Best Nikon Binoculars Under $200? Which to Buy?

In this video we cover:
1.) How to choose the right size of binoculars
2.) Specs and features of Nikon's binocular lineup

Great value (overall):

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[lensvana]

Great value binoculars (AFFILIATE LINKS):

[bencepetheo]

Exceptionally useful info! I've been struggling with digging up tech specs and comparing nikon binoculars for a while. Probably having the same frustration you had when you decided to make this video. Thanks for helping out a like-minded fellow!

[lukass]

Thank you for this fantastic video and thank you so much for pointing out, where each of the binoculars are made!! Something that is an important factor to me but which is overlooked by many online shops as well as reviewers.

[stevecurtis]

What an excellent explanation, thanks for this! Really helps in that buying decision. We now have the Prostaff P7 and very impressed with the clarity and usability.

[blueaquilae]

This is incomparable work and the most comprehensive and educative video I've seen on the subject! Thank you for sharing your advices.

[danielxiafei]

Thank you so much for your great introduction. I finally go with nikon p7 8X42 for my all time bino.

[guitarest]

Effective aperture percentage also plays a part in exit pupil mm.

[BenFM]

Thought this would have an agenda as you had affiliate links but this was a high quality video and I appreciate the detail and suggestions with a reasonable outlook.

[robertbailey]

I'm surprised you didn't show weight comparison. Weight is important. I own the Nikon Prostaff P7 10x30 as well as the Zeiss SFL 10x30. If there is an image quality difference, I can't tell. Both are excellent. I paid $160 for the P7 and $1, 350 for the SFL. I also own the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42. I highly recommend both of these Nikon binoculars.

[dezmondwhitney]

Good video. I actually learnt quite a bit. Years ago, in the 35mm film era, I hankered after a pair of lowish power Binoculars for star gazing and for general use. As I had a Nikon FM and lenses, I wanted Nikon Binoculars too. Looking at the prices (UK) then, I reluctantly bought an East German Pair--7 by 50mm Carl Zeiss Jena at a discount back then. They are very good and solid and come in a leather case. I still wonder what the Nikon 8 by 42mm or 8 by 50 mm ones would have been like though. Thank You.

[StephenPaca]

Thank you for an excellent video. Love the tables for an easy comparison!

[FlO]

Great Video! I#m currently searching for a bino beside my camera for wildlife photography. I think i wil go with the P7 8x30 or 10x30

[sarahjustme]

Thank you for the great info and detailed specs comparison!

[isare]

ah this video is great. not many recent vids on binocs. most r a few yrs old. thank you

[Bladecelot]

Nikon Action? Great underrated video. Sharing with friends.

[dimitrisaltanis]

I am confused .. cause i am between p7 8x42 vs 10x42... i am not wearing glasses and i want a nice all around binoculars for hiking and traveling watching some animals etc...

What would u recommend??

Thanks in advance

[kuljeetsingh]

Very nice information about how to analyse exit pupil. Wonderful explanation

[dmmartindale]

One correction: At 2:54, the narration says "Our irises expand in bright light and contract in dim light". Actually, the reverse of this is true.

[robertkocur]

Which is considered a better rating, SUPER or GREAT? Thank you.

[buyaport]

Nikon binoculars offer great value for your money. One important factor not given in exact numbers is the light transmission. It needs expensive kinds of special glass and an equally good (and expensive) coating that prevents reflection but lets light through. These are factors that have been improved in the last decades, but are nearly impossible to improve further. Therefore your binocular can last a lifetime. Within a range of a manufacturer more expensive is really better. Buy the most expensive you can afford! Otherwise you certainly will want to buy a better one in a few years. You will see more and better with an expensive 8x42 than with a cheap 10x50.