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Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 Binocular | Our Flagship Binoculars | Waterproof, Fogproof, Rubber-Armored, Wide Field of View, Oil & Water Repellent Coating, Locking Diopter | Official Nikon USA Model

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Features

  • 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

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.

Brand: Nikon


Age Range (Description): Adult


Special Feature: Portable, Lightweight


Objective Lens Diameter: 42 Millimeters


Magnification Maximum: 8


Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.2 x 2.1 inches


Item Weight: 1.47 pounds


Item model number: 16027


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 19, 2017


Department: Unisex


Manufacturer: Nikon Sport Optics


Country of Origin: Japan


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    • Swarovski SLC VS Zeiss Conquest HD VS NIKON HG
Size: 8x42
Below is my review of the Monarch HG 8x42 and how it stacks up to close competition and less/more expensive competition. I am coming from a Monarch 5 8x42 (newer ED version) I have used for a few years Hopefully this helps people make a decision. My pick ended up being the MONARCH HG 8x42, reasons are outlined below. So I have tried 4 commonly compared BIONS back to back: - Monarch HG 8x42 (HG) ~$1,000 new - Conquest HD 8x42 (HD) ~1,000 new - Swarovski SLC 8x42 (SLC) ~$1,500 new - Monarch 5 8x42 (M5) (newer ED version) ~$300 new They are all different and excel in different areas compared to each other. Here are the comparisons of the above 4 Sharpness: SLC>HD=HG>>M5 (HD might be better? I can't find it, SLC I can) Edge to edge sharpness HD>SLC=HG>>>M5 (HD "technically" wins, but b/c FOV of HG is so large, more stuff is actually sharp) Brightness: SLC>HD=HG>>M5 Least CA SLC>HD>HG>>M5 (HD very VERY slightly Less CA than HG, SLC CA almost non existent) Weight (Least to most) HG>SLC>HD (on stats HD=SLC, in use SLC noticeably lighter than HD) Color accuracy (Not sure, but to me): HG>HD=SLC>M5 (HD a little grey prob due to less contrast), (SLC kind of yellow tint?maybe?) Contrast SLC=HG>HD>M5 (SLC may have slight edge to HG, I can't tell) Focus depth SLC>HG=M5>>HD (HD too thin, gets annoying and always "focus hunting") Exit pupil (least Black outs during use) SLC(5.3mm)=HG(5.3mm)=M5(5.3mm)>>HD (5.25mm) During use alot more black out with HD Focus knob (smoothness/light) HD>HG>SLC=M5 Diopter adjustment (personal preference between HG and SLC, I prefer HG) HG=SLC (both locking)>>HD (not locking) Focus/ over drive past infinity HD=HG=M5>>SLC (SLC is like -4 or so, HD and HG are at least -6.5) Close focus HD-6.5'=HG-6.6'>M5-8.2'>>SLC-10.5' Eye cup adjustment SLC>HG>M5>>HD (HD works, just really stiff) Manufacture HG Japan, HD Germany, SLC Austria, M5 glass made in Japan finished in China Build Quality SLC>>HG>HD>M5 (SLC really feels like quality here, esp. eye cup function) Construction HG (Magnesium) = SLC (Magnesium) >> HD (Aluminum) > M5 poly carb/fiberglass/plastic? Protection / Durability HD>>SLC>HG>M5 (HD is built like a tank and Heavy, if you rap on it it is solid like a brick. If you rap on SLC you can her something vibrating, SLC does have alot of padding, HG sounds a little hollow and has least padding) Not issue for me, I am very gentle with my binos and I don't hunt. Ease / pleasure to use SLC=HG>>M5>HD (focus wheel, weight and FOV: HG>SLC. HD makes you "work" for the view. HD is not as forgiving esp. b/c of focus depth. you really have to get "jiggy" with the focus wheel, have your eyes perfectly centered, the narrow FOV you have to move, weight also makes it more cumbersome) IMO the optics in the HD might be ever so slightly (I mean very slightly) better than the HG, but the HG's ergonomic and ease of use make it more pleasurable to use than the HD. The HGs are more forgiving. The weight, FOV, and focus depth adds to the ergonomics. In spite of very slightly more CA on the HG vs the HD I find myself reaching for the HG vs the HD. In addition, using the HG leaves me not fatigued, and I look forward to it using next time. Where as, after using the HD I feel fatigued and recalling limitations (like constant focusing and weight) as opposed to recalling what I was looking at. I find the ergonomic of the HD negatively distracting and I find