Nikon Monarch ATB binocular series comes with various features that you cannot afford to miss. In case of series no., 8 x 42, “the first number in the series denotes the magnification power i.e. eight times. The second number denotes the size of the lens in front of the binoculars.” Monarch series of Nikon has been given a rating of 5, which itself tells about its popularity and worth. Nikon Monarch ATB comes with shock proof, waterproof and fog proof lenses. These binoculars are very handy to use, come in lightweight, so that you can easily dangle them around your neck, and carry them anywhere you want. www.opticsplanet.net is the right place where you can explore and buy wide variety of Nikon Binoculars.