Nikon Aculon A211 8X42 Unboxing Compared to Monarch 5 Best Cheap Binoculars Test 4K
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In this video I unbox and demo the aculon binocular and compare it to the monarch 5 pair of binoculars. You can determine which is the best hopefully on the information I provide. I hope this helps.
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Thanx man, ive been looking heaps at these binoculars and your video comparing the two views is fantastic and shows the difference rather than explaining in words whats really happening in the eyepiece. Im goijng for the wide angle view over the narrower field of view every time.
This is what i really wanted to find out and you really helped me, very nice and natural kind of demonstration unlike others who just show what view is from binoculars, you actually accurately shown the "WITH and WITHOUT" view of binoculars magnification in the real time. Good
Thank you very much for the comment and feedback!
Really appreciate the shots through each unit. Well done review...and thanks for no "intro" music. Went with 211's based on the wider field of view, and now I have some extra cash for a spotting scope.
Christopher Schooley thank you I hope it works out well for you, still loving mine, been on a couple good road trips with family and they get used heavily. If you think about it check back in after a few uses and let us know what you think.
2 years later and still an excellent review and presentation.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your review. It was wonderful.Cleared my doubts👍
Beautiful and helpful video... Very impartial... Thank you so much for the guidance... Appreciate a lot buddy.. 🙏🙏🙏👍
Very informative film/video, whatever, good explanations re the numbers on the box etc, without going to excess, just simple practical terms. Combining that knowledge with practical in the field ( quite literally ) demonstrations gives even a complete novice a basic grasp of the technical aspects of binoculars. Made a refreshing change to view an instructional piece without the presenter going on an ego trip, thank you.
Thank you!
Excellent review! Especially the comparison in clarity. Thank you!
Casey Coolich absolutely I hope it helps!
Thanks alot......bought the a211's after watching your video.
Winzrful thank you for the positive comment, I’m glad this could help!
Thanks for the review, it was absolutely wonderful.
Thank you, hopefully it was helpful.
we were going to the space needle in seattle so i purchase this right before we left and i was super happy that i did. was able to enjoy looking around downtown seattle, port of seattle and old seattle from the space needle. i was also able to use this to view along as we rode the pacific coast starlight. i purchased this from best buy for $69 during their black friday promo. usually sells for $89. now, i am using this for bird watching from our backyard and i am stoked with the clarity of the images. i will purchase another one and give it my uncle in the philippines for regular viewing. i already gave him a big binos (celestron skymaster pro 20x80, for star gazing)
Awesome to hear!
Fantastic review and lots of useful information... Very much appreciated...
Thank You!
Thanks buddy. I was about to purchase the Monarch, but everyone warned me about the limited field of view. Your video showed me that the limited fov of the Monarch was no big deal. Besides, the Monarch has water proofing and anti fogging and a generous eye relief, which is important to me since I wear glasses. I’m getting the Monarch - thanks again buddy.
Thank you for the positive comment! I am glad the video helped!
Thanks for the review! Just purchased with your referral link!
Thank you very much! I hope that it was informative and you enjoy whichever one you picked.
Thank you for your review / opinion. I`m also going for Nikon Aculon A211 8X42
Me too 💜
The most detailed comparison of Roof Prism vs Porro Prism , thank you !
Thank you! I had no idea on the tech specs and terms but I wanted to do a comparison video. I appreciate your feedback.
Nice review. I got the entry level Aculon a2111 7x35 and they suit my needs
Thank you very much, it was my first and only binocular review. I was excited to share what I learned because I was new and I figured if I had questions other might have the same! I’m glad you enjoy the Aculons, they are great especially for the price.
Very good review. Very useful
Nice review, really helpful
I prefer Aculan as I've been using it for some time they are great. They have multicoated lens, BAK4 porro prism (slightly better than 7) they aren't waterproof or fogproof but I can afford them and they are just good...
Monarch is great too but for me I prefer Aculan, specifically Aculan 10-22x50.
Great informative video. Helped me to select one.
Sagnik Roy thank you!
Loved this video! Thank you!
J. Alexis thank you, hopefully it gave you a little more info! I’m not a subject matter expert but I wanted to share what I found out and what I liked and didn’t like. Also thank you for the comment!
Thanks. Great review
Glad it was helpful!
Nice! Thanks
Excellent review, comparison and pieces of advice! Thank you for making this video!
Thank you!
Very helpful.
Excellent review!!
Thank you!
