For the $$$ Nikon Monarchs are probably the best glass out there (Just my 2 cents) I have a pair of 8x42s that I use for stalk hunting because there is less distortion if you are a little winded. They also offer excellent exit pupil for low light ability (5.3mm +/-). Used to be many sources said that 7mm exit pupil was the most a healthy eye could use...I have read recently that some sources believe 5mm is the most a heathy eye can make use of? All I know is they have excellent lowlight capability and outstanding glass. I also have a set of 10x42s (4.2 mm exit pupil) that I use for long distance glassing, but more frequently use in a stand where I am still and the magnification is greater but the distrtion is less as you are not breathing very hard. Any way you go... if you buy one of the Monarch ATB series I think you will be exceptionally pleased with the glass. The only downside to the Nikon binocs is that the lense covers suck. The eyepiece covers are OK, but the objective covers are _ _ _ _, unless they have changed them in the last few years. I replaced mine with a set of universal covers I purchased through Eagle Optics. Also...if you do not use one...buy on of the Crooked Horn or equivalent bino systems...They are the only way to wear your glass. Good Luck.