tingjunkie
a.k.a. Richard Cissel
Hello All,
I’m looking to upgrade from the 8x32 Diamondback HD. I like their light weight and wide field, but the focus wheel is really stiff in weather colder than 60F, and the “rolling ball” edge distortion bugs me enough to distract me from the nature I’m trying to enjoy.
From specs and reviews alone, I think I’ve narrowed my search to the Zeiss Terra ED, The Kowa BD II, or the Nikon Monarch 7 8x30 (the older one recently replaced by the M7). I’d love to try them out myself head to head, but I don’t think any stores near me carry these models. Certainly not the Kowa. I know everyone has personal preferences, but please… my brain is about to melt from too much online research. Has anyone compared these three against each other?
Side Question: If I end up getting the Monarch 7 and the rubber housing craps out after a few years (I’ve read it often does) do you think Nikon would then replace them with the M7 under warranty?
Thank you!
I’m looking to upgrade from the 8x32 Diamondback HD. I like their light weight and wide field, but the focus wheel is really stiff in weather colder than 60F, and the “rolling ball” edge distortion bugs me enough to distract me from the nature I’m trying to enjoy.
From specs and reviews alone, I think I’ve narrowed my search to the Zeiss Terra ED, The Kowa BD II, or the Nikon Monarch 7 8x30 (the older one recently replaced by the M7). I’d love to try them out myself head to head, but I don’t think any stores near me carry these models. Certainly not the Kowa. I know everyone has personal preferences, but please… my brain is about to melt from too much online research. Has anyone compared these three against each other?
Side Question: If I end up getting the Monarch 7 and the rubber housing craps out after a few years (I’ve read it often does) do you think Nikon would then replace them with the M7 under warranty?
Thank you!