The wide field of view (8x42: 60.3°) provides a realistic and powerful field of view. Wide field of view (8x42: 60.3°) provides a realistic and powerful field of view. These binoculars are useful in a wide range of situations such as bird watching, outdoor activities, and star watching.
Like many optics companies, Nikon has anywhere from near junk that is pretty inexpensive to really serious high quality optics. Their line has changed over the years, but their quality remains competitive on a worldwide basis.