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Optics are changing quicker than you think as improvements are being produced each day.
Two popular products of the optics world are Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 and Nikon Monarch HG 8x42.
This model of Leica was released in 2016, as well as this model of Nikon, and they are both German companies.
With so many similarities, it is difficult to choose a favorite, that is why we created this comparison: to help you decide.
Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 VS Nikon Monarch HG 8x42
Leica Trinovid and Nikon Monarch are considered to be all-purpose instruments as they combine very good light gathering capabilities with a body that is not too large or heavy. 8x42 binoculars are best at shorter to mid-distances, especially if you need to follow small, or fast-moving objects when hunting, or birdwatching.
You can also read our Ultimate 8x42 Binoculars Buying Guide here .
The price for Leica Trinovid HD 10x42 is €1,090.00, and the price for Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 is €1,049.00, which makes Leica €41 more expensive.
Nikon HG 8x42 is more lightweight, as it weighs 680 g, and Leica Trinovid 8x42 weighs 730 g.
The length and width are where Leica gets more points (149 mm and 125 mm) in contrast to Nikon (145 mm and 131 mm).
The warranty period on Trinovid 8x42 is 10 years, while it is only 2 years on HG.
The body type on both binoculars is single hinge, and they are both fog-proof and waterproof, as they are filled with nitrogen gas.
Both Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 and Nikon HG 8x42 sport the Roof Smidth-Pechan prism type.
The field of view is wider on Nikon, which is 121 m / 1000 m than on Leica and its 113 m / 1000 m field of view.
The eye relief is also where Nikon HG is superior: 17 mm in contrast to Leica Trinovid: 15 mm.
However, when it comes to close focus, Leica has a smaller close focus of 1.6 m, and Nikon a larger one of 2 m.
Their diopter setting position is on the right eyepiece, and their focusing system is central.
The decision whether to buy Leica Trinovid HD or Nikon HG rests completely on your own choice and demand
but seeing the overall performance level of the binoculars can help you with your idea to enrich your experience.
• Warranty • Close focus
• Field of view• Eye relief• Price
• Mass• Field of view• Eye relief
• Close focus
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