Nikon · Updated July 2026
Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED: price & specs
The Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED costs $1699.95, #5 cheapest of 10 spotting scopes (median $1850). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 37/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 9 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: nikonusa.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED a good buy?
At $1700, the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED is #5 cheapest of the 10 spotting scopes we track, where the median is $1850. On the spec sheet, its eye relief of 16.1 mm is the lowest of the 7, its objective lens of 82 mm is below the median of the 10, and its length of 13.1 in is below the median of the 9.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1699.95 Nikon USA official product page (source) lists the price as "$1,699.95" for the MONARCH FIELDSCOPE 82ED-A WITH MEP-20-60 (model 16101). The Optics4Birding expert review (corroboration) cites an earlier MSRP of "$1,599.95" with the 20-60x eyepiece included; a Backyard Bird Center retailer listing for the same SKU 16101 shows $1,699.99. Current official Nikon MSRP $1,699.95 used. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Released | — |
| Objective lens (mm) | 82 |
| Magnification range | 20-60x |
| Glass type | ED |
| Viewing angle | both |
| Field of view ft1000yd | 111 |
| Close focus (ft) | 16.4 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 16.1 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Nitrogen purged | Yes |
| Length (in) | 13.1 |
| Weight (oz) | 57.8 |
Source: nikonusa.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by optics4birding.com. The Nikon USA product page for the MONARCH FIELDSCOPE 82ED-A WITH MEP-20-60 (model 16101) confirmed the exact model and listed all optical/physical specs plus the MSRP of $1,699.95: 82mm objective, 20-60x magnification, 111 ft @1000yd field of view at 20x, 16.4 ft close focus, 16.1mm eye relief, 57.8 oz body weight, 13.1 in body length, ED glass, waterproof and nitrogen-filled. The Optics4Birding expert review corroborated the model as the "Monarch 20-60x82 ED" Fieldscope, confirmed it is sold in both straight (82ED-S) and angled (82ED-A / 20-60x82-A) configurations — supporting viewingAngle "both" — and independently verified the 111 ft FOV, ~16 ft close focus, ~16mm eye relief, ED glass, and nitrogen-purged waterproof body (citing an earlier $1,599.95 MSRP). Nikon's global lineup page further confirmed both orientations and the 82ED-A body-only weight of 1,640 g (57.8 oz), matching the Nikon USA figure.
Is the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED worth it vs cheaper spotting scopes?
Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED against its closest cheaper and pricier spotting scopes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →
| Product | Price | Objective lens (mm) | Magnification range | Glass type | Viewing angle | Field of view ft1000yd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED this | $1699.95 | 82 | 20-60x | ED | both | 111 |
| Athlon Cronus G2 UHD 20-60x86 | $1249.99 | 86 | 20-60x | — | angled | 111 |
| Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85 | $1999.99 | 85 | 30-60x | HD | angled | 99 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED cost?
The Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED has a US price of $1699.95 (Nikon USA official product page (source) lists the price as "$1,699.95" for the MONARCH FIELDSCOPE 82ED-A WITH MEP-20-60 (model 16101). The Optics4Birding expert review (corroboration) cites an earlier MSRP of "$1,599.95" with the 20-60x eyepiece included; a Backyard Bird Center retailer listing for the same SKU 16101 shows $1,699.99. Current official Nikon MSRP $1,699.95 used.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED compare on price?
At $1700, the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED is #5 cheapest of the 10 spotting scopes we track, where the median is $1850.
What are the Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED's key specs?
Nikon Monarch Fieldscope 20-60x82 ED (Nikon): objectiveLensMm 82, magnificationRange 20-60x, glassType ED, viewingAngle both, fieldOfViewFt1000yd 111. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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