Nikon Monarch HG 8x30 specs and field of view
Close focus of 6.6 ft on the Monarch HG 8x30 beats the 8.2 ft median for the 8x30 size, and ED glass is listed. The 435 ft field of view is above the 428 ft size median.
- Field of view
- 435 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.2 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 15.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.8 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 435 ft view, wider than the typical 428 ft
- Lightest of the 10: 15.9 oz
- 16.2 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the Monarch HG 8x30 suits
Close subjects and travel suit it at 15.9 oz, and 16.2 mm eye relief serves eyeglass wearers. The maker rates it for 5 m / 16.4 ft for 10 minutes.
The calculated 3.8 mm exit pupil is modest for dusk, and the maker list price band is $1,000 to $2,000.
Monarch HG 8x30 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Monarch HG 8x30 is one of 10 models in the 8x30 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 8x30 specifications
Monarch HG 8x30 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x30 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 30 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 435 ft at 1,000 yd (145 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 8.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 60.3° |
| Eye relief | 16.2 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 | 3.8 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 15.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 14.1 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch HG 8x30 against other 8x30 binoculars
Monarch HG 8x30 shows 435 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 428 ft median of the 10 8x30 models in the chart. At 15.9 oz it is at or under the 17 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch HG 8x30 and its nearest rivals
Monarch HG 8x30 next to the 8x30 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 8x30 | 435 ft | 16.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 15.9 oz | 3.8 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner M830r | 390 ft | 20 mm | 66 ft | 18.7 oz | 3.8 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 | 420 ft | 19 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.8 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven B.3 8x30 | 430 ft | 15.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 16.6 oz | 3.8 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 8x30 | 8x30 | 435 ft | 16.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 15.9 oz | 3.8 mm | Check price on 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 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 8x30 questions
Monarch HG 8x30: does it work with glasses?
Monarch HG 8x30 has 16.2 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch HG 8x30: what does 8x30 mean?
Monarch HG 8x30 magnifies 8 times through 30 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.8 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch HG 8x30: how wide is the view?
Monarch HG 8x30 shows a view 435 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 428 ft median of the 10 8x30 models in the chart.
Monarch HG 8x30: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch HG 8x30 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.