Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 Binoculars Review

Below you will find Features and Owner Reviews of the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 Binoculars and the Best Price for these binoculars online.

We've done a lot of research before choosing our binoculars and decided upon the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 Binoculars for several reasons. For the price and all the below features, we really couldn't find a better deal.

Features:

• Phase-correction, high reflection mirror coated prisms for sharp, clear images

• Fully multi-coated lenses provide maximum brightness, contrast and true color rendition

• State-of-the-art lightweight construction - weighs only 22 ounces

• Oversize easy-to-use central focus knob

• Easy turn and slide eyecups

• 100% Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof

• Internal blackening - minimizes light loss inside binocular tubes

• ATB - All Terrain Binocular - ultra-rugged rubber-armored, roof-prism design for outdoor use and abuse

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Annual Binocular's Review:

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. The 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.

Best Price to be found online:

Ebay often has the best price for the Nikons - several sellers offer these brand new in the box. I purchased mine from the Optics Planet Store on ebay. Here are the current auctions for the Nikon 8x42 Monarch ATB:

If you really don't want to buy these through ebay, you can also purchase the Nikon Monarch's at Binoculars.com: Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42.

They have free shipping and a 90-day return policy.

We hope you enjoy your new Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 binoculars whether watching birds, butterflies, or deer! Let us know what you think when you get them!

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