Nikon MONARCH HG 8x42 Binoculars | Field Flattener Technology & Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Body

2026-02-06T12:46:29-05:00

Price: 1089.95

Elite Clarity. Rugged Build. Built for the Wild.

This is widely considered the "Gold Standard" of the MONARCH family. What sets the HG (High Grade) apart is that it’s actually made in Japan and uses a Field Flattener Lens System. This technology eliminates the "fuzzy edges" you get in most binoculars, giving you a sharp, distortion-free view across the entire (and very wide) field of view.

It’s the closest you can get to flagship-level performance without spending double the price on the EDG line.

Engineered for those who demand the best, the MONARCH HG 8x42 Binoculars deliver exceptional brightness, edge-to-edge sharpness, and rugged durability. With Nikon’s ED glass, field flattener lens system, and premium coatings, these binoculars offer a wide, immersive view with stunning color fidelity. Whether you're glassing at dawn or tracking movement at dusk, the MONARCH HG 8x42 Binoculars are your go-to for all-terrain, all-condition performance.

Features & Benefits

⛰️ These are rated for high-altitude- Can use (up to 16,000+ feet) without internal fogging. Perfect for mountain hunters and hikers who deal with rapid pressure and temperature changes!

🔆 92%+ Light Transmission with Multilayer Coatings – Delivers brilliant, high-contrast views with natural color fidelity in any light.

🌀 Field Flattener Lens System – Maintains sharpness from center to edge for a distortion-free, panoramic view.

🔬 Phase-Correction Coated Roof Prisms – Enhances resolution and contrast for crisp, detailed images.

🌱 Lead- and Arsenic-Free ED Glass – Eco-friendly optics with superior clarity and reduced chromatic aberration.

🦾 Magnesium Alloy Body – Lightweight yet ultra-durable for rugged field use.

👁️ Wide Interpupillary Distance (56–74mm) – Designed to fit virtually every user comfortably.

🔒 Locking Diopter Control – Keeps your personal focus setting secure and consistent.

🛋️ Long Eye Relief with Turn-and-Slide Eyecups – Comfortable viewing for eyeglass wearers and extended sessions.

🐾 Close Focus Distance of 6.6 Feet – Perfect for observing nearby wildlife, insects, or flora in sharp detail.

💧 Waterproof & Fogproof Integrity – Sealed and nitrogen-filled to perform in extreme weather and altitude.

Built for those who won’t settle for anything less than flagship performance in the field

Tech Specs

Specifications

Focusing System | Central Focus
Magnification | 8x
Objective Diameter | 42mm
Angular Field of View (Real) | 8.3°
Angular Field of View (Apparent) | 60.3°
FOV at 1000 yds | 435 ft.
Wide FOV | Yes
Exit Pupil | 5.3mm
Relative Brightness | 28.1
Eye Relief | 17.8mm
Size (Length x Width) | 5.7x5.2 in.
Weight | 23.5 oz.23.5 g
Waterproof / Fogproof | Yes
Prism | Roof
ED Glass | Yes