With the multitude of Monarch owners, this could be Nikon's most well-known binocular. Favored for a large variety of uses, the Monarch's lightweight Eco-glass, fully multi-coated optics, and phase corrected prisms combine to deliver bright views. Nikon readies the Monarch for any weather conditions with waterproofing and fogproofing. Nikon covers its sport optics with the Nikon No-Fault Repair or Replacement Policy. New sport optics have a Nikon 25-Year Limited Warranty. Refurbished sport optics have a Nikon 90-Day Limited Warranty.
Optical Features
| Fully Multi-coated Lenses |
Increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces. |
| Phase Correction |
Enhances resolution and contrast through roof prisms. |
| BaK-4 Prisms |
Optimize light transmission. |
Construction Features
| Roof Prisms |
Appreciated for a streamlined shape and durability. |
| Rubber Armoring |
Provides a secure, non-slip grip. |
| Multi-position Eyecups |
Twist up and down for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. |
| Center Focus Wheel |
Adjusts both binocular barrels at the same time. |
| Right Eye Diopter |
Adjusts for differences in a user's eyes. Located by the right eyepiece. |
| Tripod Adaptable |
Can be mounted using standard ¼-inch threading. Adapter sold separately. |
Design Features
| Waterproof |
Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the binocular. |
| Fogproof |
Barrels are filled with nitrogen gas to inhibit internal fogging. |
Falling apart in less than a year!
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05/30/2011
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Wendy from Massachusetts
Love the optics, but the outer construction is shoddy and impractical. Eyepiece cups screw up and down but cannot be removed for cleaning, and dirt gets into the threads. The protective eyepiece cover doesn't fit snugly over the eyepieces, so grit and debris inside the eyecups is inevitable if you are an active birder. Consequently, the stability and longevity of the eyecups is compromised. Also, the protective covers for the exit lenses are attached to the exterior of the binoculars with a narrow band, and the bands snapped after I had the binocs only a short time. When one of the eyepiece cups started to loosen, I sent the binos back for service. The eyecup seemed to be alright for a couple of months but then became so loose and no longer tight, and it started falling off. The exit lens covers were also replaced at that service, but the holding straps on both again snapped within only a few weeks. I will be mailing the binocs in for service again (having to pack them up and do this is in itself a big drawback)but have decided I must buy another pair, probably from another company. I really like the optical quality, the weight and feel, and the close focus of these binoculars, but the plastic parts are not durable and the eyepiece construction is impractical. I liked the price, too(I paid a bit more than the ABA price), but I guess now I am wondering if I have to pay a lot more than $300 for a solid pair of binoculars that will last longer than a year.
Nikon Monarch PC 10x36 ATB Binocular
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04/03/2011
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Larry from Great Lakes
Great value! Sharp focus. Great for bird watching
Nice compromise
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07/12/2010
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Paul from Michigan
I own several mid-price pairs of binoculars, but all are 8x. So I wanted a decent 10X, and I found the Nikon Monarch 10x36. I've nothing to complain about; these are very nice binos for the price. And with 36mm objectives they are surprisingly light and compact, which is what I was looking for. Field of Vision is also very good for a 10x at 6 degrees, so aiming these binos at small birds in the forest is not a problem. I've looked through some very high priced binos like the Leica Ultravids 10x42 (pried away from friends for 15 seconds at a time), but the prices on Leicas are way out of my league. I'm pleased at how good most mid-priced binos really are!
My only real irritation with the Nikon Monarch ATB 10x36 is the small Depth of Focus; it really does take a fine touch to focus these well. But again this in NOT a premium price bino. So, overall, I'm very pleased with this pair of Nikons. They produce good quality images, are very compact and lightweight, armored and waterproof. What's not to like?
great glass
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12/06/2009
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Steve from fremont, MI
I was ready to spend more than twice this amount on the monarch X, but these were exceptionally sharp and quite a bit more compact. I find them plenty bright, and easier to fit in a jacket pocket.
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