OK- I know I am opening up a can of worms here because favorite binoculars
can be somewhat subjective, but I have a question. I also have a moderate
budget.

I have an older set of binoculars- they Swift Audubon 8 x 42 which I have
liked (I don't think they make them any more). My brother recently received
a pair of Nikon Monarchs- 8 x 42- and when I tried them out, I liked them
as much as my Swift's and perhaps a little better because they were
brighter.   So now I am on Amazon and they have a bunch of different Nikon
Monarchs 8 x 42- the Nikon Monarch3, the Nikon Monarch5 and they Nikon
Monarch7.

Here's my question- what is the difference between "3", "5", and "7"- ???
Do these numbers simply refer to a newer model, but basically the same
binoc, or does the number indicate a real improvement?  The "3" is
significantly less expensive then the "7" and I don't mind an older model
if its as good as the newer.

Does this make sense and does anyone have experience with Nikon Monarchs?

Thank you-

Hayward Chappell
Lawrence County

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Hayward Chappell
766 Private Rd. 3952
Willow Wood, OH 45696

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