Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 vs Nikon Monarch HG 10x42
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Quick take: The Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 costs $10 less; the Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 has a wider field of view (435 vs 362 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Nikon Monarch HG 8x428.3°
87 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.2 school buses
Nikon Monarch HG 10x426.9°
72 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.8 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Nikon Monarch HG 8x42 | Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$990 | ~$1,000 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Birding |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.3mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 435 ft @ 1000 yds | 362 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17.8mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23.5 oz | 24.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.2 in | 5.7 x 5.2 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Nikon Monarch HG 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Nikon Monarch HG 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter