Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular
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A roof prism binocular with a hearty feature-set that's easy on the wallet and the environment? Yes! - the Monarch ATB 10x42 from Nikon is here - it's layered with assets, and it won't break the bank when you bring one home.
Nikon's proprietary lead and arsenic free optical-glass formula, known as Eco-Glass, is used for all lenses and prisms in this fine Monarch binocular. All of the air-to-glass surfaces are fully multicoated to ensure maximum light transmission, sharpness, and contrast. The roof prisms are finished with a dielectric coating that enhances the efficiency of the optical system to near perfection.
This easy-to-handle optic is fully waterproof and fogproof, and a tactile rubberized exterior ensures a secure grip at all times. The centered focus knob is fast, accurate, and easy to use. A pair of multi-setting click-stop eyecups and a notable 15.5 mm of eye relief allow you to tailor the binocular to suit your needs - whether you're wearing glasses or not.
Note! Covered by Nikon's lifetime no-fault repair/replacement policy
- Optical Performance
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- AFOV: 55.3°
- Fully multicoated Eco-Glass lenses for enhanced sharpness and clarity
- Dielectric multilayer prism coating delivers extremely high levels of light transmission, excellent contrast, accurate color rendition
- Construction Details
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- Nitrogen filled/o-ring sealed for water and fogproof performance
- Durable/protective rubber armoring provides a sure non-slip grip
- Sleek lightweight form factor: excellent ergonomics, easy to carry, durable
- Use and Handling
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- Center focus knob: fast full-range of focus for quick viewing.
- Click stop eyecups: clear comfortable view with/without sun/eyeglasses
| Prism Type | Roof |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
| Angle of View | 6.0° |
| Field-of-View | 314' @ 1000 yd / 104.25 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 8.2' / 2.50 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.2 mm |
| Eye Relief | 15.5 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment | 58 - 72 mm / 2.28 - 2.83" |
| Dioptric Correction | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Focus Type | Center |
| Tripod Mount | None |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 5.0 x 2.0" / 14.22 x 12.70 x 5.08 cm |
| Weight | 21.5 oz / 609.53 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 38 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quality lenses (35)
- Lightweight (27)
- Strong construction (24)
- Compact (23)
- Close focus (22)
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird watching (27)
- Wildlife viewing (27)
- Hunting (13)
- Sporting events/concerts (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (23), Avid adventurer (11), Professional guide (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (31)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 38 customers
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Pros
- Excellent clarity
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor fitting lens cover
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
Excellent quality and great images in low light. I have two other pairs of Nikon binoculars and ther is no caparison...
These are the clearest field of view I have seen..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
This is an excellent binocular for the money. I specifically purchased the Monarch ATB for hunting. Excellent low light clarity. It allows you to see images clearly than with the naked eye during low light conditions.
The lense covers do not secure and protect the lenses very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
Very convenient size and good clear viewing for hunting and bird watching
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Close Focus
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
The cargo ships going to port pass by our beach house. The binoculars are perfect for that!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
Cons
- Unable to hold 10x steady
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
I use binoculars for bird and wildlife observation and for property surveilance.
The Monarch gives a sharp clear image even under relatively low light conditions with good color and seems to be rugged enough for general use.
The problem I personally had was using 10x binoculars freehand. I intend to try 8X instead.
I would recommend these to anyone with a younger, steady hand.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
I'm a birder and hunter who has used many different top-tier manufacturers' binoculars over the years. For me, the Nikon's are top-notch glass. Very clear and bright. My wife has a pair of well-known brand of $1300 binoc's that work well for her, but I honestly cannot tell the difference between the two brands (won't tell her that, tho).
I definitely would buy these again. In fact, these are an "upgrade" second pair from my older Nikon 8x42 ATB's. The 10x42 are kept in the SUV for trips and the 8x42 are in the house for use around the place. The objective lens cover style is a welcomed improvement in the new set. They're perfect to use with my eyeglasses.
Nikon's customer service left a great deal to be desired when I contacted them about the poor style of and replacements for their older lens covers that kept falling off and were lost soon after purchase. Narry a word in reply.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
My buddie had a pair of these and I was hooked
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
I have an older binocular, 10X50 (different brand) that I have had for years. While it is quite good, I really like this new Nikon binocular. The edges are sharp and clear (as well as the rest of the lens). I also like the light weight, and the straight barrel makes it smaller size too. Much handier to carry around than my old one. The case is OK (soft). The lens caps on one end are attached, and the other end can be attached to the strap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
This is my second pair of Monarch binos from Nikon. The other pair is 8 x 42. This pair has better magnification so seeing bird detail while on the trail is the primary reason I ordered these binos. I find that the 8 x 42 is great for spotting the bird, and then the 10 x 42 bring the bird in closer and really illuminates the detail. I've looked through other brands of birding binoculars, but none compare in price and usefulness with the Monarchs. These binoculars really let in the light. Even at night, these guys allow me to view birds in the trees, so they're great for owl spotting, too. I can't say enough good stuff about the Nikon Monarch 10 x 42. I've seen some complaints about too much focus adjusting, but I've had no problem. The eye relief is great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
Bought these binoculars for use on safari, and they were perfect for the job -- light weight, bright, and a good combination of magnification and field of view. I was a little worried about my ability to hold them steady enough to avoid excessive jitter, but that wasn't a problem at all -- maybe not quite as steady as my wife's IS Canon, but still very steady. Although not a birder, I had no problem using these to find and watch African birds. I'd guess that the 10x42s are the ideal combination for both wildlife and birds. The eye relief was perfect both with and without glasses. The eye cup covers are useful only for storage, as they fell off all the time. I connected them to the strap, so they weren't lost, but they were pretty useless. The front lens covers were solid and stayed on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Quality Lenses
Cons
Best Uses
- Sporting Events/Concerts
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
totally loved the nikon monarch 10x42. i didt buy it earlier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Sporting Events/Concerts
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
These binocs are the perfect combination of power, clarity and size. Bright and not too shaky, I use these on walks at the shore and just looking at happenings on the street from my apartment window on the 7th floor. Great bang for the buck!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
I plan to use these binoculars for deer/turkey hunting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Case very useful
- Price versus performance
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Hunting
- Nature Observation
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
Price versus performance ratio is very positive
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
I use these binoculars for bird watching in Australia.
Things I like about them: the focus is fabulous; the wide strap is very comfortable around the neck and they are easy to hold.
I find for a female they are nice and light.
I particularly like the quick centre focus dial aspect.
Not great: the lense caps which push into the underneath can come out easily. Best to remove them so they don't get lost. I don't need to wear my glasses when using them.
I highly recommend them as a great pair of binoculars.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
have had these for about 3 weeks and use them primarily for birding.weight is just right and they are easy to hold and focus knob really responsive. They are high end in everything but the price.[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
Wonderful for birding and wildlife viewing. Great close-focus for butterflies!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
Bird and Animal watching
Clarity
Easy to use
Focuses easily
good magnification
love these! Great value
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
I use them for birding, the bino's are great: light weight, nice close focus ability and the lens clarity is impressive. Will be buying another pair for my wife soon!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binocular:
Great optics, horrible lens protectors that don't even come close to fitting!!! Can't believe Nikon did such a poor job on the covers. Front adequate, eyepiece won't even stay on if pointed down - not even close to holding in place
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- Adjustable Neck Strap
- Travel Case
- Set of Objective Lens Covers
- Limited 25 Year Warranty
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