has anyone compared these to the Nikon Monarch 5 8x42?
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My son and I are both birders. He has the Monarch 5 and I have the Bushnell Legend. He is 40 and I am 64. We have switched back and forth and are pleased with the performance and features of both. He claims the Nikon lenses are superior but he has a Nikon camera and is biased...I would go with either.
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Yes, here... Google is your friend.http://www.opticsreviewer.com/nikon-monarch-5-vs-bushnell-legend-ultra-hd.htmlThe Bushnell Legend Ultra HD was superior in field of view, detail resolution, and low light viewing. The Nikon has a slightly larger sweet spot. But the Bushnell was a pretty clear winner.Versus the Monarch 7, it's more of a toss-up.
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Hey RobertFrom image itself I don't see there is much difference... I guess 8x42 having only one type so you should be good to purchase the other one @180$. I got it in 150$ while massive discounts going on Amazon and even I got 50$ rebate coupon from Vanguard so it same in 100$ .I hope I answers your question
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Please visit this very informative website: http://www.birdwatching-bliss.com/nikon-monarch-binoculars.html They have a good comparison of several Nikon Monarch binos, charts and videos. Happy birding!
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CHINA, just like the NEW Nikon MONARCH 7s.......if you've got the extra cash go for the nikon monarchs....but your next best choice is this unit. You may like the click stops on the eye reliefs, so consider the Monarch 5, they are as good as Carson, but with the click eye reliefs
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Steven, I originally purchased a Canon quick release, but found them unsatisfactory. I replaced the Canon with Leupold Quick release, and have them attached to Nikon 12 X 36 Monarchs. Works great. I would suggest also that you consider getting a Bino Shield, manufactured by Crooked Horn. I have a medium size, and it fits well with the Nikon. If you are a hunter, these shields are the cats meow. Keeps the Binoculars from flopping around, and keeps the dust and debris off the glasses. JK
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I don't know the weight. I returned them. I didn't like the clarity of them. Invested instead in the Nikon Monarch 12x42, which I'm happy with
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Yes, and yes. But, a good pair of 10x50 porros are hard to beat for convenience and all-around astro use. Good field of view and good magnification for most binocular objects. 8x40s are also quite useful. Young eyes might be up to using a good pair of 7x50 under fairly dark (rural) skies. That said, to take a quick handheld looksee at the Moon or Jupiter or Mars or the Orion Nebula or Comets or Hawks or Gulls this pair of 12x60 is awesome in my opinion. And that said, but if I only had one pair of binoculars I would probably opt for a good 8x40 (8x42/44) pair of water/fog proof porro prism bins. The Bushnell Legacy and the Pentax PCF WP come to mind. Or a good pair of 8x40 roof prism bins. I wouldn't bother with any porro that didn't at least have Phase Coating PC for Astro use.
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Everything depends on what you plan to use them for. If you are a bird watcher you will find the 7 X 26 much easier to use. The 8 X 42 would be better for a fixed item (like the moon) especially if you had a tripod to hold them steady. I don't know this for sure but strongly suspect that you can focus in closer, important on looking at up close subjects, like a butterfly that is only a short distance away, with the lower power (7 X 36) glasses. That is generally the case with other glasses, the higher the power the further away the minimum focus distance. I recommend looking here for more info: http://archive.audubonmagazine.org/features0911/betterBirding.html
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My friend has the nikons and I have the Bushnell legends he even says the Bushnell s are better . They are more crisp and clear but either way you can't go wrong I like both
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I currently have the 8 X 42 Nikon, and formerly owned a B & L Legacy, about 10 years ago, before the merger. It was a fine binocular at the time, could not comment on the quality control at present. I do know that the Aculon is excellent ergonomically, and the QC is very good.
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Absolutely. I just used them while in Maine viewing Moose. For the $$ these are excellent. My birding friend has a $1K pair of binos and he said they are not much better than the Monarchs. He's the one who recommended them. Hope this helps.
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Hey Robert From image itself I don't see there is much difference... I guess 8x42 having only one type so you should be good to purchase the other one @180$. I got it in 150$ while massive discounts going on Amazon and even I got 50$ rebate coupon from Vanguard so it same in 100$ .I hope I answers your question
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Hello,Jody.i think 10x42 is better.the binoculars is good quality, and not very heavy. I use it to see bird,nice experience.
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We did not try the 8x42. We are very pleased with the 10x42. They adjust well for my wife and me. Fold? I'm not sure what you mean. They do fit well in the carrying case with the carrying strap. The viewing is very good and clear and the adjustment for distances is simple and effective. Hope this helps!
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I use them for birding and have been very satisfied. My son uses Nikon Monarch 5 and we agree that they are both well made. Not sure on the weight but the Bushnells come with a nifty harness.
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I recommend you check on the Lexar and Canon sites. I have Nikons. The 8 g is small capacity though and you might want to go to at least 16-32g.
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Steven,I originally purchased a Canon quick release, but found them unsatisfactory. I replaced the Canon with Leupold Quick release, and have them attached to Nikon 12 X 36 Monarchs. Works great. I would suggest also that you consider getting a Bino Shield, manufactured by Crooked Horn. I have a medium size, and it fits well with the Nikon. If you are a hunter, these shields are the cats meow. Keeps the Binoculars from flopping around, and keeps the dust and debris off the glasses.JK