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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Aspherical lenses eliminate virtually all distortion; Quick, smooth central focusing; Diopter control to regulate vision imbalance; BaK4 high index prisms; Precision aligned sharp multicoated optics for bright, clear images; Standard-size armored body. more info
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satisfied with Nikon binoculars
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased these binoculars to replace the Bushnell
10×50 Falcons which did not last very long. The first
Bushnell binoculars lenses went out of alignment so I
opted to purchase another to replace it rather than go through the hassle of sending it back to be repaired as they were inexpensive. It wasn’t long before the second Bushnell also went out of alignment
so both were useless. I looked for another brand and decided on the Nikon Action 10×50 because of the Nikon
lens reputation and favorable reviews for this binocular. Although pricier than the Bushnell I could
see the clarity and sharpness was better. I focused on the eye of a seagull and was impressed with the detail I could see including the fineness of it’s feathers. Although on the heavy side I could tell that
the Nikon was more sturdy and better quality than the
Bushnell. I would reccomend them for being a well made
practcal binocular that serves it’s purpose well without having to spend too much money.
very pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have the 12×50 and they are wonderful. Crystal clear images and easy zooming. Great for backyard birding and butterfly watching. They do get a little heavy after holding them up for a while, so if you have weak wrists I would suggest getting a tripod for it.
Excellent Clarity
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We purchased these binoculars for birdwatching in our neighborhood and couldn’t be happier. Excellent optics, bright and clear. We also purchased the Nikon 7216 8x and are equally impressed. Only drawback is that they are a bit on the heavy side.
Bird watching and astronomy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Good quality binoculars for the price. They give very sharp images when bird watching or stargazing. I have a pair of 15×70′s and these smaller ones put it to shame. The field of view is generous considering the 10x magnification and the distortion around the edges isn’t even noticeable unless you deliberately look for it.
I used to use the 15×70′s for watching raptors in flight but since these are lighter and give better views the 15×70′s are just collecting dust.
Close up!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Had a set of 10X50′s but left them at home. Purchased this set and I can’t believe the difference. Clearer, closer and it came with a tripod adapter and case. In this case the extra $ was worth it.
awesome performance for an awesome price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
awesome performance for an awesome price – cant say much more other than that i am very please and use it all the time. Cant imagine paying $500 and seeing better than this product offers.
A little on the heavy side – but otherwise they are great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have owned the Nikon 7218 binoculars for nearly 2 years and we have been consistently pleased with the performance. While they are a little on the heavy side the actual performance is very good, especially for the price. The optics are great, and I have spent hours studying everything from the craters on the moon, identifying bird, to watching plays develop while watching the Carolina Panthers (from the very top row of the stadium!)
Things that we enjoy
- Clear optics
- Good value
- Easy to focus
- Comfortable viewing – eyepiece are not uncomfortable
- Optics seem to be pretty well sealed – I have not a problem with dust or moisture collecting on the inside of the lenses.
- Seem to be well built
Areas to improve
- Again, they are a little on the heavy side
- 10x magnification only – although this is pretty standard
If you are a professional bird watcher or other serious user you may be slightly disappointed. However, for most of us casual users the Nikon 7218 are an excellent choice.
5 stars
Deceived by $30 off offer. Opened charge and told not Visa.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Product seems to be everything it was described to be. It is Amazon that I am dissapointed in.
Lois Jensen
Fits the bill
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These are great binocs. Other than the eyepiece covers not staying in place, you will find this product fits the bill for its very good price.
My husband loves these binoculars!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought them for my husband who is a hunter and loves looking across the yard at deer. He absolutely loves them. He has taken them hunting quite a bit, but also they are so crisp and clear compared to his other buddies binoculars. We took them to our families lake house and we were able to see all the wildlife so well. I highly recommend them. They turned out to be a great wedding present that he actually uses.
nikon action 10×50
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We used these binoculars for a week on a trip to the UP of Michigan for scenery, watching freighters on Lake Superior and a few birds. They have very sharp focus and very clear. The weight was no problem. They work great with glasses however I find it easier to lift my glasses up and then use the binoculars. That is just personal. I have nothing but good to say about them. I had cheap Bushnell’s and there is no comparison.
Great binoculars!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is for the Nikon Action 12×50 binoculars. I am not a hard-core bird watcher, nor do I hold myself out to be overly knowledgeable about binoculars. I use binoculars to look at the landscape and wildlife in my backyard and on vacations — at distances from 20ft. to approx. 1 mile. My previous binoculars were an old (probably 15 years old) pair of 10×50 Bushnells.
After reading hundreds of reviews here at Amazon, and googling and reading binocular reviews at other sites, I bought these Nikons. They are much better than the old Bushnells I have! I would imagine that a new pair of Bushnells would also be better than my old ones, due to technological progress, so I realize it’s not exactly an apples to apples comparison.
After reading reviews and giving thought to how I use binoculars, I decided to go with the Nikons. My only dilemma was whether to get the 10x or the 12x. The hesitation came from other reviewers stating that with anything over 10x, you wouldn’t be able to hold it steady enough and may need a tripod. I have not had that problem, and am extremely glad that I went with the 12x. I notice no difference in being able to steady them from the old 10x.
NIKON ACTION 12X50 REVIEW
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
GREAT BINOCULARS FOR THE MONEY, YOU GET ALOT MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR, NIKON GOT IT RIGHT WITH THESE!!!
