Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 vs Nikon Monarch HG 8x42
Quick take: The Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 costs $90 less; the Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 has a wider field of view (435 vs 420 ft @ 1000 yds); the Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 gathers more light with a larger 42mm objective.
| Spec | Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 | Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $990 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (500) | 4.7★ (600) |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 8x |
| Objective | 32mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.0mm | 5.3mm |
| Field of view | 420 ft @ 1000 yds | 435 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 18mm | 17.8mm |
| Close focus | 4.9 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 19.4 oz | 23.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 4.4 in | 5.7 x 5.2 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Nikon Monarch HG 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter