Nikon Premier LX-L 8x42 Binoculars
Ranking: 8.2 out of 10
Manufacturer: Nikon
Model Number: 7502
Product Code: 018208075027
Price: $1,898.95 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- 8x magnification with a 366-foot field of view at 1,000 yards
- 42mm objective lens diameter
- Weighs 28 ounces
- Metal body with rubber armor
- 100 percent waterproof and fogproof
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Description:
The Premier LX binoculars have earned accolades from the world's top birders, hunters and optical experts for their unmatched optical quality, tactile ergonomics and extreme waterproof, fogproof, shockproof ruggedness. The only criticism was about their weight. With these series of Premier LX 42mm Binoculars Nikon has addressed this From the moment you pick up the Premier LX 42mm, what you notice right away is its absence of weight - six and a half ounces o or 19% less than the original LX To trim weight Nikon utilizes a tough, magnesium-alloy body - just as rugged as the previous aluminum alloy body, but lighter in weight And to further reduce heft, Nikon cloned the outstanding optical qualities of the LX lens system and rebuilt it out of Nikon's lead and arsenic free Eco Glass- a substantial lighter weight alternative that is also much friendlier to the environment than typical leaded glassGet more product details from Amazon
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One of the best, if not the best
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 7.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I researched binoculars for 2 years before I purchased these. I have a good pair of 10x42 that I have used for 6 years, but there were three problems with them. 1) field of view (and they have a very wide field of view) 2) no locking diopter adjustment (more of a pain than you can imagine 3) not waterproof (this has never been a problem but better safe than sorry).
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br /I wear glasses and the eye relief is very important to me. These have fantastic eye relief. These have locking diopter adjustment. Now for the field of view. Wow!!! My 10x42 has a field of view only about 5% less on paper but the eye relief of the Nikons makes them appear to have a field of view of about 30% more. I can't emphasize enough how important this is when you are trying to find a bird among the branches of a tree.
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br /The Nikons focus smooth as silk and the focus is relatively quick. Better than my 10x42.
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br /My only complaint. I sure wish they could focus to 6 feet instead of only 10. Looking at butterflies and dragonflies is a problem. You have to keep stepping back and back to focus.
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br /These are a lot of money, but if you have the dinero (and I might add a two week birding trip will cost you a lot more than these), the investment will be worth it.
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br /PS. If you are not a birder, I can not imagine needing a pair of binoculars like these.
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br /I wear glasses and the eye relief is very important to me. These have fantastic eye relief. These have locking diopter adjustment. Now for the field of view. Wow!!! My 10x42 has a field of view only about 5% less on paper but the eye relief of the Nikons makes them appear to have a field of view of about 30% more. I can't emphasize enough how important this is when you are trying to find a bird among the branches of a tree.
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br /The Nikons focus smooth as silk and the focus is relatively quick. Better than my 10x42.
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br /My only complaint. I sure wish they could focus to 6 feet instead of only 10. Looking at butterflies and dragonflies is a problem. You have to keep stepping back and back to focus.
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br /These are a lot of money, but if you have the dinero (and I might add a two week birding trip will cost you a lot more than these), the investment will be worth it.
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br /PS. If you are not a birder, I can not imagine needing a pair of binoculars like these.
Perfect for Birding
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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The Nikon Premier LX-S 8X42 Binoculars arrived on an overcast, rainy day. In spite of the weather I was eager to try them. First I appreciated being able to lock the diopter adjustment, and I was delighted with the eye comfort adjustment, as I wear glasses. Stepping out into the rain was not a problem because the binoculars are waterproof. I was beneath a large oak tree and spotted a small bird in amongst the branches and made it my first viewing. Even with my glasses, I had no problem seeing the entire field. The instrument is comfortable to hold, and the focus wheel is in a natural position. The depth-of-field sensitivity is excellent. One can move through the whole range of focus with three strokes of the finger. With subtle movements I was able to glide through the branches, bringing the bird into perfect focus. The quality of resolution was outstanding. In spite of the diminished light the colors were vibrant, and I was easily able to identify the Yellow-Rumped Warbler. These binoculars are exciting to use and about as good as it gets for birding. I feel they are well worth the price.