The review is applicable to Monarch HG 10x too :)

Less hand shake effect, wider field of view, brighter picture, better eye relief and lower weight are common refrains from binocular aficionados who commonly advocate the many advantages of 8x over 10x magnification.

Thanx a lot for ur appreciation :)

Does the slightly lower brightness/transmission of the HG negatively effect it for stargazing compared to the Conquest HD?

@@MattH-wg7ou Since i dont have the Conquest HD 10x42" and i can't really answer that. But with the Nikon Monarch HG 8*42 when i said it disappointed me is a bit unprecise, because when i think back at the situation i dont think the transmission was the problem i think it was x8 magnification that lead to the let down. Thats not a fair judgment because what i was looking was really a long range target and x8 is not made for that. Stargazing wise i would say that the HG x8 could reach a status of high regard if you have dark skies without light pollution.

You should go for Swarovski SLC 8x42, Its is actually 1-2% less than alpha glass if you wanna spend 1300-1500 USD. No flaw except plastic focus knob. With 10x42 u may have issues with stability, also ull lose on FOV, brightness for a fraction of zoom. If you wanna keep it till 1000 USD, Conquest, HG, Razor, Trinovid will be best. Price to Quality no one beats Monarch HG and nothing to complain with it.

@@adilhbk1 I was thinking of the EL, although it costs a bit more

@@adilhbk1 So if I was to pick between the Monarch HG & the SLC, Which would you prefer & why?

@@d.l.1157 You can go for it. But a very less difference with SLC, Field flattening is there if u like. Some dislike bcoz they miss the 3D effect.

@@d.l.1157 I own both. HG - Sharp Image, colour & contrast. Huge FOV, Light Weight. Design, Eyecups, Focus knob Body.. piece of art.40-50% less price. SLC - Almost Alpha Image quality, (clarity of glass is approx. 3-5% more than HG) fully rubberized, No complaint in body except plastic & hard focus knob. Swarovski's superb warranty. Bottomline If u wanna spend 1000 $ approx go with HG, 1500 $ go with SLC, you wont regret either. Above Comparison of both in 8x42.

Yeah its is no doubt, Zeiss conquest is fully rubberized, lotutec coation, very bright, sharp image but its eye pieces r problem.. They r short, so people basically order long ones sumtimes free sumtimes with added cost of better eye relief. There is also "bean effect" that is dark or obstruction on edges, i mean they not are wide for everyone, After sume time eye pieces dnt rotate correctly to 1 2 and 3 position.. they become get free on rotation...One user mentioned though myself neva heard that before... That after 5 years white grey dust comin out of Conquest. HG has brilliant image quality, 660 gms light weighted, amazing FOV, smooth precise focus wheel like Zeiss and its a beauty to hold. Only Binocular in its class which beats it is Swarovski SLC 8x42 not 10x42 by a very narrow margin of 1% or may 2%, very slight difference but even then HG has its pros and 40% lower price is huge factor. If someone asks me which Binocular to buy Blindly for Image quality.. Ill recommend SLC 8x42 100% and Monarch HG 98%. Conquest 98% For price to quality ratio and ergonomics ill say HG 100%. For strength of casing I'll say SLC 100%, ZEISS 98%, TRINOVID 98%, HG 95%. If you are bird watcher go for HG, If Hunter.. Hunting in an extremely wet, rough, difficult terrain.. Go for SLC, Conquest, Trinovid depending on budget, Though Monarch is equally strong but not fully rubberized like rest

I hand a conquest, build quality is a problem eyepiece kept falling out. Marks on the inside of the binoculars, like it’s been missed. Yesterday went in and now got the monarch hg 8x42. Zeiss terra 2020 edition seem to better from what i looked at last week.

The zeiss Conquest HD are a fantastic £600 pair of binoculars which was there original price when first introduced.

