) Uncover both objective lenses and have at it--the binocular has been adjusted for your eyes! From here out, just use the center focuser on anything you want to look at! If you didn't know this, and haven't done this, most of you will be surprised at how much improvement you'll see immediately. And unless somebody readjusts the diopter, you should be set for any viewing you want to do. Since I share my binos with my wife, I usually reset the diopter before any viewing session, as it takes just seconds to do so. RayB

## Features

- VERSATILE BINOCULARS FOR ADULTS - Nikon Aculon A211 8x42 binoculars deliver a detailed view of your outdoor experiences; They are ideal for a broad spectrum of outdoor pursuits, such as birdwatching, nature observation, hiking, and camping
- SHARP & BRIGHT IMAGE - These binoculars have aspherical eyepiece lens that provides sharp images up to the periphery and eliminates image distortion even at the lens periphery; Multilayer-coated lenses for increased light transmittance and brighter images
- SUPERIOR OPERABILITY - These 8x42 binoculars have Central Focusing mechanism to focus both left and right eyes at the same time by rotating a central focusing ring; Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups facilitate easy positioning of eyes at the correct eyepoint
- RUGGED BODY - These digital binoculars for birdwatching feature rubber armor coating that provides shock resistance and fits securely in hands for firm and comfortable holding; These binoculars can be fixed to a tripod using an optional tripod adaptor
- SPECIFICATIONS - Magnification: 8x; Objective diameter: 42mm; Field of view at 1,000m: 140m; Exit pupil: 5.3mm; Relative brightness: 28.1; Eye relief: 12mm; Close focusing distance: 5m; Length: 145mm; Width: 185mm; Depth: 62mm; Weight: 755g

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00B7LQ73U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #329 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #137 in Binoculars |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,157) |
| Date First Available | January 29, 2013 |
| Department | Mens |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.38 pounds |
| Item model number | 8245 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon Sport Optics |
| Product Dimensions | 8.07 x 4.13 x 4.13 inches |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Magnification Maximum:** 8
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 42 Millimeters
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

![8X42 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jnO5s9vqL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the porro prism used on these binoculars?  I don't see an mention in the listing.**
A: Yes, this is a porro design. The telltale sign is that the axis of the objectives (front lenses) and of the eyepieces don't line up.  Under $100, porros can give more contrast..that is, less haze or glare, richer colors.  While roofs are catching up, one thing special to porros is the wide spread up front, and that gives them a much stronger '3D' effect.

**Q: We are going to Africa and need 2 pairs of binoculars - it was recommended that we get 8x40 or 10x42 ---- are these equivalent? good for safari????**
A: If you are use to using a pair of binoculars, any binoculars, unless there 30 years old and broken! These are very good. I got a pair of 10x50 and they're too hard to see through unless on a tripod.

**Q: does it come with a hard case**
A: No,it does not come with a hard case, just a soft one.

**Q: are these fogproof? or nitrogen purged?**
A: No, these are not waterproof or nitrogen purged. However, I used these in the Amazon and did not have an issue with fog.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Binocs are nice! Packaging was not great…
*by N***S on January 10, 2026*

Product seems fine. Shipping condition was not good. Shipped in own box with no packing. Beat up and partially open. I don’t think this is the sellers fault so I’m just rating the product for now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Optics For The Money!
*by R***B on October 26, 2014*

These binoculars were a gift to accompany an astronomical telescope, given as a graduation present. Astronomical applications are a bit more demanding on optics than terrestrial applications typically are, and these binoculars delivered decent star images for their respective cost. NOTE: The "diopter" on the binos I received was a bear to turn and adjust until it got worked around a few dozen times, and if you've got large hands as I do, the screw-out eye cups will get in the way of your twisting the diopter (someone with smaller fingers would not be bothered by this). But once the diopter gets worn in, all is well. I find that many people never learn to use a binocular correctly, as they don't adjust the diopter to suit their individual eye strengths. Most of us, by the time we're adults, have slightly different eye strengths between our left and right eyes, and if you don't adjust your binos to accommodate this, they will never function optimally for you and you'll never be getting you money's worth out of them. Binoculars are ostensibly two small refracting telescopes joined together to yield a binocular (a/k/a stereo) view. To adjust a binocular for your eyes, do the following: 1) Pick a distant, bright target. I like to use a bright star or planet. But it can be anything--a STOP sign, say. 2) Cover the objective lens (at the front) on the side of the binocular that does not have a diopter adjustment for the eyepiece. Now, look at your target and focus it as sharply as you can, using the center focusing adjustment, viewing through that side of the binocular only. Is the image as sharp as you can get it? 3) Now, cover the objective lens you just looked through in Step 2, and look at your target again through the other side. This time, adjust the focus using only the diopter wheel on the eyepiece you are looking through (do not touch the center focuser). Rotate the diopter left or right until your target is as sharp as it is going to get. When the image is sharp--you're done! 4) Uncover both objective lenses and have at it--the binocular has been adjusted for your eyes! From here out, just use the center focuser on anything you want to look at! If you didn't know this, and haven't done this, most of you will be surprised at how much improvement you'll see immediately. And unless somebody readjusts the diopter, you should be set for any viewing you want to do. Since I share my binos with my wife, I usually reset the diopter before any viewing session, as it takes just seconds to do so. RayB

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Binos
*by S***R on February 27, 2014*

I purchased these for my mother who is an avid hunter and has been for several years now. The Aculon model is an economically priced model that delivers. These binoculars are very clear and focus tremendously well. I chose the 8x42 set so that they wouldn't be very bulky, and are comfortable to either tote in a pack or wear around the neck while stalking. These are perfectly sized for our type of hunting, which is deer and turkey in mostly forested Alabama. With highline right of ways and very broad gas line right of ways running through our property, these do remarkably well even at only 8 power, viewing game and other wildlife at distances of several hundred yards. 42mm is also a sufficient viewing window, and the eyepieces fit comfortably on your eye sockets(which is a biggie for me, as my focus point is very close and most of the time the eyepiece is against my eye socket). I've hunted for over 20 years and have been through trial and error with optics, but Nikon has yet to disappoint me. I strive for a descent priced set of binoculars but I will not settle for losing clarity, comfort, or quality, and this pair fit my bill perfectly. I would recommend this pair of binoculars to any hunter or outdoorsperson who is looking for a set that is for moderate range (they're not going to pull a buck in for a 20x-zoom close up from 1000 yards to let you count kickers) easy to carry, clear, easy to focus, comfortable, and economically priced.

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