Great looks for the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For the money, these are great binoculars. Image is crisp and bright. Binoculars are comfortable to hold and not heavy. My only negative is the lens caps. They fit inside the lens and they don’t fit snugly. It would have been better if they fit over the lens. This does not impact binocular performance.
Nikon Action 16×50 Binoculars
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For the price these are pretty decent binoculars. The glass is clear and focusing is good. Overall I am real happy with the purchase.
Great binoculars for the right applications!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these binoculars primarily for astronomy use. I thought the 16x magnification, combined with the 50mm objective lenses would make for a nice set of binoculars for astronomy use, without necessarily having to always mount them on a tripod. My reasoning was that I could still handle them reasonably well (without a tripod) for short periods of time (which I can), while having high enough magnification to see some nice details of objects in the sky (which I can, “IF” I can see the object). The one problem (the “IF” in the previous sentence) I have with these binoculars for astronomy use is the fact that the exit pupil size is just a bit small (only 3.1mm) for astronomy use. What I do see in the night sky is very sharp & detailed! And, quite frankly, I’ve seen some stunning views of the night sky while using these binoculars. BUT, because of the smaller exit pupil size, I don’t always see some of the objects (primarily stars) that I can see with a good quality set of binoculars that have a larger exit pupil size. My Celestron 15×70 binoculars work better for astronomy because of the larger exit pupil size (I see MORE because of the larger exit pupil size). But, the 70mm size binoculars are larger, and therefore, harder to hold than the Nikon 50mm set. BUT, I still love these Nikon 16×50 binoculars! They are GREAT for daytime use, early morning & early evening (because of their high twilight factor), AND I’m still able to see some stunning views of the night skies as well (and with great detail to objects like the moon)! These are TOP NOTCH binoculars for the times I’ve mentioned, but if you want a set for astronomy, I recommend getting a bit smaller magnification with the 50mm objective lenses (maybe 12x or 10x).
not any better than the cheap stuff
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
you get what you pay for. Need to spend money to get quality optics. You can really tell in low light and clarity.
nikon binoculars
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
the binoculars are better than I expected. Great for distance, but you cannot view things too close.Ther clarity and magnification are outstanding. To look at stars you should have the tripod- or e;lse they all lok like comets- I couldn’t hold them still enough.
Nikon 10 x 50′s
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These Nikon Binoculars are the best anyone can get for the money. Great resolution at lower light times out of doors. The t 10 power is just what you need to see up close and the 50 field of view is perfect for viewing moving objects. Nikon backs it up with a flat charge , too, on any repair you might need in the future.Nikon Action 10×50 Binoculars – Black
Stargazing
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After trying to view the night sky with two different telescopes, I googled and took some very good advice suggesting rather than spend hours of frustration with a telescope go purchase a nice pair of binoculars. The author in starting out suggested you go with 10 X 50mm Binoculars. He also suggested that your best brands to follow would be the same as you would buy in a camera. For me, I immediately thought of either Nikon or Cannon. When searching I pulled up this pair and ordered them for my husband. They are really sweet. We both love them. The view is go great. I would recommend that you go ahead and get the tripod and adapter if you do not have one because the view is so addictive your arms will begin to tire and shake before you are ready to stop.
Great pair of binoculars if they meet your needs
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I think they’re a really great pair of binoculars, for me they were the optimal specs. The 10 times magnification allowed a closeup on far away birds and even a good view of the moon, but not such a high magnification that makes it hard to find things in the sky. For my use I didn’t need water proof or fog proof lenses so get the Extreme line if that’s what you want, but these are great general-purpose binoculars. The lenses are also high quality. The weight is a little heavy, but first of all that’s what you get for having 50 mm diameter lenses, plus we knew that going into it for a better image. Obviously they wouldn’t make the best field binoculars (though you can use them for that if you wanted to), but for my own purposes I couldn’t imagine a better pair at a better price, so overall I’m extremely satisfied. I recommend doing research into the kind of binoculars you need depending on your use before choosing, but if it matches the capacity of this bad boy, then I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Excelent image quality
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very easy to use and a huge image quality. It would be perfect if it was capable to increase the images e little bit…
16×50 Nikon binoculars
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These are wonderful binoculars, especially for birdwatching. View is sharp & clear and they are well made, easy to use. This is the 3rd pair I’ve purchased and would recommend them highly.
Love these binoculars
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
After much research we chose Nikon action 12X50. Our old binoculars were Bushnell 10X50. So I guess we thought more is better…well it is a bit better. Our eyes are getting older and it is a treat to see a long distance. These are great for the price. A little large maybe, but we were use to it.
Heavyweight Glasses
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I think the optics are good, although I have noticed some color aberrations — color tinges that shouldn’t be present on the edges of things.
Weight is an issue, and they’re bigger than other glasses people use. Backpackers won’t like them for those reasons. I don’t even take them on day hikes. I often go out with birdwatchers; they comment that the optics are good, although not equal to glasses in the $500+ category. But they wouldn’t buy glasses that heavy because your arms start to shake when you hold that much weight up to your eyes for minutes at a time, as birdwatchers do.
On the other hand, they look durable. I think that if you want good optics, not necessarily great optics, and can deal with the weight and size, these are a super value.