It’s a awesome video with heart! But I had already bought a expensive binocular...I am too late to watch it🤦🏻♂️
Dennis Wong I’m pretty sure you’ll love the expensive ones too.
Thanks for the great review. This vid helped me decide on a set of Nikon Aculon A211 8x42’s for a good mate as a gift. It also got me to thinking about upgrading my 20 odd year old Nikon Sporting 2 8x40. 7.5 degree binocs to maybe one of their Monarch line of binocs. No intention of ditching the old ones, just to have a newer, 10 or 12 power set of Monarchs for that closer view. Cheers.
harrothepilot thank you for the compliment! I hope you and your friend enjoy your new purchases. My family and I went on a road trip this last summer and I brought both the aculon and monarch, the monarch I kept by my side but the aculon was passed around by everyone and there were no gripes. There was even a tour we went on that they had loaner binoculars, the aculon was better than the loaner binoculars by far that larger objective lens lets in a lot more light than what they had for loaners and the images were much sharper.
@@alexsystems2001 As an aside, I guess, going by your user name, you own and ride a BM??? I am getting my 26yo K75S (bought new in '93) ready for the road again, after 16 years of sitting in the shed. Stay safe.
harrothepilot Wowee! Those older BMW bikes are great tech way ahead of their time and you have a one owner example! I have a 2004 R1150RTP, and a 1998 R1200C, BMW stands for Best Motorcycle in the World 🤣. Keep safe as well. Have you thought about trying to do a CZcams type video on your repairs of the bike? CZcams can be kind of fun, even without too many viewers. I had a 1975 goldwing and I took a walk around video of it, a production company from discovery channel reached out to me and asked me if they could use a portion of the walk around video in biketacular as some b-roll when talking about the goldwing. It actually made it on the air, surprised me.
Hi, I think it's a little more details vs slightly lighter and smaller. For birds the 8x40/42 is better. For stargazing it's a ti I think. Best allrounder: 8x40/42. ( maybe the 8x has also less distortion at the adge vs the 7x35??) if only for the stars ? I would go for the 7x35.
Thanks buddy
another advantage difficult to explane looking at a monitor of the aculon architecture compared to the Monarch s that the two front lenses are set more apart, meaning you have a better "binocular perception" and a better sense of "deep" looking at an images.
Zumzifero I never thought about that! Interesting point.
Great job
Thank you very much!
Good comparison vedio
Thank you for the positive comment!
I was in Dick’s looking at A211 7x35 and about to pull the trigger and was thinking if i could only find 8x40 and here it is!
I have a Steiner 8x30 now but it isn’t center focusable so use by more than one person is impossible quickly. These seem the best.jim
Let me know what you think of them. I hope they work out well. Thank you for the comments.
I already have bresser travel 10* 25 and looking for a porro pair. I think 211 will be the best choice for birding. Firoz from india.
Thanks For the Review Aculon 8x42 any day. Huge difference in cost more value not only for money. Even field of view 👍
Очень наглядно, благодарю за информацию, видео полезное. С меня лайк👍
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Thank you
Absolutely, hopefully it helped.
I just recently bought a Nikon 7x35 EX CF which has more or less the image quality of the Aculon models I like it a lot. But I am very surprised to see how much brighter the Monarch 5 is.
Thank you!
Just wish these were sealed. I'm moving towards the celestron outland X 8*42s. Only thing is the FOV is 6.3.
Justin bunn thank you! Let us know how you like those too. I love the exchange of information.
Good job for Bino reviewer
Thank you!
Thx bro
Thank You Very Much
Very good review! How were you able to record the video from the binoculars? Thanks.
Thank you for your feedback and question. I just held my go-pro up to the binoculars and held it very steady there.
I m going to with nikon aculon 10x50
Hi,
Can you please let me know if you think it's normal to have dust particles on the eyepiece lenses of a brand new pair of Nikon binoculars? I just got my new Nikon Monarch M5 binoculars today and saw that there was quite a bit of dust on the eyepiece lenses (though not so much on the objective lenses).
I don’t know what quite a lot is but I’m sure I’m general packaging and being in a box and all that as well as the eyepieces not having a cover that seals the eyepieces that some very minor dust could be normal but I don’t recall there being any noticeable dust on my eyepieces.
@@alexsystems2001 Thank you :)
I’m looking at the 211 for hunting, do you think they will come foggy? Lifetime waranty?
