I have been looking for another pair of binoculars.
I currently have Bushnell Natureview 8x42 which have been pretty good (view is usually pretty good, etc.) but I would like to upgrade to something with a faster focus, brighter in lower light, etc.
I have seen alot of good reviews of the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 (some even that say it is their binocular of choice even though they have more expensive pairs).
There are many good reviews of the Vortex Viper as well.
I recently read a fantastic review of the Leupold Golden Ring bins at betterviewdesired which says that they are about the best binoculars you can
buy.
How do the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 compare with the Vortex Viper?
Is it worth the extra $250?
How do those two compare with the Leupold Golden Ring (which would be about $500 more expensive than the Nikon Monarchs)?
Also I am open to other suggestions in my price range (preferably under $500).
I do not wear glasses so eye relief is not a concern.
Thanks!!
I currently have Bushnell Natureview 8x42 which have been pretty good (view is usually pretty good, etc.) but I would like to upgrade to something with a faster focus, brighter in lower light, etc.
I have seen alot of good reviews of the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 (some even that say it is their binocular of choice even though they have more expensive pairs).
There are many good reviews of the Vortex Viper as well.
I recently read a fantastic review of the Leupold Golden Ring bins at betterviewdesired which says that they are about the best binoculars you can
buy.
How do the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 compare with the Vortex Viper?
Is it worth the extra $250?
How do those two compare with the Leupold Golden Ring (which would be about $500 more expensive than the Nikon Monarchs)?
Also I am open to other suggestions in my price range (preferably under $500).
I do not wear glasses so eye relief is not a concern.
Thanks!!