Best Rated Nikon Binoculars 2019-2020 | Comparison & Reviews
January 3, 2020 by SmartReview
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Best Rated Nikon Binoculars
Nikon’s Waterproof binoculars are weather sealed with o-rings, and nitrogen filled to prevent fogging. Nikon has some of the best selling as well as best rated binoculars on the market. Nikon binoculars are ideal for bird watching (birding) and hunting. The Monarch 7 series combine high end quality with reasonable prices. Nikon offers a lifetime limited warranty on their binoculars. Below are the top rated Nikon binoculars to compare by features, price and reviews.
(high end quality binoculars and high consumer reviews)
| Nikon Monarch 7 7579 (8×30) Waterproof Binoculars | Nikon Monarch 7 7548 (8×42) Waterproof Binoculars | Nikon Monarch 7 7549 (10×42) Waterproof Binoculars | Nikon Monarch 7 7580 (10×30) Waterproof Binoculars |
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| 8×30 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 60.3° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 7.8 ft Eye Relief: 15.8mm Relative Brightness: 14.4 Exit Pupil: 3.8 mm Weight 15.3 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms | 8×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 58.4° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 8.2 ft Eye Relief: 17.1mm Relative Brightness: 28.1 Exit Pupil: 5.3 mm Weight 22.9 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms | 10×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 60.7° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 8.2 ft Eye Relief: 16.4mm Relative Brightness: 17.6 Exit Pupil: 4.2 mm Weight 23.6 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms | 10×30 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 60.7° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 7.8 ft Eye Relief: 15.8mm Relative Brightness: 9.0 Exit Pupil: 3.0 mm Weight 15.5 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms |
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(best rated binoculars by consumer reviews)
| Nikon Monarch 5 7576 (8×42) Waterproof Binoculars | Nikon Monarch 5 7577 (10×42) Waterproof Binoculars | Nikon Monarch 5 7578 (12×42) Waterproof Binoculars | Nikon Monarch 7 7582 (16×56) Waterproof Binoculars |
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| 8×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 47.5° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 7.8 ft Eye Relief: 19.5mm Relative Brightness: 28.1 Exit Pupil: 5.25mm Weight 20.8 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms | 10×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 51.3° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 7.8 ft Eye Relief: 18.4mm Relative Brightness: 17.6 Exit Pupil: 4.2mm Weight 21.6 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms | 12×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 55.3° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 8.2 ft Eye Relief: 15.1mm Relative Brightness: 12.3 Exit Pupil: 3.5mm Weight 21.6 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms | 16×56 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 59.6 Roof Prism System Closest focus: 16.4 ft Eye Relief: 16.4mm Relative Brightness: 12.3 Exit Pupil: 3.5mm Weight 43.4 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof ED Glass Elements Phase-corrected Prisms |
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(Lower priced Nikon binoculars with high consumer reviews)
| Nikon 16002 PROSTAFF 7S 8X42 All-Terrain Binoculars | Nikon 16003 PROSTAFF 7S 10X42 All-Terrain Binoculars | Nikon 7572 PROSTAFF 5 10X50 Waterproof Binoculars | Nikon 16030 PROSTAFF 3S 8X42 Waterproof Binoculars |
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| 8×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 50.8° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 13.1 ft Eye Relief: 19.5mm Relative Brightness: 28.1 Weight 22.9 oz Lifetime Warranty Fog Proof Phase-corrected Prisms | 10×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 56.9° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 13.1 ft Eye Relief: 15.5mm Relative Brightness: 17.6 Weight 22.7 oz Lifetime Warranty Fog Proof Phase-corrected Prisms | 10×50 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 52.1° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 16.4 ft Eye Relief: 19.6mm Relative Brightness: 25.0 Weight 28 oz 25 yr. Warranty Fog Proof | 8×42 Waterproof O-ring Sealed Non-Slip Rubber Apparent field of view 53.4° Roof Prism System Closest focus: 12 ft Eye Relief: 20.2mm Relative Brightness: 28.1 Weight 19.9 oz Lifetime Warranty Fog Proof |
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(best rated binoculars by consumer reviews)
| Nikon 7277 8 X 25mm Travelite Vi Compact Binoculars | Nikon 7278 10 X 25mm Travelite Vi Compact Binoculars | Nikon ProStaff ATB 10×25 Waterproof Compact Binoculars | Nikon ProStaff ATB 12×25 Waterproof Compact Binoculars |
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| 8×25 Center Focus Rubber Armored Apparent field of view 42.7° Porro Prism System Closest focus: 10 ft Eye Relief: 14mm Relative Brightness: 9.6 Weight: 9.0 oz 25 yr. Warranty | 10×25 Center Focus Rubber Armored Apparent field of view 47.2° Porro Prism System Closest focus: 10 ft Eye Relief: 11.1mm Relative Brightness: 6.3 Weight: 9.5 oz 25 yr. Warranty | 10×25 Center Focus Rubber Armored Apparent field of view 47.2° Porro Prism System Closest focus: 9.2 ft Eye Relief: 15.9mm Relative Brightness: 6.3 Weight 12.9 oz 25 yr. Warranty WaterProof Fog Proof | 12×25 Center Focus Rubber Armored Apparent field of view 47.5° Porro Prism System Closest focus: 9.2 ft Eye Relief: 15.5mm Relative Brightness: 4.3 Weight 12.9 oz 25 yr. Warranty WaterProof Fog Proof |
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| Nikon Monarch HG Series Binoculars (Latest Models) | |||
| *NEW – Nikon Monarch HG 8×42 & 10×42 Series Binoculars Nikon announced at CES a new line of Monarch HG Binoculars. These new binoculars have a very wide field of view with the addition of Nikon’s Field Flattener Lens System which provides sharp images from edge to edge.
