Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 specs and field of view
The Monarch HG 10x30 has a 362 ft field of view, first of 10 models in the 10x30 size, over a median of 346 ft. Close focus is 6.6 ft.
- Field of view
- 362 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.2 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 15.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Widest view of the 10: 362 ft
- Lightest of the 10: 15.9 oz
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
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Who the Monarch HG 10x30 suits
Close subjects and light carries suit it at 15.9 oz, with ED glass listed. The maker rates it for 5 m / 16.4 ft for 10 minutes.
The calculated exit pupil is 3 mm, which suits daylight, and the maker list price band is $1,000 to $2,000.
Monarch HG 10x30 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Monarch HG 10x30 is one of 10 models in the 10x30 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $1,000 to $2,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars over $1,000.
Monarch HG 10x30 specifications
Monarch HG 10x30 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x30 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 30 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 362 ft at 1,000 yd (121 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.9° |
| Apparent field of view | 62.2° |
| Eye relief | 15.2 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 15.9 oz (450 g) |
| Length | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Width | 5 in (126 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Up to 5 m / 16.4 ft for 10 minutes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 9 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch HG 10x30 against other 10x30 binoculars
Monarch HG 10x30 shows 362 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 346 ft median of the 10 10x30 models in the chart. At 15.9 oz it is at or under the 16.7 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch HG 10x30 and its nearest rivals
Monarch HG 10x30 next to the 10x30 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 | 362 ft | 15.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 15.9 oz | 3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Swarovski CL Companion 10x30 | 345 ft | 18 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Imagic IS 10x30 | 270 ft | 15 mm | 9.5 ft | 18.8 oz | 3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Maven B.3 10x30 | 341 ft | 15.3 mm | 8.2 ft | 16.8 oz | 3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
Other sizes of the Monarch HG
Nikon makes the Monarch HG in 4 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 | 10x30 | 362 ft | 15.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 15.9 oz | 3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch HG 8x30 | 8x30 | 435 ft | 16.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 15.9 oz | 3.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 | 8x42 | 435 ft | 17.8 mm | 6.6 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 | 10x42 | 363 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 24 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Monarch HG 10x30 questions
Monarch HG 10x30: does it work with glasses?
Monarch HG 10x30 has 15.2 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Monarch HG 10x30: what does 10x30 mean?
Monarch HG 10x30 magnifies 10 times through 30 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch HG 10x30: how wide is the view?
Monarch HG 10x30 shows a view 362 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 346 ft median of the 10 10x30 models in the chart.
Monarch HG 10x30: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch HG 10x30 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.