Sharpness across the view
ED glass reduces colour fringing, while the Field Flattener Lens System keeps the view sharp towards the edge. The field spans 145 m at 1,000 m.
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MONARCH HG 8x42
The Nikon MONARCH HG 8x42 pairs 8x magnification with 42 mm objective lenses for birdwatching and outdoor observation.
Sharpness across the view
ED glass reduces colour fringing, while the Field Flattener Lens System keeps the view sharp towards the edge. The field spans 145 m at 1,000 m.
A strong, light body
The magnesium alloy body weighs 665 g. A locking dioptre ring helps keep your eyesight adjustment in place.
Built for exposed conditions
The nitrogen-filled body is waterproof to 5 m for 10 minutes. Scratch-resistant coatings protect the objective and eyepiece surfaces.
Specifications
Optics
Magnification
8 x
Objective diameter
42 mm
Real angular field of view
8.3 °
Apparent angular field of view (ISO 14132-1:2002)
60.3 °
Field of view at 1,000 m
145 m
Exit pupil
5.3 mm
Relative brightness
28.1
Eye relief
17.8 mm
Close focusing distance
2.0 m
Body and handling
Length
145 mm
Width
131 mm
Depth
56 mm
Weight
665 g
Interpupillary adjustment
56-74 mm
Prism type
Roof
Weather protection
Waterproof to 5 m for 10 minutes; nitrogen filled. Not for underwater use.
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