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Nikon
Nikon Action 8x42
Bright and comfortable for porch sessions.
82Bird
4.7· 25 Amazon ratings
$96.95
Price checked Oct 22, 2026Buy on Amazon
Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 22, 2026Price checked Oct 22, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and manufacturer data — this listing doesn't yet have enough buyer reviews for a sentiment breakdown. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Dry-weather porch and yard viewing where bright 42mm glass and long 17.3mm eye relief count most.
Skip it if
Skip if you bird in rain or fog; it isn't waterproof, and 1.7 lb is heavy on the neck. It is a new 2026 model with only about 20 ratings so far, a thin sample.
Magnification
8×
Objective lens
42 mm
Field of view
420 ft / 1000 yd
Eye relief
17.3 mm
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79/100
Skip it if
You bird in rain or fog; it isn't waterproof, and 1.7 lb is heavy on the neck. It is a new 2026 model with only about 20 ratings so far, a thin sample.
You want a featherweight or bombproof body; buyers note the weight and flag durability.
Magnification
8×
8×
Objective lens
42 mm
42 mm
Field of view
420 ft / 1000 yd
388 ft / 1000 yd
Eye relief
17.3 mm
17.5 mm
Weight
1.7 lb (27.9 oz)
1.4 lb (22.6 oz)
Waterproof
No — not waterproof
Yes — waterproof & fogproof
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Owner satisfaction82/100
Field value83/100
Specifications
- Magnification
- 8×
- Objective lens
- 42 mm
- Field of view
- 420 ft / 1000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.3 mm
- Weight
- 1.7 lb (27.9 oz)
- Waterproof
- No — not waterproof
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Nikon)Show
- 8x magnification power
- Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of the eyes at the correct eyepoint
- Multilayer-coated lenses and large objective lens diameter for delivering bright, clear image
- Long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers
- Rubber armoring for shock resistance and a firm, comfortable grip
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.