These particulars were released approximately 3-4 years ago

It has the following specifications and these are

• Multi-coated lens
• 342ft @1000 yds is the field of view
• Focusing distance is 23 ft
• Weight is 33.8oz
• Aspherical lens system – gives distortion free images
• BaK4 high index prisms
• Polycarbonate body shell
• Diopter control for regulating vision imbalancing

Another one which is very famous in the Nikon Action VII series is the

Nikon Action VII 8×40 CF

• Very light in weight
• Waterproof
• Wide angle
• Fogproof
• Ergonomic design
• Tripod adaptable
• Field of view: 430′ @ 1000 yds
• Fold out rubber eyecups
• Weight –26oz

Note : There is another Nikon in the8x40 specification and that is the Nikon Action Extreme 8×40. There are definitely some difference between the two which you can read in detail here at http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1856112&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=all&vc=1

These binoculars though have significant image distortion as well as do not have a very good close focus.

These are just average prices however there are better brands from Nikon available which are better than this.

Within these series only there are binoculars which are definitely going to be better than this and these are the

Nikon 8×40 Action VII, Weather resistant Porro prism Binocular with 8.2D.

Here is the list of the Nikon Action Series binoculars

Nikon Action VII 8×40 Wide Angle Porro Prism Binocular

Nikon 7248 8×40 Action VII Binocular

Nikon 12×50 Action VII Binocular (Clamshell

Nikon 7218 Action 10 X 50mm Binoculars

Nikon Action VII 8×40 Wide Angle Porro Prism Binocular

Nikon 8×40 Action Binoculars VII Ultra NI-BI-Action Options

Nikon Action binoculars 7 x 50 Nikon Action VII – binoculars 10 x 50

Nikon Action VII Binoculars 16 x 50 CF review

• Length – 7in.
• Weight is – 34.9 oz
• Other specifications are
• Magnification – 16x
• Objective lens is – 50mm
• Focus – center focus
• Coating – Multicoated
• Relative brightness – 9.6
• Field of view is – 216ft @1000 yds

Most of these models are low cost and made in China but do not be disappointed as that can only mean fewer amounts you will be paying. This good for the price and the magnification. You can use it for bird watching as well as hunting or even for astronomy.

Other brands which are available in the similar category and price are

Bushnell Tactical Binoculars with Compass – 7×50

NRA Sports Optics by Brunton Bridger Binoculars – 8×28, Waterproof

Steiner Peregrine Binoculars – 8×42

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