Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 Binoculars

The Nikon Monarch's are "...clearly the top-rated of any mid-priced, full-power birding binoculars. These lightweight, waterproof, and very comfortable binoculars focus down to 6 feet (they were given the name ?Monarch? to attract butterfly watchers) and offer an image and feel that surpasses many models costing two or three times more.

Only in a direct comparison with the top-priced binoculars could our reviewers discern the narrower, slightly duller image, which was not quite sharp at the edges. But with a street price well under $300, the Monarchs are a steal." Our Review:We are very happy with the Monarch's.

TheNikon Monarch Binoculars image is fantastic, the bins are very comfortable to hold and we love that they are waterproof/fogproof/shockproof. You can feel that they are constructed well and are rugged enough to take some outdoor abuse. I really don't think you can beat the Nikon Monarch's for the price unless you consider something like these Zeiss 8x42 FL T Binoculars (over $1,000).We use our Monarch's for bird watching, but we know that hunters also love them for their crisp, clear images and lightweight, rugged construction as well.

Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 Binoculars | Cornell Lab of Ornithology Annual Binocular's Review: