Customer Reviews
great buy for your money! 
2008-03-25
Very easy to use and not heavy at all. It takes a little time to get used to the focusing at first but not really an issue. I would recomend this item if you are a beginner and don't want to spend hundreds of $$$. I bought two, one as a gift.
Best Binaculars at This Price Range 2008-03-17
Nikon Action 8x40 Binoculars are great for everyday use and amateur purposes. They are built very well, with all the details thought such as the ergonomic design and reasonably light weight. They also feel very comfortable both in the hands and on the eyes. They look good, feel good and come in a nice carrying-case with all the accessories you will ever need. These binoculars also come with a 25-year warranty, which is very promising. I knew that Nikon would not put me down with any of their products, and I am very happy at the final result for having ordered this product.
If my current 8x40 "medium magnification" binoculars starts feeling insufficient in the future, I will be giving up my Nikon Action 8x40 Binoculars to a family member as a gift and get myself the 16x50 version instead. But for now, I could not be happier with any other product, since I am convinced that these are great-first binoculars.
Thank you Nikon for this great product, and amazon for free shipping and low prices as always.
Great for wildlife 2008-03-02
Nikon Action 8x40 Binocular
I bought these binoculars for my father-in-law for xmas and he was very pleased. They are excellent for viewing wildlife and other outdoor scenes. He was able to focus on details as far away as two miles. Great binocs for the price.
Great for taking to NFL games 2008-01-14
I bought these for my Husband for Christmas to take to Colts games. He was extremely pleased with the clarity. The pair he had before just didn't come close to these. Pam
Our New Binoculars 2008-01-14
We are very pleased with this purchase. Can see far more than we "should" see in our neighborhood. Can't wait to use them at the beach, for bird watching and during football games. One of my best purchases during the holidays.
Just What I wanted! 2008-07-05
I love my 8x40 Nikon Binoculars. It brings objects in so clearly and concisely. I live on 34 acre property with lots of trees and enjoy watching the birds and the deer, etc. I have tried other binoculars but none compare to this one.
Excellent low-cost binoculars 
2008-06-25
Just a nice product, that lives up to the Nikon name. Not overweight, it's well-balanced and a good combination of size, magnification, light-gathering objective lens size, and clear optics. It even has well-designed lens caps. Very satisfied with this product.
Best pair of binoculars I tried regardless of price! 2008-05-20
I know nothing about binoculars (I didn't even know what 8 x 40 means!) but wanted something to replace the old binoculars I inherited from my dad who purchased his pair 45 years ago. They were very heavy and very large and when watching birds in my back yard feeder they got very heavy very quickly.
I started out by going to the store and trying every single pair of binoculars they had starting with the most expensive since I thought, well, they must be the best. And they had some very expensive ones there with image stabilizers and laser range finders and who knows what all else.
The sales guy was very patient (he was from a different dept and didn't know anything either) and even looked with me through each and every one. We were amazed to find that the Nikon Action 8 x 40 were the absolute best of the batch they had in the store including the ones that cost hundreds of dollars. They seemed to be the right balance of view, sharpness and brightness.
When I got them home I found them to be brighter, sharper, and clearer and slightly lighter then my dad's old binoculars. As a bonus because of the rubberized coating I found I could lean the front of them against the window and stabilize the view and support some of the weight. The old ones were metal and I didn't feel as comfortable scrapping them against the window.
I can't comment on the neck strap and I will never use it because of my bad back. I found that hanging anything around my neck caused my back to ache so I hand carry them if I take them anywhere but I mainly use them from the window looking into the back yard or carry them in our SUV.
I also like the fact that one set of the eye cups are joined together allowing me to pull them both off at the same time. I wish the other end was this way. Anyway it's one step less then pulling all 4 off the old set.
In closing I highly recommend at least for backyard birding and the price is amazing!!
Employee Activity Coordinator 2008-04-21
Using for door prizes for a company picnic. Very excited about offering good quality binoculars. Quick delivery. Good packaging. Very pleased with product.
Very happy with these binoculars 2008-04-08
I recently bought a house with a large backyard with lots of trees so I wanted something to get a better look at the birds that come to visit. I wear glasses, and, while these do not have as long an eye relief as is recommended for glasses wearers, I have no problems using these. In fact, I have found that I can use them with my glasses off and see just fine. Considering that you can spend hundreds of dollars on binoculars I think these are great for the price! They do exactly what I wanted them for. So far I have identified at least fifteen different species of birds while having coffee at my dining table. I haven't tried them on the night sky yet, but that will be next. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these to anyone who wants a decent pair of binoculars without spending a fortune.
