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Your cart is empty. Compact and lightweight, the Nikon 8x25 Trailblazer ATB Binocular is an ideal companion for watching birds and wildlife on the trail, your favorite team at the stadium, or just sightseeing around town.
The combination of high-index BAK4 roof prisms and anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics work together to maximize light transmission and ensure bright and clear high-contrast images with accurate color fidelity across its wide field of view, to present you with an immersive observational experience.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Magnification: 8x
- Objective Diameter, mm: 25
- Angular Field of View (Real): 8.2 °
- Angular Field of View (Apparent): 59.7°
- FOV at 1000 yds, ft: 429
- Relative Brightness: 9.6
- Close Focus Distance, ft: 8.2
- Eye Relief, mm: 10
- Exit Pupil, mm: 3.1
- Prism System: Roof
- Binoculars Focus System: Central Focus
- Dimensions (L x W), in: 4.1 x 4.5
- Interpupilary Distance, mm: 56-72
- Weight, oz: 9.9
BUTCHO
August 22, 2025
I will start with the most important thing where binoculars are concerned. The glass in the Trailblazers is Made in Japan, not China. Japan makes some of the best optics on Earth at a competitive price just about anyone can afford if they want value for their money. While it is true the Trailblazers are put together in China the glass is world class. I find them to be great all-around compact binoculars perfect for hiking or simply having at hand no matter what one wants a better look at. The glove compartment is ideal in my opinion. The Trailblazer binoculars are great for hiking, fishing, ball games, the Moon, and so on. While solidly built they are still relatively light. Much lighter than full size binoculars and easy to stash in a pocket.If you are not sold then my best advice would be to spend about $300 to $350 on a pair of Zeiss Terra ED compact binoculars. Both binocular lines are at the top of their class.... One thing I should add... Smaller Binoculars can be a little more difficult at first than larger binoculars to find the sweet spot for your eyes to fully benefit from them. Try going to extremes .. fully spread, then compare the view with less and less spread. Turn the eyepieces from short to long and just play with the glasses for a while and you will probably find the sweet spot for your face and eyes. Every time I have ever done this it may have taken a while but when I find the right adjustments it is definitely worth the time IMO, no matter which binoculars you buy. Happy Birding!
KAREN
August 6, 2025
We just completed an Alaskan cruise and we thought these would be good to see wildlife from the cruise ship or the tours. Unfortunately all the tours were closed in Juneau due to the rough seas, so we didn't get to use them on that tour. Well going in mid Sept we didn't see much wildlife, but it was very neat to see the blue glacier ice using these binoculars. That's incredible!In my opinion the protective lense covers were way too loose. I think you could easily lose them. I did like how compact the binoculars were when folded up. Nice little protective case and easily fit in my backpack. They do provide a strap, but we never used it on this trip.Clarity was good. I also took my Nikon camera with long range lenses, but still enjoyed the binoculars!
David N
July 29, 2025
Ordered these to replace a pair of $30 8x21's that were never dropped or abused, but still the left and right images got way out of alignment, with no correction possible. Decided it was time to get a "name brand", and so far am very glad I did. Nice clear, crisp optics, and a close focus distance of less than 7 feet! Solid, somewhat heavier construction than the $30 binocs, and the 25 mm objective lens provides a brighter image for low light conditions, plus a wider (8.2 degree) field of view. Still compact and very portable for hiking, bird-watching and other activities. I do agree with other reviewers that the rubber eyepiece caps fit too loosely and, because they are also not connected to each other or the binoc body, they are almost certain to get lost. Also, there are no lens caps for the objective lenses. Overall, I am very happy with these binocs.
Kerry
July 24, 2025
I bought these for lightweight back packing.These offer a considerably wider field of view than most other 8x25's- 8 degrees vs. the more common 6 to 6.5 degrees. It's impressive that they can produce such a wide field of view with nearly no field distortion, while remaining sharp across the field.They feature a pretty solid close-focus distance, which makes them fun for observing flowers and insects.They produce a high contrast image in reasonable lighting, despite their lack of phase-coated prisms. This suggests excellent anti-reflection coatings and good control of stray light.Compared side by side to a similarly priced 8x25 porro prism binocular (Vortex Vanquish), the image has slightly less contrast, and slightly less sharpness in the finest details, but otherwise compare very favorably. The Trailblazer is lighter and far more compact, which makes them much more favorable for lightweight backpacking use.The one drawback is that they may be a little fragile- I dropped them, contained in their padded case, from waist height while removing them from my belt. To my dismay, this knocked them out of collimation. No binocular should ever be dropped, but it happens, and while it might not be a reasonable expectation, one might hope that the binocular mechanics would be solid enough to withstand a low level padded drop. (I was able to get them back to functional by manually bending the hinge armature, which suggests the issue might be in the hinges, not the prism alignments- the bridge is quite flexible. In any case, minus one star for loosing collimation a bit too easily.)
Jay
July 8, 2025
I recently purchased the Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB Binoculars for my Alaska trip, and they have truly impressed me! These compact binoculars are lightweight and easy to carry, making them perfect for hiking, birdwatching, or any outdoor activity. The 8x magnification offers clear and detailed views, and the multilayer-coated lenses ensure bright, vibrant images.I love that they are waterproof and fogproof, which gives me peace of mind when using them in various weather conditions. The dual-hinge design adds to their portability, allowing them to fit comfortably in my backpack or even a large pocket. The black rubber armoring not only looks sleek but also provides a secure grip, reducing the chance of accidental drops.Overall, these Nikon binoculars are a fantastic investment for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. If you're looking for reliable, high-quality binoculars that won't weigh you down, I highly recommend the Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB!
Sugarplum
July 5, 2025
Bought for a Christmas gift and he loves the compactness of these binoculars. Excellent purchase.
Adip
May 27, 2025
This Product is not bad, Good quality, but courier Product delivery services are worst, Its unable to deliver product in far flung areas of KSA.
Ashutosh Pandey
April 18, 2025
Compact and very clear vision.
Gandolfi Angelo
February 13, 2025
la leggerezza si paga un po' con un angolo di campo ridotto (che nei binocoli è cosa diversa dall'ingrandimento), ma la visione è cristallina. Ottimo prezzo.
Hiwie Zargo
January 20, 2025
Love these for the size given the mag and clarity. We run a mini-drone and my kids often run it out of line of (unaided) sight. I can find it fast & clear over 800 m out with these. The bi-nos can keep hanging off my neck without issue for long periods too. Light enough for hiking too. Maybe not for birding.
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