Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 specs and field of view
At 362 ft, the field of the 10x42 Monarch M7 is wide for the size, at place 13 of 87 and well past the 336 ft median.
- Field of view
- 362 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.5 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 24 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 362 ft view, wider than the typical 336 ft
- 24 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 16.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
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Who the Monarch M7 10x42 suits
The 362 ft field helps when you follow moving birds at 10x. The 16.5 mm eye relief clears eyeglasses by a small margin, and the 8.2 ft close focus handles nearby subjects reasonably.
A calculated exit pupil of 4.2 mm gives a dimmer view at dusk than any 8x42, and the 24 oz weight is close to the 24.9 oz median.
Monarch M7 10x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Monarch M7 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Monarch M7 10x42 specifications
Monarch M7 10x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 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 | 16.5 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 24 oz (680 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
| Width | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M7 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Monarch M7 10x42 shows 362 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 24 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M7 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M7 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 M7 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 24 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Steiner BluHorizons 10x42 | 300 ft | 16 mm | 6 ft | 25 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Bushnell R7 10x42 | 345 ft | 18 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x42 | 314 ft | 17 mm | 9.3 ft | 25 oz | 4.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
Other sizes of the Monarch M7
Nikon makes the Monarch M7 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 M7 10x42 | 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 24 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 | 8x30 | 435 ft | 15.1 mm | 6.6 ft | 16.4 oz | 3.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M7 10x30 | 10x30 | 351 ft | 15.8 mm | 6.6 ft | 16.6 oz | 3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 | 8x42 | 435 ft | 17.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Monarch M7 10x42 questions
Monarch M7 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M7 10x42 has 16.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch M7 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Monarch M7 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch M7 10x42: how wide is the view?
Monarch M7 10x42 shows a view 362 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Monarch M7 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M7 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.