Nikon Sportstar Zoom 8-24x25 Binoculars, Black
- Brand:
- Nikon
- Part no:
- 8-24X25 Black
Image: Nikon
Where to buy
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Specifications
- Objective
- 25 mm
The Nikon Sportstar Zoom 8-24x25 in black is a zoom binocular whose magnification runs from 8x up to 24x, with a 25 mm objective. Nikon describes it as a full-size binocular for general outdoor use. Because the power is variable, you can change magnification as you watch instead of staying at one setting. Nikon gives few other details about it.
Our take
The 8-24x zoom range is the thing to look at: you can change magnification on the spot instead of being fixed at one power. The objective is 25 mm, and Nikon markets it as a full-size binocular for general outdoor use.
From our buying guide
Steiner calls 7x the marine standard. Higher magnification narrows the field of view and makes the image more sensitive to hand shake.
Check before you buy:
- The water rating comes with its depth and time, since ratings vary widely between makers.
- The maker says what floats, the body or only a strap, since some make no flotation claim at all.
- A stabilised pair has a water rating you're happy with, since not every one carries a waterproof rating.