them to get in the way of viewing. And I find the ergonomics of the HG to allow me focus on what I am looking at and forget about the binoculars. I had the same feeling with the SLC (actually even more so than the HG). At the given prices I think the Nikon HG wins hands down. At cost non-issue the SLC is clearly the best as it should be at ~1.5x the cost. I don't think the SLC's price gives you 1.5x more bino than the HG. M5 is still AMAZING value for price and fantastic binos. The HG is definitely a considerable upgrade from my Monarch 5 8x42 in every regard. All of the above are my personal preferences and opinions. In addition, the top 3 (SLC, HG, HD) it is kind of splitting hairs and any of these binos are excellent instruments. I could have been happy with any, but it is nice to have options. In the comparisons above I really needed to look and test them side by side to find the differences. I hope the above helps future buyers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2020 by Straight up!
    • Feels more like a scientific instrument
Size: 8x42
I don’t buy high end binoculars without exhausting many other possibilities and weighing the pros/cons. If you are looking at these you probably looked at the monarch M7, then perhaps other brands. I actually chose the HG over a brand new M7 priced at $380. There’s a difference if you compare them side by side, wider field in focus and overall slightly better image quality and feel. But if you didn’t have them side by side, I’d be satisfied with the M7. What made me pull the trigger on the HG is I don’t plan on buying another pair and I have faith in my ability to cherish and protect them forever. My parents received some Nikon binoculars that could be 50 years old that I remember using them on vacations, stadium events, concerts, and bird watching. I associate great memories with the binoculars and wanted to maintain that tradition. I have cheap bushnells and a $50 Amazon pair of binoculars and they work, but it’s like night and day going with the higher end glass. One example is looking at a monument like Mount Rushmore where with your bare eyes, it feels like you are very far away and you question if it’s even real. Look at Rushmore with some budget binoculars and you have a distorted and somewhat narrowed view, like zooming with your phone that sacrifices quality for the zoom. However, look at Rushmore with some high end optics and there’s more of an emotional connection with the detail, color, textures and wide FOV. An analogy is if you listen to music on a cheap boom box or $1 earbuds you’ll hear the music as noise and can tell what song it is. But listen to the music on an audiophile setup and there’s an emotional connection that fools your brain that the sound is too real to be a reproduction or alteration. If you know photography with a wide aperture lens with creamy bokeh, this is the same feeling when focusing the Nikon HG. I feel a sense of artistic control when making adjustments and when things are clear, it is like viewing with perfect vision with a guilty amount of detail. If you watched some bird watching YouTubers provide their reviews, I did the same thing and wondered where is the entertainment from watching a bird. This is because most of the time I only saw birds with my bare eyes and you can rarely get close enough to really see much. But when you look at them with these Nikons, it’s like seeing them for the first time and you might just appreciate something about an activity you were afraid to enjoy in front of friends and family. Are these worth the money? Maybe not twice the binoculars of the M7, but you get diminishing returns with most product upgrades as it become exceedingly difficult bettering a product that Nikon has been offering since 1921. I’d be hard pressed to believe they can improve anything with these in the next couple of years. Maybe stabilization becomes more affordable. One more tip, is there are events that ban cameras but allow binoculars and phones. So I use a nice phone mount that attaches to my binoculars that way I can take telephoto pictures with my phone that’s just way better than using the zoom on my phone. Although somewhat of a hack, I’m not sure there’s a better way to get photos of your favorite performers or fancams. This assumes you had to buy nose bleed seats because you spent most of your budget on