Nikon Action 7x35

We found the best comparison review of the Nikon Action 7x35 at Birder's World, where experienced birder Pete Dunne tests them along with seven other inexpensive binoculars. Staff at OpticsPlanet.com give the Nikon Action 7x35 binoculars a "Best" rating, and owner-written reviews there agree. We also found useful comments from owners at Binoculars.com and Epinions.com, reviewing the Nikon Action 7x35 binoculars for a wide range of uses.

As the best value in this price range, reviewers recommend the Nikon Action 7x35, even though they're not waterproof or fogproof. The wide 489-foot field of view and 7x35 size make them an excellent choice for beginning birdwatchers, because they're easy to aim and less shaky than binoculars with higher magnification. Reviewers say optics are not bad for this price range, with a bit of blurring at the edges. Comfort gets mixed reviews from eyeglass wearers. Even at this price, however, the binoculars are covered by a 25-year warranty that covers repairs for $10. Drawbacks include weight (24.3 ounces) and a minimum focusing distance of more than 16 feet, which are shared by the more expensive Nikon Action EX Extreme ATB 7x35 (*est. $110).