I have been using the same pair of Nikon Monarchs for 10 years now. They aren't worthless, but they're definitely the weakest link in my optics pile.
I have had the plan of slowly stowing away money with the intent of getting binos from one of the big three European companies. Likely not the flagship models, but one of the SLC/Trinovid/Conquests. I will not have the money to get these this year.
I have been digging through old reviews for the Gold Rings though, and at the time of release they seemed to compare favorably to those models.
I'm hoping for input.
Has anyone compared these models above?
Is the extra $500-600 I'd be saving worth it, or should I stay the course and buy a European set next year?
Is the gap between my Monarchs and the Gold Rings enough to warrant the swap?
I have had the plan of slowly stowing away money with the intent of getting binos from one of the big three European companies. Likely not the flagship models, but one of the SLC/Trinovid/Conquests. I will not have the money to get these this year.
I have been digging through old reviews for the Gold Rings though, and at the time of release they seemed to compare favorably to those models.
I'm hoping for input.
Has anyone compared these models above?
Is the extra $500-600 I'd be saving worth it, or should I stay the course and buy a European set next year?
Is the gap between my Monarchs and the Gold Rings enough to warrant the swap?
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