Nikon Binos

[pastorp]

Greetings, While out on vacation I've been looking at new binos. I liked the Nikon ATBs, 8x40.

Anyone ever use them in the field? Opinions?

Regards,

[quickdtoo]

I've got the 8x40 Monarch ATB, current and recent production are 8x42, the 8x40 is an excellent Japan made optic, I've had mine for about 10yrs I think, they've served me well. 

Tim

[pastorp]

Tim, these must be the 8x42 then because I was just looking at them at bass pro shop a couple of days ago.

Are the new ones upgraded or the same as the ones you have?

Regards,

[quickdtoo]

I don't know for sure, but I think the current 8x42 is made in the Philippines, whether it's been upgraded I don't know.


Tim

http://www.consumersearch.com/binoculars/nikon-monarch-atb-8x42?ap=0&clear=search

[wfeher]

nikon quit making scopes and binos in japan roughly 4 years or so ago, dont hold me to it but i think im pretty accurate. there made in the philipines including there high end monarch series scopes and their new monarch X series binos. i looked through them for a few hours along with bushnells new legend hd's and i clearly couldn't see $300 dollars difference, actually i liked the bushies better. i think the glass was better and they only cost $289. heck of a deal.

[OLDHandgunner]

Nikon Monarch's ATB 8x42 are the BEST for me. I wear glasses and most bi-noc aren't eye glasses friendly. The ATB's are. Had to buy a 2nd pair for the wife. We use them all the time. Great to carry for hunting in the field. Great for those low light conditions.

[Dee]

I have the Sky&Earth SERIES Nikon 8X40 Talon binos. I have had to send them for repair twice. Reticle kept coming loose in left eye peice. Last time was about 4 years ago, and the binos are at least 10 years old now.
They are crystal clear, and I have, and am enjoying them.

[pastorp]

What kind of binos is it that has a reticle in them? Is that some kind of rangefinder?

Regards,

[Dee]

No it is my ignorance of what the components are called. It is the small lense closest to the eye, and in this case the left eye. I think they got it fixed for good this time.

[pastorp]

Well I ended up buying a pair of pentax 8x43. Got a really good price on them. Regular $650 marked down to $299. Ordered online from one of our sponsors here on GBO.

Regards,

[pastorp]

My new binos came in the mail yesterday and they are very nice. I'm happy with my choice. Pintax 8x43 DCF SP. Really clear and sharp detail. I believe these are a step up from the Nikon Monarchs for about 40$ more. 

Regards,

[Graybeard]

Eye piece lens is called the ocular lens. The big one at the other end is called the objective lens. Both are generally dublets meaning two lens cemented together.