Vortex Optics
Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85
$2399.99
Released 2016
Best Spotting Scopes · head-to-head
Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED is cheaper at $1699.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED
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Which is better: the Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 or Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED?
The Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED is the cheaper at $1699.95. The Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 | Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2399.99 | $1699.95 |
| Brand | Vortex Optics | Nikon |
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Objective lens (mm) | 85 | 82 |
| Magnification range | 27-60x | 20-60x |
| Glass type | HD | ED |
| Viewing angle | both | both |
| Field of view ft1000yd | 117 | 111 |
| Close focus (ft) | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 17 | 16.1 |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes |
| Nitrogen purged | Yes | Yes |
| Length (in) | 15.5 | 13.1 |
| Weight (oz) | 65.6 | 57.8 |
Sources — Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11). Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED: nikonusa.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 and Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Objective lens (mm): Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 85 vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 82
- Magnification range: Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 27-60x vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 20-60x
- Glass type: Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 HD vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED ED
- Field of view ft1000yd: Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 117 vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 111
- Eye relief (mm): Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 17 vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 16.1
- Length (in): Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 15.5 vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 13.1
- Weight (oz): Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 65.6 vs Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED 57.8