
by Vanguard Store
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I managed to get these on sale and while I have many pairs of binoculars I consider these to be the best of the best. I use them for general field trips and for astronomy and they don't disappoint in either role.
Was impressed with my 8x42's, suited my eye's so bought the 10x42's for when I don't want to take the scope. As with the other pair I find them very clear, good colour easy to use bins.
I got these as a Christmas present to myself and I am not just satisfied with them, I'm thrilled. The clarity of the image, the lack of any distortion, the solid feel in the hand, the performance in low light - they're just great. Yes, there is a tiny bit of image shaking compared to 8X42 if you're holding in your hands, but I only ever really notice it when I'm using them for astronomical viewing, and even then, it's not bad (and, if I really was bothered by it, I could just mount them on a tripod). Definitely doesn't get in the way during bird watching. My only tiny gripe is that the case is pretty snug - seems like I have to jam the strap in there whenever I put the binocs back. The case itself (and the strap) are high quality. I did a lot of research on the optics and to do any better, I would have had to spend at least 2-3X more, so just go buy them. These rock.
We've had these about a year. We've taken them a few places, but haven't treated them roughly. Mostly, they live on a window sill and are used for spotting waterfowl on the lake. The optics are fine, though not amazing, but we have had a failure of the diopter (That's the fine adjustment knob on one lens that allows you to correct for different vision in each eye). The adjustment ring just came completely off and we can't reattach it or the eyecup. Really disappointing.We've had Monarchs mostly for over a decade and had no problems like this. Very disappointing and wouldn't buy again.





by Vanguard Store
Price may vary. Click button to see current price.
I managed to get these on sale and while I have many pairs of binoculars I consider these to be the best of the best. I use them for general field trips and for astronomy and they don't disappoint in either role.
Was impressed with my 8x42's, suited my eye's so bought the 10x42's for when I don't want to take the scope. As with the other pair I find them very clear, good colour easy to use bins.
I got these as a Christmas present to myself and I am not just satisfied with them, I'm thrilled. The clarity of the image, the lack of any distortion, the solid feel in the hand, the performance in low light - they're just great. Yes, there is a tiny bit of image shaking compared to 8X42 if you're holding in your hands, but I only ever really notice it when I'm using them for astronomical viewing, and even then, it's not bad (and, if I really was bothered by it, I could just mount them on a tripod). Definitely doesn't get in the way during bird watching. My only tiny gripe is that the case is pretty snug - seems like I have to jam the strap in there whenever I put the binocs back. The case itself (and the strap) are high quality. I did a lot of research on the optics and to do any better, I would have had to spend at least 2-3X more, so just go buy them. These rock.
We've had these about a year. We've taken them a few places, but haven't treated them roughly. Mostly, they live on a window sill and are used for spotting waterfowl on the lake. The optics are fine, though not amazing, but we have had a failure of the diopter (That's the fine adjustment knob on one lens that allows you to correct for different vision in each eye). The adjustment ring just came completely off and we can't reattach it or the eyecup. Really disappointing.We've had Monarchs mostly for over a decade and had no problems like this. Very disappointing and wouldn't buy again.



