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Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm is cheaper at $999.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED or Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm?

The Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm is the cheaper at $999.99. Get the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED for the stronger spec sheet, the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm
US price $1699.95 $999.99
BrandNikonLeupold
Released
Objective lens (mm) 82 85
Magnification range 20-60x 20-60x
Glass type ED HD
Viewing angle both angled
Field of view ft1000yd 111 91.7
Close focus (ft) 16.4 22
Eye relief (mm) 16.1 19
Waterproof Yes Yes
Nitrogen purged Yes Yes
Length (in) 13.1 17.7
Weight (oz) 57.8 78.2

Sources — Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED: nikonusa.com (verified 2026-07-11). Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm: leupold.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED and Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Objective lens (mm): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 82 vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 85
  • Glass type: Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED ED vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm HD
  • Viewing angle: Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED both vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm angled
  • Field of view ft1000yd: Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 111 vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 91.7
  • Close focus (ft): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 16.4 vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 22
  • Eye relief (mm): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 16.1 vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 19
  • Length (in): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 13.1 vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 17.7
  • Weight (oz): Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 57.8 vs Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 20-60x85mm 78.2

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