Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 specs and field of view
A 435 ft field is rare in a compact: the 8x30 Monarch M7 sits at place 3 of 10 while it weighs 16.4 oz.
- Field of view
- 435 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15.1 mm
- Close focus
- 6.6 ft
- Weight
- 16.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.8 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 435 ft view, wider than the typical 428 ft
- 16.4 oz, lighter than the typical 17 oz
- Focuses as close as 6.6 ft
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Who the Monarch M7 8x30 suits
Long walks favor the 16.4 oz body, and the 6.6 ft close focus suits nearby subjects. A 435 ft field helps you find birds quickly.
The calculated exit pupil of 3.8 mm gives less light at dusk than a 42 mm model, and a 15.1 mm eye relief is short for eyeglasses.
Monarch M7 8x30 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Monarch M7 8x30 is one of 10 models in the 8x30 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Monarch M7 8x30 specifications
Monarch M7 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 | 15.1 mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 16.4 oz (465 g) |
| Length | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (125 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 | 3.8 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 15.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 14.1 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M7 8x30 against other 8x30 binoculars
Monarch M7 8x30 shows 435 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 428 ft median of the 10 8x30 models in the chart. At 16.4 oz it is at or under the 17 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M7 8x30 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M7 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 M7 8x30 | 435 ft | 15.1 mm | 6.6 ft | 16.4 oz | 3.8 mm | $500 to $1,000 | 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 |
| Steiner Predator AF 8x30 | 360 ft | 15 mm | 10 ft | 19 oz | 3.8 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Steiner Military-Marine 8x30 | 390 ft | 15 mm | 66 ft | 17.1 oz | 3.8 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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 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 | |
| Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 | 10x42 | 362 ft | 16.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 24 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Monarch M7 8x30 questions
Monarch M7 8x30: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M7 8x30 has 15.1 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 M7 8x30: what does 8x30 mean?
Monarch M7 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 M7 8x30: how wide is the view?
Monarch M7 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 M7 8x30: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M7 8x30 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.