Nikon Optics: Nikon Scopes & Binoculars

Nikon EDG 8x42 Binoculars

About Nikon

Whilst the Nikon brand name was first used in 1946, it was really in 1917 when three of Japan's leading optical manufacturers merged to form a comprehensive, fully integrated optical company known as Nippon Kogaku K.K. It was only a year later when they started optical glass production and research and in 1921 the first binoculars were produced: The MIKRON 4x, 6x, ultra-small prism binoculars.

Today the Nikon brand name is probably best known for it's cameras, but they also have such a huge range of rifle scopes, spotting scopes and binoculars, it is difficult to know where to start. From 2001 the Nikon Sport optics side of their business was reorganized and is an independent company and they now produce some of the best value for money binoculars, riflescopes, rangefinders, spotting scopes and digiscoping equipment on the market.

>The Nikon Binocular Range

Nikon binoculars, like the other Japanese binocular brands tend to focus on technology and value for money, without sacrificing quality, with some binoculars carrying a 25-year limited warranty.

Nikon is dedicated total customer satisfaction and are so sure of the quality of their products that, if your Nikon Binocular requires service or repair not covered by their 25 Year Limited Warranty, Nikon will repair or replace it (even if it was your fault) for just $10, plus return shipping and handling.

They offer a vast range of binoculars and provide binoculars for virtually any application, making it easy to find optics for your own specific needs.

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Nikon 8x42 Monarch ATB Binoculars>Nikon Monarch ATB Binoculars

Nikon's most popular range of binoculars combine quality and performance at a price point that has made Monarch ATB binoculars one of the best selling ranges of binoculars in the world.

Within this largest series of binoculars from Nikon they have a pair for almost everyone from professionals to occasional users in almost any application.

All Monarch ATB binoculars are both waterproof, fogproof with great quality optics for almost any weather and light conditions and the Arsenic and lead free Eco-Glass lenses are not only good for the environment, but come with multi-coating and phase-correction prisms result in optimum brightness and resolution.

An oversized focus knob enables quick and easy focusing and turn-and-lock eyecups with good eye-relief, for use with and without eyeglasses.

The most popular model within the range is the Monarch 8x42 ATB that has 8x magnification and 42mm objective diameter lens featuring multilayer-coated lenses of the highest quality for beautifully defined images, O-ring seals and nitrogen gas for added resistance to challenging environments, and a durable design with rubber armoring for a reliable performance and comfortable grip.

There is also a camouflage model that uses a high-definition printing process for the effect and which gives hunters an edge in areas where green is the predominant color.

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Nikon EDG 10x42 Binoculars>Nikon EDG Binoculars

Aimed at the outdoor enthusiast, these are Nikon's flagship binoculars and as such the Nikon EDG binoculars use the highest quality optics with Nikon’s exclusive ED glass NIKKOR® lenses to offer extremely bright and high contrast images.

Nikon's EDG optics use Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation for brighter and clearer viewing. This technology is also used in their high end spotting scopes.

The EDG series of binoculars come in two different objective lens diameters (42mm and a more compact 32mm). The most popular binocular within this series would be the 8x42, which make ideal bird watching binoculars and the 10x42, perfect for all types of nature, wildlife and sporting observation.

All EDG binoculars are o-ring sealed and dry nitrogen-filled to withstand any weather conditions and come with Horn-shaped detachable eyecups that are ergonomically countered to block out peripheral light.

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Specification Comparison Chart: Nikon EDG Binoculars
If you are not sure wich EDG binocular to go for, this chart, that compares the main specifications of the Nikon EDG range may help. For example it is interesting to compare the field of views between the 8x and 10x models, making it obvious why most bird watchers, where field of view is important opt for an 8x magnification.