binoculars. The mount I recommend has both X and Y adjustability so you don’t have to fumble with adjustments. The one I got was by Celestron but I think there are others. I forgot to comment on Adorama. If you buy high end camera gear you probably already know about Adorama. They are highly trusted and their customer service is top tier with legendary reputation. A tip I’m afraid to give away is “buy their open box products” because they literally can be just that… a brand new item that was opened once and then closed. I’m a bargain hunter and any business that offers this is going to receive “all” of my business. Packaging was excellent and the transaction, shipping, and product met or exceeded my expectations. One last food for thought. I bought some $20 bushnells many years ago. I’d use them every now and then but would describe my satisfaction level as about a 3/10. The 2 points are for that they worked okay and the other point was that I wouldn’t cry if I lost them or dropped them. Other than that I was frustrated by them. After spending some real money on binoculars, I feel an 8/10 satisfied just taking the pair out of the case. This is because I know what I spent, and this has a psychological impact that tells my mind, you are going to use the Nikon HGs that you paid some real money for. I feel like my eyes are going to enjoy an exclusive treat. Paying more money for something actually impacts my enjoyment. Without a doubt if these were $5 binoculars everyone had, I’d not enjoy them as much. Sure there are better models out there, but are there better models out there for the same price point? This is the big question and at least all the reviews I’ve read and watched indicate you can’t really go wrong at this price point so take your pick. Btw, If you’ve never used various binoculars, please try them out first and don’t expect the first time you look through Nikon HGs at a pigeon you are going to be moved to tears. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022 by Christopher Tsutsui
    • Very impressive binoculars!
Size: 8x42
Excellent, for the cost they better be. Apparently the glass is a tad just below the top tier level of the big three. All other factors that make up things like build quality, and handling/viewing ( I’m mainly a birder) I would put them (8x40’s) closer to the more expensive higher top tier level, especially when one factors in weight. So far l can find nothing negative about them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025 by Kirby Davis
    • Expensive, but a good pair of binos.
Size: 8x42
I don't have a complaint so far. If you have used a pair of binoculars before, you know what to expect. Within those expectations and specifications, it does a good job. If you wear glasses, you should be okay with no issues. It's a bit heavy, so it's not terribly convenient to lug around on your neck. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025 by Abhi
    • Better Than ACID @ an Outdoor Grateful Dead Show: Kick Acid Man!!!
Size: 8x42
CLEANZE(N) the DOORS of your PERCEPTION w/these NIKON MHG'S. Almost too much light during the day. Widescreen TV Effect (FOV 436' @ 1000 yds), & i can see ENTIRE CONSTELLATIONS+++ @ NIGHT!!! These MHG'S Shine in LOW-LIGHT & under MOONLIGHT. 8x42's are better for LOW LIGHT, COMFORT, LESS SHAKE, WIDER FOV, & GLASSES WEARERS!!! I, aka KnickerKnocker, watch/look-for Birds, Bees, Bugs, Dragonflies, Flowers, Trees, Landscapes, The Sky, The Night Sky, UFO'S, Drones, FOO'S, Spray Planes (Day & Night), Local Airplanes, Helicopters (Life Flight across the street), &, of course, UAP'S!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024 by DR RockHard
    • Way better than Euro glass
Size: 8x42
Solid! Don’t pay for Euro bragging! Nikon is as good!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024 by J. Andrew Thomas
    • Fantastic view in an elegant package
Size: 8x42
The image quality is stunning. Wide apparent field of view, bright, crisp, vibrant and CA-free image; eye relief is long for easy viewing; the build is solid, compact and lightweight. Close-focus is a big plus for daytime use; for casual stargazing the points of stars are pinpoint-sharp. I have mine in my EDC kit since the day I got it. A beautiful piece of equipment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019 by SL

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