Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 specs and field of view
The 8x42 Monarch M7 has a 435 ft field that puts it at place 4 of 75 among 8x42 models, against a median of 393 ft.
- Field of view
- 435 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.1 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 23.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 435 ft view, wider than the typical 393 ft
- 23.6 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 17.1 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
Who the Monarch M7 8x42 suits
A 435 ft field makes it easy to find and hold a subject, and the calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil suits dusk. Its 17.1 mm eye relief covers eyeglass wearers.
At 23.6 oz it is close to the 24.2 oz median, and the 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
Monarch M7 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Monarch M7 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Monarch M7 8x42 specifications
Monarch M7 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 | 17.1 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 23.6 oz (670 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M7 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Monarch M7 8x42 shows 435 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 23.6 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M7 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M7 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 M7 8x42 | 435 ft | 17.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Bushnell R7 8x42 | 425 ft | 19 mm | 5 ft | 27.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 8x42 | 376 ft | 18 mm | 8.7 ft | 24.5 oz | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| OM System 8x42 PRO | 395 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 5.3 mm | $500 to $1,000 |
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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 8x42 | 8x42 | 435 ft | 17.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| 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 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 8x42 questions
Monarch M7 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M7 8x42 has 17.1 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch M7 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Monarch M7 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 M7 8x42: how wide is the view?
Monarch M7 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 M7 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M7 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.