Model name EDG 8x32 EDG 10x32 EDG 7x42 EDG 8x42 EDG 10x42
Magnification (x) 8 10 7 8 10
Objective diameter (mm) 32 32 42 42 42
Angular field of view (Real/degree) 7.8 6.5 8.0 7.7 6.5
Angular field of view (Apparent/degree) 57.2 59.2 52.2 56.6 59.2
Field of view at 1,000m (m) 136 114 140 135 114
Exit pupil (mm) 4.0 3.2 6.0 5.3 4.2
Relative brightness 16.0 10.2 36.0 28.1 17.6
Eye relief (mm) 18.5 17.3 22.1 19.3 18.0
Close focusing distance (m) 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm) 54-76 54-76 55-76 55-76 55-76
Weight (g) 655 650 785 785 790
Length (mm) 138 138 149 148 151
Width (mm) 139 139 141 141 141
Type Roof Roof Roof Roof Roof

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Nikon Monarch X 10.5x45 Binoculars>Nikon Monarch X Binoculars

This is a new Nikon Binocular series combining the latest advancements in construction with optical technology.

The main features of the the Monarch X include Nikon's advanced dielectric high-reflective multi-layer prism coating, formerly available only on the EDG binocular range, giving you brighter, more crisp images in low light conditions of dusk and dawn.

The Multi-position click-stop eyecups allow the Monarch X Binoculars to be used with or without eyeglasses.

Nikon Monarch X binoculars are both waterproof and fogproof and feature an enlarged central focus knob for extra fast focusing. The body construction is both lightweight and strong weighing just 26 ounces and the rubber-armored coating provides excellent non-slip grip in any environment.

Monarch X binoculars are only available with large 45mm objective lenses with two magnification options:

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  • Nikon Monarch X 10.5x45 Binoculars

Specification Comparison Chart: Nikon Monarch X Binoculars

Model name MONARCH X 8.5x45DCF MONARCH X 10.5x45DCF
Magnification (x) 8.5 10.5
Objective diameter (mm) 45 45
Angular field of view (Real/degree) 6.3 6.3
Angular field of view (Apparent/degree) 50.1 60.0
Field of view at 1,000m (m) 110 110
Exit pupil (mm) 5.3 4.3
Relative brightness 28.1 18.5
Eye relief (mm) 20.6 16.0
Close focusing distance (m) 3.0 3.0
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm) 56-72 56-72
Weight (g) 720 730
Length (mm) 156 156
Width (mm) 139 139
Type Roof Roof

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Nikon 10x25 Ecobins Binoculars>Nikon Ecobins Binoculars

Unique selling point: Enviromentally aware binoculars

Nikon say that they are committed to protecting the environment and have started to produce binoculars that have been manufactured with the environment in mind.

The Ecobins Binoculars are made with premium optics made from Eco-friendly, lead-free glass, non-chloride rubber and no harmful inks or dyes.

What is more, each binocular comes with a 100% natural Lenzing fiber case and strap, Fiberstone Tree-free packaging and includes a donation to the National Audubon Society.

At te moment there are only one size of binocular in this range, but I am sure over time this will increase.

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Nikon 10 x 36 SHE Safari Monarch ATB Binoculars

Nikon 10x36 SHE Safari Monarch ATB Binoculars

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Nikon 10 x 25 Ecobins Binoculars

Nikon 10x25 Ecobins Binoculars

The 10x25 Nikon Ecobins Binoculars combine a tough, lightweight, fully waterproof body with some great optics that include features like aspherical eyepiece lenses to decrease distortion. Combine this with the knowledge that they have been manufactured with the environment in mind means you can take them almost anywhere and feel good in the knowledge that you are not harming the very thing you are looking at through them.

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Nikon 10 x 32 EDG Binoculars

Nikon 10x32 EDG Binoculars

The Nikon 10x32 EDG binoculars come with Nikon's fantastic ED glass lenses, advanced multilayer coating and phase correction roof prisms not only do they produce stunning clear images, but they weighing just 650g and are only 14cm long these really are exceptional binoculars.

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Nikon 10 x 42 EDG Binoculars

Nikon 10x42 EDG Binoculars

Designed to compete with the best binoculars in the world, the 10x42 Nikon EDG binocular comes with Nikon's fantastic ED glass lenses and advanced multilayer coating and phase correction roof prisms that produce stunning clear images with a powerful 10x magnification, a tough, waterproof and fog-proof body and so much more.

