Steve C
Well-known member
Even the top tier of binoculars have trade offs. That never goes away. Your binoculars are not your binoculars because they are perfect. They are your binoculars largely because you can accept the trades offs they have, sort of the same as with your friends I suppose.
I have long ago given up being surprised at differing reactions to the same binocular. You and I see the Toric and the Monarch 7 in sort of opposite ways. However I could be fine with either one. I have never had the chance to see a Monarch HG. However from looking at its specifications balanced against what you say you want then I see it as likely the best first option. Just don't fill yourself up with any preconceived ideas of what the HG will be based on what we have all said about them. Just take it out of the box and let it tell you what it has to tell you. Yours is the only opinion that matters.
I have long ago given up being surprised at differing reactions to the same binocular. You and I see the Toric and the Monarch 7 in sort of opposite ways. However I could be fine with either one. I have never had the chance to see a Monarch HG. However from looking at its specifications balanced against what you say you want then I see it as likely the best first option. Just don't fill yourself up with any preconceived ideas of what the HG will be based on what we have all said about them. Just take it out of the box and let it tell you what it has to tell you. Yours is the only opinion that matters.