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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 3186824" data-attributes="member: 106398">Bill ....... I assume it was the new Terra ED 8X32 that you tried, but I just want to confirm this since it was not explicitly stated.  If it was the new Terra 8X32, what store is now stocking them?  I would like to check it out if it is being carried by a chain store that is also in my area.  As far as the Mohave 8X32 vs the Nikon Monarch 7 8X30, I have the Nikon and looked at the Mohave.  Both samples of the Mohave units had very poor focus mechanisms.  There have been a comment or so posted on this by others.  However some say the focus is fine.  Point is, be sure to get one where you can try it out first or easily return it.  The focus was such a turn-off that I did not spend much time evaluating the optics, but I do not recall any negatives.  The big selling points of the Monarch to me are the light weight along with the small size and the nice large field of view.  Sharpness compares with my other binoculars for hand holding and it has good brightness, contrast and color rendition.  There are a few things to be aware of on the Nikon.  Eye placement can be a bit touchy.  I suspect this is due in part to the small exit pupil of an 8X30.  Also because of the small size, the eye cups are smaller than a full size model which may hinder quick eye placement.  Also, when viewing without glasses, the eyecups do not extend as much as I think they should for the eye relief ..... unusual for a Nikon.  A second thing to keep in mind is that it does have somewhat of a quick focus compared to other models.  However focus rotation is clockwise from close focus to infinity and that seems to be preferred by many.  Rotation from close focus to infinity is about 350 degrees.  A third point on the Monarch to be aware of is that some of the first posts have reported glare issues.  So far, I have not noticed it being a problem.  Mine was purchased last September (2014) so maybe Nikon made a modification.  The Nikon does have some quirks, some of which are to be expected in a model of that size. Overall, the small size, light weight, large field of view and great optics over shadow the negatives and it is a binocular I would not want to let go.</blockquote>

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