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  1. K

    Nikon Monarch Fieldscope vs Celestron Regal M2 80ED vs Vortex Diamondback - tough choice

    Thank you all! I have bought Celestron Regal M2 80ED 20-60x, 80mm angled
  2. K

    Nikon Monarch Fieldscope vs Celestron Regal M2 80ED vs Vortex Diamondback - tough choice

    The Viper is about the same price as the Monarch but Viper is 2.17kg compared to others at 1.6-1.7kg, that's significant increase in weight. The Razor is twice the price of Viper and Monarch - equivalent to the cost of 2 weeks overseas birding trip! I think I'll get Celestron Regal M2 80ED and...
  3. K

    Nikon Monarch Fieldscope vs Celestron Regal M2 80ED vs Vortex Diamondback - tough choice

    The eye relief data you give here, is that for the Nikon or for all 20-60x eyepieces? The figures I found quoted by shops was 16mm for Monarch, 20mm for Celestron Regal, 18-20 for Diamondback. I use glasses to spot the birds. I use binoculars with and without glasses. So long eye relief is...
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    Nikon Monarch Fieldscope vs Celestron Regal M2 80ED vs Vortex Diamondback - tough choice

    Nikon warranty is 10 yrs I believe
  5. K

    Nikon Monarch Fieldscope vs Celestron Regal M2 80ED vs Vortex Diamondback - tough choice

    Thanks! Opticron doesn't seem to be available in Australia
  6. K

    Nikon Monarch Fieldscope vs Celestron Regal M2 80ED vs Vortex Diamondback - tough choice

    About to buy my first scope to use at wetlands and beaches where I can't get closer to the birds. Going by what's most recommended in articles and within my budget I have narrowed it down to these three: Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 82ED 20-60x, 82mm angled $1825 10yr warranty Celestron...
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