The HG Series is backed by Nikon’s No-Fault Repair/Replacement Policy. | Is this the best price? (Click for Reviews)– – – – – – 8×42 View: 60.3 ° Exit Pupil: 5.3mm Eye Relief: 17.8mm Weight: 23.5 ounces Field Flattener Made in Japan Show Video | Is this the best price? (Click for Reviews)– – – – – – 10×42 View: 62.2 ° Exit Pupil: 4.2mm Eye Relief: 17.0mm Weight: 24.0 ounces Field Flattener Made in Japan Show Video | |
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The Nikon HG Series wins Smart-Review’s Best of 2019 award for binoculars in the 8×42 and 10×42 sizes. The new models have a lightweight magnesium frame, and are made in Japan. The HG series is nitrogen purged, is waterproof, and fog proof. The lenses have scratch resistant coatings and have a phase-correction prism coating to enhance resolution and contrast.New Nikon Monarch 7 & HG Binoculars shown at CES (video shot by SmartReview.com)
| Binoculars Glossary of Terms |
| Closest Focus Distance = This is the nearest object that you can focus on. Lower power binoculars can focus on closer objects than high power binoculars. Apparent field of view = Apparent field of view is the angular diameter, expressed in degrees (°), of the circle of light that the eye sees through your binoculars. A large field of view is good for a seeing a large amount of area (usually with lower power binoculars). Higher power binoculars zoom in on a smaller area. Eye Relief = Eye relief is the distance (in millimeters) that a binocular can be held from your eye and the full field of view can still be observed. More Eye relief distance is important for those that wear eyeglasses. Apparent Field of View = This refers to how much of the overall scene you can view. The higher the magnification, the smaller field of view. Just like a wide angle lens will show more of the view, a lower magnification binoculars will show more of the overall scene. A higher magnification will show a closeup view, but with a much narrower field of view. The field of view is measured in degrees. A 180 degree field of view is being able to view everything in front of you. Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) Lens = Some of Canon’s high end Waterproof Binoculars have a superior UD Lens. These type of lenses will reduce chromatic aberration, or color fringing, which can affect the image by reducing contrast, and image sharpness. Nitrogen or Argon Filled = Filling binoculars with Nitrogen or Argon helps to prevent fogging. ED Glass Elements = Nikon’s Monarch Series binoculars have ED Glass (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lenses, which correct chromatic aberrations across the furthest limits of the visible light range and effectively compensate for color fringing. The improved resolution also provides brighter, more natural looking images. Roof Prism System = Roof prism binoculars have a straight profile, with the eyepiece situated directly behind the front lens. This allows for a more compact design. Porro Prism System = Nikon’s Porro prisms binoculars are made from a high density glass, BAK-4. They are cheaper than Roof Prisms, and are more angular than straight. Phase-corrected Prisms = These type of prisms enhance the contrast and improve color fidelity. Relative Brightness = This will show how bright the image will appear in the binoculars. Higher is better. Binoculars with a higher magnification will appear dimmer. So a 12×35 pair of binoculars will have lower relative brightness than an 8×35 pair of binoculars. Prostaff 5 vs Prostaff 7 & 7S Differences = The Nikon Prostaff 7 has a closer minimum focusing difference, better eye relief (used for those with glasses). The Prostaff 7S also have Phase-correction-coated roof prisms. Monarch 5 vs Monarch 7 Differences = The main differences are that the Nikon Monarch 7 has a much wider field of view than the Monarch 5, which would be important for Birding and Hunting uses. The Monarch 7 offers closer focusing distances than the Monarch 5. The Monarch 7 has slightly lower eye relief than the Monarch 5. |
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