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Brian, let me know which you choose, I'm in the same position at the moment, and I still haven't decided! For me, it's either the 8x42bn leica, Nikon 8x42, or zeiss (not sure which yet) , and I just can't make my mind up....
Brian,
We just bought the Nikon Monarch 8x42 and think they are GREAT! Good luck.