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Nikon 8250 ACULON A211 16x50 Binocular (Black)
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Brand | Nikon |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Special Feature | Large Center Focusing Wheel; Slip-Resistant Rubber Armor; Fold-Down Rubber Eyecups, Aspheric Lens Design; Lead- and Arsenic-Free Eco-Glass; Anti-Reflection Multi-Coated Optics See more |
Objective Lens Diameter | 50 |
Magnification Maximum | 16 |
About this item
- ACULON A211 16x50 binoculars are designed to be as light as possible along with excellent ergonomics.
- Turn-and-Slide Rubber Eyecups allow for comfortable viewing during extended periods of use.
- Made with A spherical Multicoated Eco-Glass Lenses bright and clear images in most lighting conditions.
- The smooth central focus knob makes these binoculars simple to operate and easy to focus.
- A durable rubber-armored coating ensures a non-slip grip, even in wet conditions.
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Value for money | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 | 2.7 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
Light weight | 4.0 | — | — | 4.5 | 3.9 | — |
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field of view | 220 feet | 220 feet | 6.5 degrees | 367 feet | — | 293 feet |
focus type | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus | Center Focus |
apparent angle of view | 60.8 degrees | 61 degrees | 59.2 degrees | 62.9 degrees | — | 52.1 degrees |
lens coating | Multi-Coated | Anti-Reflective | Coated | Multilayer-coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
eye relief | 12.6 millimeters | 12.6 millimeters | 11.8 millimeters | 15.7 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 18.4 millimeters |
exit pupil diameter | 3.1 millimeters | 3.1 millimeters | 5 millimeters | 4.2 millimeters | — | 4.2 millimeters |
objective lens diameter | — | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 42 millimeters |
From the manufacturer
ACULON A211 binoculars deliver a high quality image in a multitude of conditions
The ACULON A211 binoculars feature multicoated lenses and prisms made with Nikon’s exclusive lead and arsenic free Eco-Glass. The BaK4 Porro prism systems within all ACULON A211 binoculars deliver a high quality image under a multitude of lighting conditions, making these binoculars effective from dawn till dusk for a variety of pursuits, including sporting events, nature watching, travel and hunting.
ACULON A211 Performance features
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Aspherical Multicoated Eco-Glass LensesA triad of optical technology is integrated into the ACULON A211 binoculars. Aspherical eyepiece lenses aid in delivering a flat field of view, while lens multicoating enhances image brightness. The Nikon Eco-Glass ’ lenses deliver astonishing clarity and precision in a lighter-weight, lead and arsenic-free glass composition. |
Turn-and-Slide Rubber EyecupsFacilitates easy positioning of eyes at the correct eye-point and allows for comfortable viewing during extended periods of use. |
Ergonomic, Lightweight Body DesignThe ACULON A211 binoculars are designed to be as light as possible along with excellent ergonomics. This assures you will be comfortable and steady throughout extended periods of use and makes them extremely easy to carry all day long. |
7x35 | 8X42 | 10x42 | 7x50 | 10x50 | 16x50 | |
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Customer Reviews |
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ACULON A211 Model | 7x35 | 8x42 | 10x42 | 7x50 | 10x50 | 16x50 |
Magnification | 7x | 8x | 10x | 7x | 10x | 16x |
Objective Lens Diameter (mm) | 35 | 42 | 42 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Eye Relief (mm) | 11.8 | 12 | 11.6 | 17.6 | 11.8 | 12.6 |
Field of View (ft @ 1,000 yes) | 488 | 420 | 314 | 335 | 341 | 220 |
Weight (oz) | 24.2 | 26.6 | 26.8 | 31.9 | 31.7 | 32.6 |
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Product Dimensions | 8.6 x 4.25 x 4.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.99 pounds |
ASIN | B00B9Z23NM |
Item model number | 8250 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,266 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #581 in Binoculars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 2, 2013 |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Nikon Sport Optics |
Country of Origin | China |
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ACULON A211 16x50 binoculars are built with multi-purpose functionality and a lightweight, ergonomic design. These binoculars are perfect for those looking for extremely versatile, high quality, and economically priced optics. The ACULON A211 16x50 binoculars deliver the highest fixed magnification in the entire line and feature enormous 50mm objectives. Built to last with eco-safe components and designed to perform in a variety of conditions, the ACULON A211 16x50 binoculars are sure to bring you even closer to the action and give you an experience nothing short of incredible, all at a very affordable price. Includes free Tripod Adapter.Double Zoom Kit Offer is valid with combination as mentioned in the table above
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Customers like the quality, image quality, value, and clarity of the binoculars. For example, they mention that the visual field is clear and focused, the optics look pretty clear, and the price is reasonable. Some appreciate the clarity at long ranges. That said, some complain about the stability and differ on focus, weight, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the binoculars. They say they are excellent, high quality, and satisfactory. They also say the focusing mechanism and frame are well made and solid. Overall, customers recommend these binos for their professional quality and good value.
