nouseforaname82
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Swift 8.5x44 820 or 828
I resently had my Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 stolen from my apartment. I am looking for a new pair. I really loved my monarchs but I am trying to see if there is something better in the same price range. I have read all the forums I could find on them and can't decide. I am looking at:
Swift 8.5x44 820
Swift 8.5x44 820 ED
Swift 8.5x44 828
Has anyone compared these to the Monarch ATB? If the Swift is better, which should I go with? I am worried about the lack of waterproofing of the porros. I want something that will last pretty much indefinitely. Is the Swift 820 optically better enough to go with the lack of protection? Any help would be much appreciated!!
I resently had my Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 stolen from my apartment. I am looking for a new pair. I really loved my monarchs but I am trying to see if there is something better in the same price range. I have read all the forums I could find on them and can't decide. I am looking at:
Swift 8.5x44 820
Swift 8.5x44 820 ED
Swift 8.5x44 828
Has anyone compared these to the Monarch ATB? If the Swift is better, which should I go with? I am worried about the lack of waterproofing of the porros. I want something that will last pretty much indefinitely. Is the Swift 820 optically better enough to go with the lack of protection? Any help would be much appreciated!!
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