Author Topic: Nikon Monarch 10*42 (Read 7972 times)

kerrdog · « **on:** March 13, 2011, 08:29:07 AM »

I'm nearly decided to buy the Nikon Monarch 10*42 binoculars. They are $320 at Cabelas. Anyone have these? Are they worth the $320? Is there a better choice in that price range?

Bone_Collector · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:49:01 AM »

I have a pair and I love them! For the price and the warranty they are well worth it in my opinion! I found mine in the bargain cave so if your not in a hurry to get a pair and you live near a Cabelas i would just stop in there every so often and check. They are great optics at a good price!

Bones

400out · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:07:58 AM »

I second that! I wish I would have got mine before I did, Very good pair to have IMO

farmin4u_98948 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:12:45 AM »

I also like mine. The only thing that is frustrating is the adjustable eye cups. I have sent them in twice to get them repaired.

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2011, 05:34:36 PM »

Great glass for the money, I love mine. Never had any problems with they eye cups but have heard they are a weakness. I would buy them again if that helps though.

colockumelk · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2011, 10:15:08 PM »

They are good glass for the money but the eye cups suck. They are really really uncomfortable. If you can get passed that then they are really good glass. But if you can't I'd look at the Vortex Diamondbacks. I thought those were better optically than the Nikons and the eyecups felt great. My Dad and brother both have them and love them.

But that is my opinion not yours. So I'd go back to Cabelas and look through ALL the binos in your price range and decide which one you like the best. Because its your eyes and fit that matters most.

JKEEN33 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2011, 10:30:37 PM »

Got them and like them. You can find them a lot cheaper than 320 though.

machine · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2011, 10:42:27 PM »

I've used mine for three seasons now with no complaints.

colockumelk · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2011, 10:55:32 PM »

Quote from: JKEEN33 on March 13, 2011, 10:30:37 PM

Got them and like them. You can find them a lot cheaper than 320 though.

Yep you can get the Dielectic Coated kind here for $299.99 The Diamondback is $229.00 And you can get the Vortex Viper's for $349.99 which blow both these binos out of the water. Go to Cabelas and compare binos and see which ones you like the best. Then go to Camera Land and buy them for way cheaper.

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columbiaman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:34:21 AM »

You should really try the Zen-Ray ZRS HD 10x42. It has dielectric prism coating as the newer Monarch. But its field of view is much wider thant the Nikon. Plus the body is made of Magnesium alloy, comparing to plastic body used by Monarch or Diamondback. I took them to wholesale sports to compare. The ZRS HD is no doubt better than Monarch. I think the Viper and ZRS HD are very similar in many ways. You cannot go wrong with either one.

Ray · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:41:39 AM »

Nikon has a great warranty on the Monarch binoculars. I had a little mishap, and got the lens scratched while hunting and they sent me a new set free of charge; no questions asked. The glass on these binoculars is real good too. I could not complain about their product or service.

Vortex makes a good product. I have one of their rifle scopes.

I have not tried the ZRS HD binoculars but their products are also good. I have the Ridgefield spotting scope.

huntnfmly · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2011, 07:54:39 PM »

I have the 10x56 monarchs and are great binos very clear all the way to the edges and they have a great warranty have never had to use it but wat i have heard from people who have is good

300UltraMagShooter · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:11:15 PM »

I have a pair.... solid built but the glass is so so...

frankly, have had just as good $50 cheapos as far as glass...

Hornseeker · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2011, 09:05:43 AM »

Ive heard good about the Zen Rays, but have not tried them yet... supposedly an incredible deal, but too good to be true???

I recommended a buddy by the 12X42 Nikons and I've used them alot... I love them... I've also use the 8X42's a fair bit (FIL has them) and love them. I have a pair of Zeiss 8X30's and I cannot tell any difference except that the Nikons are heavier and about $300 cheaper....

Good Luck!

luvtohnt · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2011, 09:42:22 AM »

I have a pair of the 10x42's. I like them, but the eye cups are prone to breaking. Mine are sitting on the table ready to ship back to Nikon to replace the eye cup. I think it would be much easier if they would just sell the eyecups so I could replace them and not be without glass for 3-5 weeks. I mentioned to my wife I want the Zen Ray ED2's for my birthday. If i get them I will let you know how they compare to the monarchs.

Brandon

Steve C · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2011, 01:20:07 PM »

I doubt the Zen Ray represents the "too good to be true" category. I think what it represents is an illustration of "what you can get for somewhat less than a ton of money" with today's technology. I am a Monarch owner and I have the ZEN ED 2 glass. The Monarch gets its butt kicked.

The Monarch will probably go down as a classic glass, but Nikon sat on its laurels for far too long with their design. It seems like all of the major players in the optics game have been exceptionally slow to twig to the fact that they can produce a lot better glass for less money. That has left the door open for relative newcomers, who, do recognize this, to step forward and do what the big boys won't. For that we owe them thanks.

HntnFsh · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2011, 05:43:15 AM »

Quote from: Steve C on March 29, 2011, 01:20:07 PM

I doubt the Zen Ray represents the "too good to be true" category. I think what it represents is an illustration of "what you can get for somewhat less than a ton of money" with today's technology. I am a Monarch owner and I have the ZEN ED 2 glass. The Monarch gets its butt kicked.

The Monarch will probably go down as a classic glass, but Nikon sat on its laurels for far too long with their design. It seems like all of the major players in the optics game have been exceptionally slow to twig to the fact that they can produce a lot better glass for less money. That has left the door open for relative newcomers, who, do recognize this, to step forward and do what the big boys won't. For that we owe them thanks.

I think you nailed it!

funkster · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:39:05 PM »

I have the monarchs as well and have had them for 3 seasons. My question is what are you all doing to break the eye cups?

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:56:54 PM »

I've got the 10 x 42's and they are really good glass but like was said before the eye cups suck. I have taken mine back to Cabela's twice. 2nd time was only a week ago. Just have to be careful with them.

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:02:11 PM »

Quote from: kerrdog on March 13, 2011, 08:29:07 AM

I'm nearly decided to buy the Nikon Monarch 10*42 binoculars. They are $320 at Cabelas. Anyone have these? Are they worth the $320? Is there a better choice in that price range?

Try www.binoculars.com
I bought the Nikon 8x42 Action and were $69.95 to my house.

Wanttohuntmore · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:09:28 PM »

I had a pair, long ago, thought they were great for 3 years. Then, I looked through my friends 8x30 SLC's.... That was a mistake. Sold the Nikon's, and ended up buying some Zeiss after traveling to BC and down to Oregon to find stores where I could compare all the binocs together. I've NEVER regretted that!

But in the $300 price range, I think Nikons glass are really tough to beat.

CamoDup · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:23:14 PM »

i have a pair also. IMO they are just ok.. they do get the job done. my eye cups broke and i ended up loosing them. when i sent them in they fixed everything and replaced the eye cups for free.. this was like 3 years after i bought them. so the warrenty is good, glass OK and eye cups crap.

duckmen1 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2011, 09:52:12 AM »

"have had just as good $50 cheapos as far as glass..."

ok look in low light conditions and tell me a ten power $50 pair of cheapos look like that
i like mine and are not willing to spend two grand for sworofskis
they are built tough, clear, and reasonably priced
i don't have to worry about the eye cups breaking on mine because i never pull them out anyway cause i have glasses and can only use binos with them in
good buy

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