Nikon Sport Optics 7543 MONARCH 5 10x42 Binocular - Black

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Price: $279.95    

Product Feature

• Dielectric High-Reflective Multilayer Prism Coating
• Fully Multicoated lenses & Phase-Correction Coated Prisms
• Multi-Setting Click Stop Eyecups
• Waterproof/Fogproof
• Nikon's unmatched 25 yr No Fault Policy

Product Description

MONARCH 5The new Nikon MONARCH 5 All Terrain Binocular couples bright, high-resolution optics with legendary ruggedness in a package that is light enough to carry all day. Incorporating Nikon's exclusive Eco-Glass (made without the use of arsenic or lead) for all lens and prism elements, the roof prism MONARCH 5 features dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coatings for extreme brightness, superior sharpness and incredible low light performance. The tough, full rubber armored body is O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged for a lifetime of waterproof, fogproof reliability. Available in 8x42, 10x42 and 12x42 black and Realtree APG models.

Nikon Sport Optics 7543 MONARCH 5 10x42 Binocular - Black Review

Coming from a cheap pair of decade old Bushnells, these Monarchs were an incredible experience for me. After testing them against other brands several times in the store I decided to take the chance and purchase them. I have not been disappointed.

After the purchase I began to wonder if I had the best bino for "bucks." I read many good reviews about the Vortex brand and felt like I may have not made the right decision. I was really concerned that the less expensive Vortex Diamond Backs were better. I decided to end the torment and purchase the Vortex Diamond Back Binos and field test them side by side against the Monarchs.

I took both pair outside near dusk and "birded" for a little while. Because of the comfort offered by Vortex's touted warranty, I was really rooting for the Vortex. However, the Monarch's clarity was significantly superior to the Diamond Back 10X42's. The Monarch's focused more easily, the hinge pivot was smoother and the over all field of view was better. I wear eye-glasses and the eye relief of the Nikons was a bit better than the Vortex Diamond Backs. In the low light conditions the Nikons edged out the Vortex. When viewing birds on telephone wires I noticed that linear details were more defined with the Monarchs. Though the weight of the binos were comparable and comfortable, the Nikons just felt better in my hands than the Diamond Backs. So the Nikons won hands down.

At the present there is about a $70 difference in the Monarch 5's and the Diamond Backs. I feel like I am getting that much more quality for the added price in the Nikons.

Vortex seems to have somewhat of a cult following (well deserved) and it really swayed me at first. Yet, after this field test I'll stick with Nikon in this price range.

Of course, what makes binoculars good is a personal preference. One really needs to test a bino to see if it works for them. For me, I'll go with the Nikon Monarch 5.

UPDATE: I recently purchased the Vortex Talon HD 10X42 Binoculars and compared them to my Nikon Monarch 5 binos. It was a very close competition. In the end, the Talons win in the clarity department. When looking at the moon or birds, the Vortex Talons had a slight advantage over the Monarch 5s. Moon craters were a bit clearer and markings on the birds were slightly more defined. The Nikons still felt better in the hand and are lighter by several ounces. I really like the Talons feel and overall quality, but I am even more impressed with my Monarchs now. They really gave the Talons, which have ED glass, a tight comparison.

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