I got a pair of refurbished 8x43 Elites a couple of days ago and have been comparing them with 8x42 Monarchs in my back yard.
I set out a can of insect spray with different sizes and colors of print on it at different distances. At 25 feet I could see smaller print clearer with the Monarchs but could not see this difference at 50 ft or when looking at birds on my feeders. In each instance, the Elites provided a brighter view.
Question: In actual birding situations, does the added brightness provided by the Elites overcome the edge in visual acuity provided by the Monarchs?
Other differences noted: The Monarchs feel lighter, have a closer focus by two feet, and have a smoother and sensitive focus. The Elites have an edge in ergonomics and cosmetic features.
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Question: In actual birding situations, does the added brightness provided by the Elites overcome the edge in visual acuity provided by the Monarchs?
Other differences noted: The Monarchs feel lighter, have a closer focus by two feet, and have a smoother and sensitive focus. The Elites have an edge in ergonomics and cosmetic features.