Nikon Monarch M5 10x50 vs Nikon Monarch M7 8x30
Quick take: The Nikon Monarch M5 10x50 costs $150 less; the Nikon Monarch M5 10x50 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 has a wider field of view (420 vs 267 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Nikon Monarch M5 10x50 | Nikon Monarch M7 8x30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $450 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (600) | 4.6★ (400) |
| Use case | Astronomy | Birding |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 50mm | 30mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.0mm | 3.75mm |
| Field of view | 267 ft @ 1000 yds | 420 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 18.4mm | 15.1mm |
| Close focus | 16.4 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 28.2 oz | 16 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.7 x 5.2 in | 4.8 x 4.4 in |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Nikon Monarch M5 10x50
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Nikon Monarch M7 8x30
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter