- 10x42 is what most would call "Industry Standard" in the world of Binos.
- Nikon Monarch is their "Top of the Line", and they only come in 5 & 7. The later is the best/most expensive.
- You cannot (for the most part) beat Nikons "bang-for-yourbuck" value. They're as good as most $1000-$1500 binos @ half the price.
Your decision is solid... Buy the Monarch 7 binos !
I would have bought them, if I did't get a pair of Steiners Predators for $350.