888typer888 thank you for the comment, I’ve had both of them fog up on the exterior of the lenses in the eye cup, BUT I could see the 211’s fogging you internally in the right conditions since they aren’t sealed. If I was going to be in the rain or such I would probably consider the sealed monarch, but for most needs my 211’s are my go-to binoculars. Yes at least at the time I purchased them Nikon offered lifetime warranties.
You should compare pictures of an 8x42 and an 10x42 and a 10x50. Most of the people thinking about these options before buy a binoculare.
I wish I could, but I’m not a binocular dealer. I’m just some guy who likes to share his buying experiences with others, if I had those binoculars I would definitely compare them.
@@alexsystems2001 Thanks your answer. I think I will buy the smaller 8x42 because easyer to take to a trip. With the big DSLR camera has beautiful picture but mostly I leave at home, becouse it's heavy.
@@PaulusdeKenezy Absolutely, I try to get back to everyone! Do you mean the smaller Monarch binoculars? They are an attractive package. They are nice and lightweight. I have the same problem with leaving the bulk at home, I recently got a Sony RX100 point and shoot camera that has the focal length equivalent of 24-200 so my DSLR kit stays at home collecting dust the little Sony point and shoot is good enough for me, 20MP stills and 4K video if I want it, then I can put it in my pocket afterwards. The thing takes up less space than the smallest lens I have for my DSLR. The best gear is the gear you have with you!
Which one good for multipurpose use like birding and astronomy? Nikon aculon 10x50 or 10x42 or 8x42
aman Varshney I wouldn’t be sure on that, I’m more into the sight seeing part of binoculars, going to the Grand Canyon, mt Rushmore, hiking looking ahead on the trail. Hopefully someone more experienced on those interests would be able to help. Thank you for the comment!
For astronomy 12x50 would be a good choice...
@@flynnryder2372 just bought the 10x50 at sheels today. Noncommissioned sales guy said 12x50 would need a tripod for steady viewing. I’m going to look at the moon as well as checklist out the mountains. Chose mine to reduce any bouncy feel to my viewing. Enjoy
I have a 10x50 Aculon.In my opinion 12x50 can be handheld, 16x50 can also be handheld if you have steady hands or with supporting yourself from a stand or pillar.These are good glass in 100 dollar range.
Can you help me to decide which one is more practical 8x42 or 10x50 as well as astronomy
8x42 bro
Shubham Gupta Thank you for the comment, I guess it depends on what you consider practical, astronomy aside, for general use sightseeing, going to sporting events etc i think the 8x42 is the best generic binoculars they are even usually smaller and lighter too. 10x I’ve found are a little more shakey, the close focal distance is still quite far so you can’t focus on very near things, and depending on what you want the 10x50’s are more expensive. If I was like out at sea where I want to see approaching boats or land etc etc, I would probably prefer the 10x. As for astronomy, I don’t like really looking up much through binoculars either way, a telescope is way more exciting or a camera, so I don’t think personally I like any binoculars for astronomy purposes. I have the monarch 10x42 as well now and I don’t find myself using it as much as the 8x42. The 8x42 in both the aculon and monarch I think is just a better clearer sharper image. The 10 gets me closer but I don’t find myself using it as often. That’s just my 3 cents worth. I hope it helps.
@@alexsystems2001 thanku so much buddy i bought nikon 8x42 today and I feel comfortable and confident by using them and it blows off my eyes 🤟
10/50
I used spectacles does this aculons has enough eye relief?
Thank you for the question, that’s a tough one, I don’t need glasses to live but I do for certain tasks and these binoculars both have retractable eye cups. If you are asking do they retract enough to get the binocular lens closer to your glasses? The best I can say is I think so, I have used them a couple times with my glasses on BUT like when using my DSLR camera I focus the viewfinder to my eye without my glasses that way two things, one I’m not scuffing or dirtying my glasses with a piece of rubber smearing dust around, also the image looks way better when it is dark around my eye and all the ambient light is shielded. I feel for my eye condition I can focus the eyepieces enough for me to see well through them without my glasses if that makes sense. My Mom as well seems to get them focused well enough on her eyes to see through them satisfactory to her without her glasses she also can adjust her dslr viewfinder enough for her eye condition so maybe if you have a DSLR you can see the experience of a focusing eyepiece. So I’m probably not the best one to speak on that but that’s my experience with them and glasses. Also one of the nice things is when focusing because my eyes are different my right eye is more blurry, I focus using the main focus knob to the nonadjustable eye then I focus the adjustable eyepiece so even though my eyes are different, it’s adequately balanced and clear enough. I hope that helps. If I was on the fence which I was I went to my local REI sporting good store and they were very helpful, explanatory and were willing to show me how to operate them and get them focused to my eyeballs.
