Nikon Monarch ATB 8×42
America’s best selling birding binocular is getting even better. The Monarch ATB 42mm with Dielectric High-Reflective Multilayer Prism Coating binocular features brighter, sharper colors, crisp and drastically improved low-light performance. A new body style provides unparalleled strength and ruggedness in a package that is comfortable to carry all day. With rugged rubber armor for added durability and a firm grip even in the worst conditions, Nikon guarantees every ATB to be 100% waterproof and fogproof, each is backed by Nikon’s 25 Year Limited Warranty and No-Fault Repair/Replacement Policy.
The new Monarch ATB 42mm with Dielectric High-Reflective Multilayer Prism Coating binocular is available in 8×42, 10×42 and 12×42. It is also available in Team REALTREE models with the REALTREE APG HD camouflage pattern. Nikon is dedicated to quality, performance and total customer satisfaction. If your Nikon binocular, Spotting Scope or Fieldscope requires service or repair not covered by our 25 Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will repair or replace it (even it was your fault) for just $10, plus return shipping and handling. A new body style provides unparalleled strength and ruggedness in a package that is comfortable to carry all day.
Technical Specs:
- Focusing System – Center Focus
- Magnification – 8x
- Objective Diameter – 42mm
- Angular FOV – Real – 6.3°
- Angular FOV – Apparent – 47.5°
- FOV @ 1000 yds – 330 ft
- Close Focus Distance – 8.2 ft
- Exit Pupil – 5.3mm
- Relative Brightness – 28.1
- Eye Relief – 19.6
- Size (L&W) – 5.7 x 5.1
- Weight – 21.5
- Waterproof/Fogproof – Yes
- Prism coating – Dielectric
Testimonial from the owner of this binocular:
By M. D. Nichols:
I purchased these based on the performance review from Cornell. I am thouroughly pleased and actually purchased a second pair for my wife.
The low light performance of these was more than adequate for our birding needs in early morning or late evening. The brightness is astonishing compared to a binocular of lesser quality. I will never go back to a cheap bino. These have helped tremendously bringing our birding experience to the next level. They offer a superb level of contrast and sharpness required for bird identification. I can easily see markings on a sparrow at 50 feet or more in low light. The eye relief is great and having retractable eyecups even works well with eyeglasses. These binos are mean to be used heavily, just about bulletproof in most conditions.
I would advise people to change out the neckstrap with a harness. My neck never hurts and they don’t swing with a harness, the Leupold is excellent. If you are a birder and want to make a good experience and great one, pull the trigger on these. I really think would will be pleased.