"Pros:Thick solid metal tripod adapter.18mm wide eyepiece, vs 16mm on my Celestron 10x50 and 13mm on my Tasco 7x35..." Read more
"Haven’t tried the tripod adapter, but looks solid. When propped I could see 4 moons of Jupiter!..." Read more
"Nice and easy to use, clear picture, very easy to adjust and focus. Also seem very well made and durable too...." Read more
"...We love to watch out for eagles on our boat, and these are fantastic for scoping them out...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the binoculars. They say the visual field is clear and focused, and the optics look pretty clear. The 16x zoom provides plenty enough viewing power, and customers are pleased with the view through the 16 x 50. They also say the bins provide a sharp and bright edge to edge full view experience, and that they see better in low light conditions.
"...In fact, the Nikons seem a bit brighter, even when looking at houses without any porch lights nearby...." Read more
"...(Not a pic through the lens, just a stock image) Detail of the moon is spectacular.Measurements/ Dimensions provided in the pictures...." Read more
"Optically, these are excellent binoculars. The images are crisp, and clear. But, the set has some disappointing parts...." Read more
"Nice and easy to use, clear picture, very easy to adjust and focus. Also seem very well made and durable too...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the binocular. They say it's good value for the money, reasonable, and worth it for the close views.
"...A quality product at a very reasonable price. (Nikon is existing the sport optics arena and focusing on cameras; so good luck with the warranty!)" Read more
"Great view at a very good price" Read more
"...to use (watch YouTube videos on proper use), and I suppose the price is decent...." Read more
"...Keeping in mind they are selling for $120 I think they are worth the money. I suggest a 10x50 might work better for most users." Read more
Customers are impressed with the clarity of the binoculars. They say the clarity is crystal clear, with crisp detail. Some customers are surprised that the bins are clear at long ranges. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of these binos.
"Optically, these are excellent binoculars. The images are crisp, and clear. But, the set has some disappointing parts...." Read more
"...They are lightweight & incredibly clear. We love to watch out for eagles on our boat, and these are fantastic for scoping them out...." Read more
"...I have owned them for years and compared them to many pairs. Sharp on the axis and across the field...." Read more
"...They are unbelievably clear and sharp. I purchased the Nikon 16x50 to bring things a little closer. The Nikon’s are OK but not as sharp...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the binoculars. Some mention that it's easy to focus, crystal clear, and smooth. However, others say that it is difficult to focus and keep a steady image, and disappointed with the focus limits.
"...Again a three star rating. After two weeks of use, the fine focus knob froze up and would not turn at all...." Read more
"...Sharp images with easy smooth focus. Not much turning required to focus...." Read more
"...and hard to stay on moving targets and being on the heavy side hard to focus freehand. Great binoculars but didn't meet my personal needs" Read more
"...Focus is sharp and smooth. Weight is not bad at all. You don’t pick them up and notice anything different from any other pair by weight...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the binoculars. Some mention that they are lightweight and incredibly clear, while others say that they're a bit heavy.
"...Light and easily hand holdable by me, but I've had lots of practice and am young. I can hold it steady with one hand...." Read more
"...Yes they are heavy but that is called "Quality build" - Harry" Read more
"...Focus is sharp and smooth. Weight is not bad at all. You don’t pick them up and notice anything different from any other pair by weight...." Read more
"...They are a little heavier and that's fine. I use my knees or railing for balance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the binoculars. Some mention that it's the perfect size for looking out not as clear as they thought, it'll be easy to adjust, and is perfect for sport events. Others say that it is a little large and the eyepiece covers are too big.
"Perfect size for looking out not as clear as I thought" Read more
"...The carry pouch, although nicely padded, is small, and you have to really stuff the binoculars in there to barely close it.===..." Read more
"...NOT compact, but great magnification and larger reticel to let more light in and see better in low light conditions." Read more
"...I rate them 4. As others have mentioned the eye cups are too big. They hit the nose to far from the eye...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the binoculars. They mention that the cylinders and have a tendency to fall out in the carry case. They also say that there is not even tension to hold it in place. Customers also mention that without image stabilization, the stars jiggle too much. They feel that the bins are not solidly mounted enough in place, and that they won't stay in place when adjusted out for people without glasses.
"...The eyepiece covers are too big and fall off the eyepieces. But they do clip on the neck strap so they don't have to fall on the ground...." Read more
"...Lens caps are terrible. Especially the eye piece cover. Easily falls off. Will either need an elastic band to hold it, or replacement covers." Read more
"...lens covers fit inside the objective cylinders and have a tendency to fall out in the carry case, so, poorly designed...." Read more
"...Some give a low rating and say that the image shakes too much when holding them. This is not the fault of the binoculars but the 16x they create...." Read more
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Thick solid metal tripod adapter.
