ORIGINAL: Jayhawk_Vortex
I will tell you the Vortex Diamondbacks are every bit as good as those Monarchs, but $90 less.
Now you got me interested. I'm comparing both the Monarch and the Diamondbacks online. Seems like the Vortex's weigh 3.7 ounces more, smidget bulkier, 1.6mm less eye relief BUT have aincreased close focus of 3.7 ft over the Nikonsand 90 foot more FOV. Vortex has a Lifetime warranty where as Nikon has the 25 year limited warranty. Hmmmm....[&:]
Seems like there are a few differences but I don't think it's a $90 difference. I need to do more research but Vortex is sounding nice as well.
Are flip-up objective lens covers an option with the Vortex? I don't think Nikon offers that.