Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 specs and field of view
Close focus of 6.6 ft on the Monarch HG 8x42 matches the median for 8x42 models, and the 435 ft field sits at place 5 of 75.
- Field of view
- 435 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.8 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 23.5 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 435 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 23.5 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 17.8 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the Monarch HG 8x42 suits
A 435 ft field and a calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil suit dusk watching across open ground. A 17.8 mm eye relief clears eyeglasses.
At 23.5 oz it is close to the 24.2 oz median, and the maker list price band is $1,000 to $2,000.
Monarch HG 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Monarch HG 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 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 8x42 specifications
Monarch HG 8x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 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 | 17.8 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 23.5 oz (665 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Width | 5.2 in (131 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch HG 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Monarch HG 8x42 shows 435 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 23.5 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch HG 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Monarch HG 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 435 ft | 17.8 mm | 6.6 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Maven B.1.2 8x42 | 420 ft | 18.1 mm | 4.9 ft | 26.8 oz | 5.3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | |
| Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 8x42 | 377 ft | 18.5 mm | 5 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| GPO Passion HD 8x42 | 375 ft | 19.5 mm | 6.5 ft | 29.3 oz | 5.3 mm | $1,000 to $2,000 |
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 8x42 | 8x42 | 435 ft | 17.8 mm | 6.6 ft | 23.5 oz | 5.3 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 10x30 | 10x30 | 362 ft | 15.2 mm | 6.6 ft | 15.9 oz | 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 8x42 questions
Monarch HG 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Monarch HG 8x42 has 17.8 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch HG 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Monarch HG 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch HG 8x42: how wide is the view?
Monarch HG 8x42 shows a view 435 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Monarch HG 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch HG 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.