Hi everyone,
I plan to buy binoculars. I couldn't decide which one is better. "Bushnell 8x42 H2O Waterproof" or "Nikon Action 8x40"?. Which one should i choose? Thank u for your help in advance...
Out of those two I would choose the Nikon. The Nikon porro delivers a brighter and sharper image in comparison to the non-phasecoated Bushnell. The only selling point that the Bushnell would be superior is the overall size/compactness. At that price point I would consider the Leupold Yosemite or Celestron Nature as well. Even the Zhumell Short Barrel 8x42 would be preferable, in my opinion, to either of those others.
Just a thought.
Since Bushnell makes both an 8x42 H20 roof and porro, I assume you are asking about the porro, since the Nikon Action 8x40 is a porro? Based on your choices I am figuring you probably want to spend less than $100?
The Bushnell 8x42 H2O porro is waterproof and has twist up eyecups
The Nikon Action 8x40 porro is not waterproof and has fold down fixed rubber eyecups
I have had a Nikon Action 7x35 which I got rid of and got a 7x35 Olympus Trooper DPSR, which I feel is a better bino and a little cheaper, but have not looked at either of the ones you mention.