18mm wide eyepiece, vs 16mm on my Celestron 10x50 and 13mm on my Tasco 7x35
1.5 inch wide neck strap with leather backing
Thick, padded carrying pouch, without a strap
My reflection in the Nikon lenses (Objective and eyepiece) are dimmer than in my Celestron 10x50's by at least half, which is good for the Nikons.
Sharp images with easy smooth focus. Not much turning required to focus.
Near focus of 15 feet not 28 listed, but I am a bit near sighted but don't use glasses
Light and easily hand holdable by me, but I've had lots of practice and am young. I can hold it steady with one hand.
Measured exit pupil at thinnest point, and it is exactly 3.1mm, vs 4.3mm on Celestron 10x50
Pressing my eye sockets against the eyepieces does not move the focus
I can see veins in distant tree leaves that my 10x50 only shows the general leaf shape of
The objective covers stay on easily and can clip onto the neck strap.
As I look around my dark house inside, lit only by one computer screen, the view through the Nikons is no darker than with eyes.
The smooth sides of the eye cups makes it easy to tape paper light shields on them to block side glare. It made the viewing that much more enjoyable.
Careful measurement confirmed that the apparent field of view is indeed 61 degrees, a degree wider than my 10x50 wide angle, and that the magnification is indeed about 16x.
Cons:
During the day, I must look straight forward. I can't move my eye to look around the field of view like I can with my 10x50, because the exit pupil is smaller and gets blacked out. This is not a problem at night. At 5pm, with my pupil a bit larger, this is no longer an issue. I get better use during the day if I'm very careful to measure my interpupilary distance and match the eyepiece distance to it exactly.
The eyepiece covers are too big and fall off the eyepieces. But they do clip on the neck strap so they don't have to fall on the ground. With some tape, I can make my own covers that double as side light shields.
The carry pouch, although nicely padded, is small, and you have to really stuff the binoculars in there to barely close it.
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The Andromeda galaxy and M33 are easier to see with the 16x50 than with 10x50. I did not see a dimmer view with the smaller exit pupil. In fact, the Nikons seem a bit brighter, even when looking at houses without any porch lights nearby. The Pleiades look better and show more stars in the 16x50. When looking at Venus, near sunset, I noticed some faint stars with the 16x50 that I could not see with the 10x50. Orion's belt also had a denser star field in the 16x50 than in my Celestron 10x50, though not by a large amount. Venus looked larger, but I still could not see its phase. Jupiter looked larger and rounder in the 16x50, and the moons were a bit easier to see but still small. I could not see stripes on Jupiter. The moon looked a bit better too, though not spectacular. I did not see any extra details at 16x that I could not see at 10x; however, I did not have to look as hard to see them. Any detail obvious at 16x could be verified at 10x. I was getting tired from being up late, and shake was more noticeable in the 16x than the 10x.
I can locate M82 and M81 in my 16x50, but not in my 10x50. M51 and M101 are much easier to locate too.
During the day time, the 16x50 expands every detail I could be curious about with my naked eyes. It makes me feel like I'm over on that distance hill, walking through that tall grass. The 10x50 is more for seeing the full picture.
16x is as high as I can go and still have good depth of focus on terrestrial objects at different distances. At 25x, I have to refocus for each distance. Also, 16x is as large as I can go and still figure out where I am in the sky just by panning around. At 25x, I can just point and look but not know where I'm truly at unless I recognize and object of known location.
I recommend owning a Nikon 7x35 and a Nikon 16x50 for both big picture views and detailed inspection. Get a telescope if you want more power.
Measurements/ Dimensions provided in the pictures. Yes, the image is shaky if you aren’t very steady, but at 16x that should be expected.
Focus is sharp and smooth. Weight is not bad at all. You don’t pick them up and notice anything different from any other pair by weight. The grip and feel is great. Able to focus closer than expected.
Cons: diopter adjustment is crazy tight. Lens caps are terrible. Especially the eye piece cover. Easily falls off. Will either need an elastic band to hold it, or replacement covers.
Measurements/ Dimensions provided in the pictures. Yes, the image is shaky if you aren’t very steady, but at 16x that should be expected.
Focus is sharp and smooth. Weight is not bad at all. You don’t pick them up and notice anything different from any other pair by weight. The grip and feel is great. Able to focus closer than expected.
Cons: diopter adjustment is crazy tight. Lens caps are terrible. Especially the eye piece cover. Easily falls off. Will either need an elastic band to hold it, or replacement covers.
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The 16x magnification is well worth it. Highly recommended.