Should I consider other models instead? (1 Viewer)

Im triying to decide if I should buy one of the monarch models, since ive read that they are one of the best mid range bins out there, and I know that nikon is a excellent brand, but I wonder if there are some other bins of other brands that are very close in price range, and with better image quality. Ive heard good things about vortex, pentax WP II, minox BL, etc. but I have to admit that im drawn to the nikon brand because I know first hand of their quality lenses in photography. Are there any other bins that arent nikons in this range that I should consider buying instead.

The Vortexes are worth a look, I never found many to look at.

The Monarchs (at least the 42mm), if you get a good unit..some people complain of lemons...are actually quite sharp in the middle.

Mid to high end Leopold are worth a look. Razor sharp, great contrast and well built.

I hope to have my hands on a pair of the Vortex Vipers shortly. I look forward to comparing them to something like the Pentax SPs or possibly the non-ABK Conquests.

I have my Zen-Ray SUMMIT 10x42 and thoroughly enjoy it since I got it several months ago. It seems they will have 8x42 available in a few days, I will try to get hold of one of those as soon as it is available.