Nikon ACULON A211 10x50
[BINNIA21110X50]

The Nikon Aculon A211 10 x 50: A mid/entry level binocular that contends with the heavy weights.

Due to the combination of the Porro system and the 5mm exit pupil, the image provided by viewing through 10 x 50 is very sharp. The porro-prism design allows for a significantly more three dimensional representation of the viewed subject when compared to roof-prism designs and the 5mm exit pupil ensures that the subject is well lit. This, in conjunction with its impressive colour rendition, makes it suitable for use in low light or twilight scenarios.

From a build-quality perspective, the 10 x 50 is a reasonable 900g, with a neat, rubberised body and a satisfyingly smooth focus dial.

I highly recommend this model for nature observation, bird watchers and hunters (and I recommend using the first click stop with regards to the eye cups to avoid reflections).

The price point of this binocular, however, is what really sets it apart. This kind of quality binocular normally just doesn’t exist at this price range and, in fact, doesn’t even exist at higher price ranges. Forget more well recognised brands, these are the binoculars you are looking for!
Dietmar Schmidt
Randburg 31 July 2016