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Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 Binocular, Black (16027)
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Brand | Nikon |
Objective Lens Diameter | 42 Millimeters |
Magnification Maximum | 8 |
Color | Black |
Material | Aluminum |
About this item
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- Nikon's field flattener lens system works in conjunctions with MONARCH HG's wide field of view to provide a sharp, clear view to the lens periphery
- Nikon engineered the optical system of MONARCH HG around its ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass
- Locking diopter control maintains your personal setting until you want to change it
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Customer Rating | 4.3 out of 5 stars (33) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (200) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (115) | 4.0 out of 5 stars (27) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (1904) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (25) |
Price | $976.95$976.95 | $286.95$286.95 | $486.95$486.95 | $996.95$996.95 | $97.99$97.99 | $486.95$486.95 |
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Item Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.2 x 2.1 inches | 5.7 x 5.1 x 2.1 inches | 5.6 x 5.1 x 2.2 inches | 5.7 x 5.2 x 2.1 inches | 3.23 x 6.14 x 7.09 inches | 12.1 x 10.3 x 6.8 inches |
Item Weight | 1.47 lbs | 1.39 lbs | 1.48 lbs | 1.50 lbs | 4.80 ounces | 1.00 lbs |
Magnification Maximum | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | — |
Objective Lens Diameter | 42 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 42 millimeters | 42.0 millimeters |
From the manufacturer

Every precious moment you spend in the field deserves the advantage of extraordinary performance.


Stronger. Lighter. More Agile.
Because a binocular of this significance must always perform and do so without weighing you down, Monarch HG’s body is die-cast magnesium alloy. Providing optimum strength, impact resiliency and weight reduction, the slim body profile is further enhanced with rubberized panels to provide a sure grip in any conditions. To assure long-term optical acuity, Monarch HG objective and eyepiece lenses are protected by scratch-resistant coatings, while the nitrogen-filled body is waterproof and fogproof,
- Magnesium Alloy Body
- Rubber Armored body
- Waterproof, Fogproof Construction
Monarch HG
Nikon engineered the optical system of Monarch HG around its ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and high-quality multilayer coating that is applied to all lenses and prisms for brighter, higher resolution viewing. Nikon’s Field Flattener Lens System works in conjunction with Monarch HG’s extraordinarily wide field of view - 8.3o and 6.9o respectively in the 8x42 and 10x42 models - to provide a sharp, clear view to the outer edges of the lenses
- Enhanced Quality Optical System
- Fully Multicoated Lenses
- Armor Coating on External Lenses
- Phase Correction Coated Prisms
- Field Flattener Lens System
- Dielectric High Reflective Multilayer Prism Coating
- ED Glass Lenses
- Wide Field of View

Fully Multicoated Optics
Multiple layers of anti-reflective coating on all air-to-glass surfaces maximize light transmission, brightness and contrast.
Armor Lens Coating: Scratch-resistant coatings for eyepiece and objective lenses.
ED Glass: ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass reduces chromatic aberration to a remarkable degree, providing clear images with superior contrast.
Field Flattener Lens System: Delivers sharp images all the way to the edge of the field of view.

WIDE FIELD OF VIEW
Wide Field of View Binoculars have fields of view of 60° or greater.
Locking Diopter: Retains your personal setting.
Long Eye Relief: Provides 15mm or more of eye relief. Perfect for eyeglass wearers.
Turn & Slide Eyecups: Perfect for use with or without eyeglasses.

Magnesium Alloy Body
Lightweight and incredible durable.

Flip Down Objective Covers
Included along with replacement rubber objective trim rings (shown).

Optics

Locking Diopter Control

Magnesium Alloy Body

Objective Covers
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Nikon MONARCH HG 8x42 Binocular | Nikon MONARCH HG 10X42 Binocular | |
Magnification | 8x | 10x |
Angular Field of View (Real) | 8.3 ° | 6.9 ° |
Angular Field of View (Apparent) | 60.3 ° | 62.2 ° |
FOV at 1000 yds | 435 ft | 362 ft |
Wide FOV | ✓ | ✓ |
Exit Pupil | 5.3 mm | 4.2 mm |
Relative Brightness | 28.1 | 17.6 |
Eye Relief | 17.8 mm | 17.0 mm |
Size (Length x Width) | (5.7 ) x 5.2 in | (5.7 ) x 5.2 in |
Weight | 23.5 oz | 24 oz |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.2 x 2.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.47 pounds |
ASIN | B01N23V0CR |
Item model number | 16027 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,381 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #1,026 in Binoculars #5,581 in Hunting & Shooting Optics |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 19, 2017 |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Nikon Sport Optics |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Product Description
The new MONARCH HG was built from the ground up to achieve class-ruling optical performance, unrivaled ruggedness and exceptional handling. From eyecups to objective lenses, the new patriarch of the flagship MONARCH family pushes binocular performance to higher levels through design, technology and 20 years of MONARCH ATB-building experience.
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