That is exactly how I feel. Right down to the 10%. Perfect.
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Nikon Monarch 7 new 8x30 and 10x30 (1 Viewer)
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Swarovski doesn't make Nikon's. Just like Ferrari doesn't make Chevy's.
Then why do you want to compare them?|:S|
NDhunter
Experienced observer
Bob:
You are right on with this post, and why are so many here on a Nikon
Monarch 7 post, trying to compare it to other binoculars that are on a
different level.
Swarovski should not even enter the conversation here.
I suppose I should post about the Leupold Yosemite 6x30 and how
great the optics are. And that I do find them very close to the
Swarovski 8x32 EL.
These comparisons are mute.
Jerry
You can compare them to 32mm binoculars in their price range, $350.00 plus or minus.
This is the first time Nikon ever made an inexpensive roof prism in the 30/32mm price range. Prior to this their smallest inexpensive roof prisms were 8 x 36 and 10 x 36. Excluding their compacts of course. The 8/10 x 32 LX Ls and EDGs were and are Alphas.
Bob
This is the first time Nikon ever made an inexpensive roof prism in the 30/32mm price range. Prior to this their smallest inexpensive roof prisms were 8 x 36 and 10 x 36. Excluding their compacts of course. The 8/10 x 32 LX Ls and EDGs were and are Alphas.
Bob
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I am comparing the Swarovision's with the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 not The Nikon. The Zeiss is more like a Mercedes. A more equal comparison.
Yes. That is more like it.
But Kestrel was comparing the Monarch 7s to the Nikon SE and Swarovski SV and you agreed with him. This is a Nikon thread on the Monarch 7's 8 and 10 x 30s so I naturally thought you were comparing them to the Swarovisions.
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kestrel1
Well-known member
Year ago I traded M7 x42 to SE because of optical superiority of SE. Before some months traded SE for Trinovid BN, but it is another story.
I expected bigger step up of M7 from older Monarchs, when ordered 8x42 /probably was first in Slovakia/, Optical performance not surprised me ,for 470€ and manufacture in China expected that it will compete to Conquest HD. On the other hand, M7 has nice housing, fell good in hand, and finally introduces scratch resistant coating. Allbinos mentioned that gauge of tubes was loose, I noticed it also, but adjust it by screw in hinge. Maybe M7 x30 will have similar problem. Now I waiting /dreaming/ for M9 3
, with Field flatener and Apo triplet objective with ED glass, and water repellent coating, because I like Nikon as company with one of best technologic know how, competitive to famous europe manufacturers
I expected bigger step up of M7 from older Monarchs, when ordered 8x42 /probably was first in Slovakia/, Optical performance not surprised me ,for 470€ and manufacture in China expected that it will compete to Conquest HD. On the other hand, M7 has nice housing, fell good in hand, and finally introduces scratch resistant coating. Allbinos mentioned that gauge of tubes was loose, I noticed it also, but adjust it by screw in hinge. Maybe M7 x30 will have similar problem. Now I waiting /dreaming/ for M9 3
, with Field flatener and Apo triplet objective with ED glass, and water repellent coating, because I like Nikon as company with one of best technologic know how, competitive to famous europe manufacturers
dalat
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I passed a large electronics retailer today and they happend to have the Monarch 10x30 on display. I had a quick look in less than ideal conditions (artificial light, greasy lenses and no better bin to compare with), but what I saw is bascially in line with what crinklystarfish reported above.
It fits my hands very well, and is really an nice compact binocular. Finishing and mechanics are more than ok for the price point. I couldn't really judge the last bit of sharpness in the said conditions, but it's certainly good enough to be a good buy, again considering the price (which is still a bit high but that will go down I expect).
The least I can say, this should be a great back-up bin for travels (even if you get your Swaro stolen, you still will enjoy the trip as much with these Monarchs) or a perfect option for those who don't see the point in spending fortunes.
It fits my hands very well, and is really an nice compact binocular. Finishing and mechanics are more than ok for the price point. I couldn't really judge the last bit of sharpness in the said conditions, but it's certainly good enough to be a good buy, again considering the price (which is still a bit high but that will go down I expect).
The least I can say, this should be a great back-up bin for travels (even if you get your Swaro stolen, you still will enjoy the trip as much with these Monarchs) or a perfect option for those who don't see the point in spending fortunes.
Yea, you know the Nikon Monarch 7 is NOT going to be a Swarovision for less than $400.00. I guess what really matters is if it competes well at it's price point.
RJM
Don't Worry, Be Happy!
I finally got around to a shop and saw these Monarch 7 8x/10x30 for the first time. Unfortunately, gloomy rainy day here so did not spend too much time. Typical Monarch quality...precise focus, nice armor, excellent tethered lens caps, VERY LIGHT. The 8x has some field curvature as it main aberration. The 10x may have some rolling ball. Neither had much pincushion. Impossible to test for any CA given the conditions. Tempted to buy the 8x as they sell for right at JPY30,000. But then they would the most expensive binocular I own!
steve@37n84w
Well-known member
Not a good analogy at all since Nikon also makes some of the best binos available. A better analogy would be Swaro makes binos of Ferrai quality and doesn't bother with Chevy quality products while Nikon chooses to make both. In other words you aren't comparing apples with apples.
Steve
BruceH
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No surprise there! |=)|
It is still a good analogy . Swarovski still has more panache than Nikon. A Corvette will run with a Ferrari but you still get more girls in the Ferrari. HaHa! Also, the cool thing about a Swaro is not every Tom Dick and Henry can afford one like a low end Nikon or Zenray or god forbid Bushnell. It is an exclusive club like owning a Ferrari.
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No it isn't!
