Cameras and Lenses

which one better ?



I am a beginner in binoculars. I want choice a binocular, but no idea for that.
Below are two binoculars which is better ? Please help me make a choice and say the reason. Also can give me another binocular which value between 260$ to 400$. very thanks

Swift 8.5x44mm BWCF Audubon Waterproof ED Binoculars

Prism Type: Porro
Magnification: 8.5x
Objective Diameter: 44mm
Angle of View: 8.2?
Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds): 420' (139 m at 1000 m)
Minimum Focus Distance: 10.0' (3.0 m)
Exit Pupil Diameter: 5.2mm
Eye Relief: 17mm
Relative Brightness: 26.8
Twilight Factor: 19.3
Focus Type: Center
Weatherproofing: Waterproof & fogproof
Tripod Socket: Yes
Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 2.8" (194 x 139 x 71mm) WxHxD
Weight: 1.75 lb (795 g)


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Nikon Monarch ATB 10x42 Binoculars

Focusing System: CF
Magnification x: 10
Objective Diameter (mm): 42
Real Angular Field of View: 6
Apparent Angular Field of View: 60
FOV @ 1000 yds (ft): 314
Close Focus Distance (ft): 8.2
Exit Pupil (mm): 4.2
Relative Brightness: 17.6
Eye Relief (mm): 15.5
Size (L&W) inches: 5.6x5.0
Size (L&W) mm: 143x129
Weight oz./grams: 21.1/600



Swift optics are better, Monarch is more rugged. The Monarch is a nice compromise of weight, materials, cost. Most of the expense is in the optics.


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