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title: "Discussion on \"Nikon vs Vortex Spotting Scope for Safari: Razor HD 27-60x85 vs Monarch Fieldscope 82ED\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Nikon vs Vortex Spotting Scope for Safari: Razor HD 27-60x85 vs Monarch Fieldscope 82ED\". Field comparison of the two scopes I weigh against each other for African birding, tracking and overland work."
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# [Nikon vs Vortex Spotting Scope for Safari: Razor HD 27-60x85 vs Monarch Fieldscope 82ED](https://www.krantzoutdoors.com/best-spotting-scope-safari?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Field comparison of the two scopes I weigh against each other for African birding, tracking and overland work.

May 27 · 13 min read · krantzoutdoors.com  
Updated Oct 15  
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