@@alexsystems2001 Thanks I really like the aculons but due to the short eye relief I been thinking about a Nikon action 8x40 or 10x50. I will used them for backyard stargazing
Are these binoculars a bit small, or are your hands rather big?
I don’t know, my hands are very normal to me… haha… I think I have quite large hands but I also think the binoculars are normal sized.
How much a211 have a weight
755 gram
open field like that a 10x would be a better view .. nikon does make that model in 10x 42 ..
I'm neither a professional nor an astronomer, which binoculars will suit me best
Thank you for the comment, I think it’s all down to personal preference, I don’t know how effective either of these are for truly stargazing. If I was really into the night sky I would invest in a telescope. If I was just looking for something to throw in the trunk of my car for trips and things maybe see what’s at a hilltop or the details on Mt Rushmore I would go with the cheaper ones. If I was hiking and camping and going to be doing some rough terrain stuff where they were exposed to a lot of rain or water definitely the Monarch. If I didn’t care about budget then I would pick the best most expensive one. The optical coatings are better the size is more compact, the near focusing distance is closer they are lighter. I hope that makes sense
@@alexsystems2001 Thank you very much for the reply. I'll try to purchase my one according to you
Which one to buy, Nikon 7x50 or 8x42?
Why? TIA
I dunno what TIA is but I’ll try to give my opinion and I hope it helps. Between the two I’m not sure what your use is or which line of binocular you are considering. However the 7X50 it’s magnification power of 7 and the 8X42 is magnified by 8. So the 8X42 should get you closer to whatever you are looking at. However if you get time to go into a store and put your hands on a bunch of binoculars the second number really matters a lot for the amount of light let in. For example if they have like compact 10X25 binoculars and you look through them the room will appear darker if you look through a 10x50 the room will appear brighter. So if I was looking for something to be the brightest maybe if my binoculars were for inspecting insides of industrial buildings or outdoors in low light looking at things closer 7x50 would probably be great but if I was outdoors mostly and had ok light and wanted to do sightseeing I think the slightly extra reach of the 8X42 would be nicer and I think the 50 and 42 are really pretty close in terms of light that you probably would be hard to tell but you’ll definitely notice the magnification difference. I tend to prefer the extra reach so me personally I wouldn’t mind the 8x42 for MOST situations. The 7x50 seems a little more specific to a need I also think the 7x50 might be a little bulkier with the 50 and not be as pleasant to carry with you. Again this is just my opinion, I don’t know what you would use it for but I think the 8x42 depending on the model and design is a really versatile binocular.
@@alexsystems2001 TIA means Thanks In Advance.
TIA actually means Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke.
@@tubeysr good to know thank you! Hopefully my two cents worth helped you on a decision.
@@alexsystems2001 yes, i went for 8x42 porro prism 🙂🙂
Is this available in India
If yes please give me link
Pro Player Gamer Y.T I am not sure, I do not sell these. Hopefully you can find out.
@@alexsystems2001 i already bought it
@@ProPlayerGamerYT please help me.... Is this binoculars good for astronomical purposes??
@@sreevidyavinodkumar9265 its not I tried to see some planets they only seem like a dot
I think clarity is more desirable than wider field of view, the Monarch is less noisy and more expensive.
Reel500 thank you! I can understand that. That’s why I wanted to post both so people can see what I can see. If I am looking for bargain binoculars with a lifetime warranty that aren’t bad to bring on vacations, or something cheap to buy to bring whale watching one, aculon, if improved optical precision, brighter optics due to better lenses and coatings, waterproofing, compact size and such are a priority and budget isn’t a huge deal, definitely the Monarch, but if money wasn’t a big deal Swarovski or Zeiss would be an alternative choice.
Best example, I got a pair of aculon for my Mom, maybe twice a year she would use her binoculars, when we did the Piedras Blancas lighthouse tour she was thrilled to have them, she’s not going hiking through humid jungles. She brought them on our road trip last year and used them at Mt. Rushmore, Old Faithful and such as well as at places like Zion national park.
@@alexsystems2001 I am waiting for the Athlon 8x42 Neos binoculars. Its water proof and life time warranty. I have the Neos rifle scope from them and its is better than Nikon Prostaff and vortex as clarity, price, build and warranty. base on rifle scope i have I order their binoculars and see.
I think we all know how to open a box
Whatever that means… 🤣