Hi! I just bought Nikon Monarch 8x36 binocs and am trying to decide whether to keep them or try some others. I noticed that the inner and outer parts of the FOV don't come into focus together.
If I focus on something in the center of the FOV, then move the binocs so that the object is halfway between the center and the edge, the image becomes slightly out of focus. This becomes progressively worse as I move the object further from the center. I can bring the object back into focus by adjusting the focus knob, though of course its dimmer near the edge.
Am I just experiencing a limited sweet spot? Is this typical for binocs in this price range? Its no better in this regard than my $70 compacts - I was expecting better.
Thanks for any comments!
If I focus on something in the center of the FOV, then move the binocs so that the object is halfway between the center and the edge, the image becomes slightly out of focus. This becomes progressively worse as I move the object further from the center. I can bring the object back into focus by adjusting the focus knob, though of course its dimmer near the edge.
Am I just experiencing a limited sweet spot? Is this typical for binocs in this price range? Its no better in this regard than my $70 compacts - I was expecting better.
Thanks for any comments!