Another issue with the Conquest HD is the rubber armor chalk issue. It doesn’t seem to affect everyone’s but there’s a strong percentage it does. Including mine. I store mine in completely climate controlled conditions (I monitor temp and humidity in the room because of the guitars in there). However, every time I pull the Zeiss out the entire binocular: housing, eyecups, and lens covers (objective and ocular) are chalky white color that makes them look terrible and (to me) gives them a texture issue until it’s cleaned off. There is debate, at least on the forums, as to what it actually is. Some say that it’s all natural rubber and that it is slowly degrading (which I don’t think is the case), others say it’s natural substances that will come out over time with no ill effect, and others still say that it is the substance applied to insure that they don’t stick to the mold when formed. That seems to be the broader consensus among those in the know. Yes, it can be cleaned off fairly easily. But if yours do it, it will just reform in time. I’ve heard people defend them by saying all these different brands do the same. This is the only binocular I’ve ever had that does it. I own up and down the Nikon range, Swarovski SLC, Opticrons, Bushnell, Vortex, and two other Zeiss models. None of them have ever done it. It may not be a deal breaker to some, but I thought it worth bringing up. And, frankly, I feel like it is a stupid problem to have with $1,000ish binoculars.

I think 5 yrs.

Flattener has pros and cons both.. At Night its really good to watch night sky since stars are clear on edges but during daytime the 3D effect which u get from a premium bino is reduced. Its in general with Field Flattening irrespective of brand Monarch HG, Swaro EL etc.

I had the Monarch 7 8x42 before I got the Monarch HG 8x42. The HG has a wider field of view and is a little sharper and has less colour fringing. However, the Monarch 7 is still a great binocular. By the way, if it suits your budget, the Swarovski 8x25 Pocket CL is a great compact binocular priced a little less than the Monarch HG. Its not great in low light but it is very portable.

@@stevensonline8695 The HG has the cachet of ‘Made in Japan’ 🇯🇵. For casual users, the M7 is all the binocular one would ever need. But, for those with more sophisticated tastes, a more serious budget, the HG is the premium option. Like everything in life, it comes down to one’s own expectations and budget. Luckily, since the HG purchase price is not staggering, the HG becomes more attractive once you consider the HG proposition more…

@@stevensonline8695 Please, consider making a M7 vs HG comparison video! Many thanks in advance. 🇯🇵

@@user-kc1tf7zm3b I'm afraid I no longer have the M7 to offer a side-by-side comparison. My comparison on the above comment was meant to be concise; I have yet to make any videos for KZfaq. By the way, I would agree that for most users, the M7 is all the binocular one would need. However, I recently had the opportunity to compare the Monarch HG with the new Swarovski NL Pure and it blew the HG out of the water.

@@stevensonline8695 The mid-level July 2012 Monarch 7 has been succeeded by the September 2021 Monarch M7, which has a relatively modest price of $490. Nikon did publish a Monarch M7 press release back in September. With the Swarovski NL Pure 8x42 having a very serious US street price of $3000, this is only for the most discerning and demanding users, who are often professionals. Would you seriously consider the NL Pure? Or, does the HG have enough performance to satisfy your needs for the foreseeable future? The $980 HG was released in July 2016, so one would think the HG has a good deal of time left to still be current.

Both are excellent Binoculars, Ofcourse EDG is better and of the best in the world but so is the price. May i know your purpose?

@@adilhbk1 sir like tracking in mountains

@@aditichaturvedi2437 Nikon HG would be good and perhaps best at given price point, EDG is expensive and one of the best.. Since ur a female and u want it for mountain tracking i would recommend u an 8x32..If price is not a concern u can check Swaro EL 8x32, Zeiss SF 8x32 etc. Benefits would be less weight, stability, wider FOV than 10x, a lil more brightness too.

I really like the Kowa Genesis Prominar XD with fluorite glass in 10x33.

I am from India in Norway right now. So available in both countries

Austria

Yes it a superb binocular, people have brand loyalty. I too own it and love it as much as my MHG or Zeiss.

Wish I could stretch to an SLC, instead considering Conquest HD.

Sorry Bro, Neva tried :)

LOL you are kidding right?

@@wjun0131 I tried Razor a week back, brilliant binos but heavy.

@@adilhbk1 I meant Vortex doesn't make anything comparable to a Swaro.

Much better off buying a Japan or USA made Maven B series line instead. I bought a Maven B5 instead of the Vortex Razor UHD and never regretted my decision for a far superior quality brand.