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Nikon 10 x 36 Monarch ATB DCF Binoculars

Nikon 10x36 Monarch ATB DCF Binoculars

Fully Multi-coated Lenses with Phase corrected Bak-4 Roof prisms. The 10x36 Monarch ATB binoculars bundle great performance with a lightweight, compact and super rugged body.

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>Nikon Spotting Scopes

Nikon offers a broad selection of excellent quality Fieldscopes, Spotting Scopes and interchangeable eyepieces. A rugged waterproof construction means that these can handle most situations out in the field. May models within their range have won awards for optical performance or innovative technology.

The Nikon Spotting Scope Range:

  • Nikon EDG Fieldscopes
  • Nikon Fieldscopes
  • Nikon Spotting Scopes

>Nikon Rifle Scopes

Adding to their impressive list of binoculars and spotting scopes, the Nikon range of riflescopes is also impressive. What is also impressive is the quality and value for money that you get with Nikon riflescopes: They are bright, clear, precise and rugged. Nikon is give sportsmen a wide selection of the best hunting optics money can buy— while at the same time pushing the envelope to create revolutionary capabilities for the serious hunter.

The Nikon Rifle Scope Range:

  • Nikon Monarch Rifle Scopes
  • Nikon Laser IRT Rifle Scopes
  • Nikon Buckmasters Rifle Scopes
  • Nikon ProStaff Rifle Scopes
  • Nikon Titanium Rifle Scopes
  • Nikon Omega Rifle Scopes
  • Nikon Slughunter Rifle Scopes
  • Nikon Encore Rifle Scopes
  • NikonDotsights Rifle Scopes

>Nikon Rangefinders

Nikon's line of laser rangefinders designed for golfing and hunting and includes models with high-performance accuracy, slim, one-hand operation design, waterproof and fogproof construction, bright, multicoated optics, lithium battery, 7x magnification. Nikon knows that when distance matters, nothing is more essential than accuracy and most have half-yard precision up to 550 yards.

Nikon's golf rangefinders offer compact and lightweight design, fast, one-touch measurements, focusing diopter, multicoated optics, folding rubber eyecup, and LCD display; these rangefinders can distance different targets in succession for up to 8 seconds.

Nikon Rangefinder Range:

  • Nikon Callaway Rangefinder
  • Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder
  • Nikon Monarch Rangefinder
  • Nikon Riflehunter Rangefinder
  • Nikon Archer's Choice Rangefinder
  • Nikon ProStaff Rangefinder
  • Nikon Forestry Rangefinder

>Nikon Digiscoping

Combined with their cameras, Nikon leads the way in the field of digiscoping with a stellar array of attachments and adapters that combine any of their Fieldscopes and Spotting Scopes to the globally acclaimed Nikon COOLPIX and Nikon D-series SLR digital cameras. Because the equipment is all from the same brand, it enables you to easy capture close-ups of distant birds and wildlife - without having to carry along heavy telephoto lenses.


Nikon Technology


Nikon ED Glass
Nikon’s exclusive ED glass was developed to push the limits of optical performance by eliminating chromatic aberration, or the dispersion that occurs when light rays of varying wavelengths pass through optical glass. Nikon ED glass produces brilliant, high resolution images that are extremely bright, razor sharp and free of flare for unparalleled viewing.

Nikon dielectric coated prisms
These produce sharper and brighter views with multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds on the glass surface that make for bright and vivid sight pictures.


>Nikon Contact Details

North American Office
Nikon Inc.
1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, N.Y. 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Phone: +1-631-547-4200 Fax: +1-631-547-0299

UK Office
Nikon U.K. Ltd.
380 Richmond Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey KT2 5PR, U.K.
Phone: +44-20-8541-4440 Fax: +44-20-8541-4584

 
 

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Buy a Nikon EDG binocular or spotting scope and Nikon will send you a free D3000 camera kit with 18-55VR Nikkor lens >> More Details.