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Your cart is empty.The name Monarch has always been synonymous with optical excellence. Compact Monarch M7 10x42 binoculars take that performance to a new level, pushing resolution, brightness and field of view even further. Compact 30mm objectives with 8x maginifcation deliver the widest view in the series with convenient portability. An unparalleled Nikon optical system with ED glass and multilayer lens and prism coatings produces outstanding low-light capabilities, lifelike colors and extreme resolution at any distance. Long eye relief with turn-and-slide eyecups for easy adjustments, a locking diopter, a new oil and water repellent lens coating plus a waterproof, fogproof rubber-armored design and more make these the greatest Monarch 7 series binoculars ever.
J.
2025-08-25 18:19:02
I've never owned a pair of binoculars before. I wanted something light that I could keep in the car for spontaneous viewing and that I could use for stargazing when I don't feel like lugging out all my telescope gear. I also wanted something high quality that I could use for years to come. These work well for that.The build quality is excellent.The eye relief is good - I use these with my glasses on and the eye cups dialed in. It makes it easy to hand the binoculars to my non-visually challenged friends so they can look at what I'm pointing out... I just have to remind them to twist the eye cups out real fast.The optical quality is excellent. I'm not going to pretend to be an expert here. To me, things look great with some minor exceptions. First off, for the most part, if I'm looking at something terrestrial, like my friend's dog, the quality is stunning. It's like I'm staring at a high definition crisp image of the dog (who's the good girl? Daisy's the good girl!). If I'm looking at something terrestrial like a wall that's not too far off, and the sun is bright, and I'm at the correct angle, there is some chromatic aberration (a slight purple fringing). The solution is pretty easy - just shift your angle a tiny bit and it's gone. I did read up a bit on this phenomenon and it appears to be expected unless you're willing to spend 2x+ $ or you're willing to settle for heavier binoculars.For astronomy, they're great! Again, keep in mind that I wanted portable, so weight is a factor. Some of the astronomy binoculars out there are as heavy as a small apochromatic refractor telescope. A 42mm aperture resulted in the right balance between light gathering and weight for my purposes. There's some debate around preferences for 8x42 vs 10x42. I initially regretted getting the 10x42 because it is difficult to hold these steady enough that the stars aren't shaking all over the place. A cheap Amazon Basic's monopod with a third-party adapter fixed that problem for cheap.For me, mission accomplished. I got high quality binoculars that are light, a pleasure to look through, durable, and likely to be near by when I'm on the move so I can use them when I need them. Like a camera, the best binoculars you have are the ones you have on you.
X Man
2025-07-24 14:31:56
I got the 8x30 for my wife for birding. I am something of an optics geek, but I was really impressed with these. Love the size and weight. Surprisingly generous eye relief given the specs. Wide field of view. Excellent close focus. Bright and sharp with excellent detail and color. Not quite a match for the optics of my 6x as expensive Swarovski’s but the difference is small. Swarovski’s have a more precise focus and more depth of field, but the differences are small for the price. Don’t buy the hype that a bigger, more expensive 42 mm binocular is brighter. That is only true if you use them in the dark when your pupils are dilated. In normal daylight use these have the same brightness and are so much easier to use because of how light weight they are. Highly recommended.
Sailor
2025-06-29 18:37:44
I use these for birding, and they are outstanding for this purpose. Small and light enough to carry easily in the field, great optical clarity, a wide field of view, and a good, bright image in low light conditions. I LOVE the locking diopter adjustment (although I recognize this is only a helpful feature for single-user binocs). The focus wheel and eye separation adjustment are just a little on the stiff side, which I like; but this is very much a matter of personal preference, and some people will prefer less resistance in these adjustments. I find these glasses very comfortable in the hand, with a nice "grippy" texture to the armor coating. Altogether, a really superior pair of mid-range binoculars in my opinion. They are one of the more expensive choices in their class, but worth it for the performance and features they offer.
Lydia
2025-06-25 14:25:25
I have used these binoculars only a few times, but I already love it. They are lightweight, fit in my hand very well, easy to operate and have a padded and comfortable strap. Best of all, they let me see clearly with lots of detail, light and clarity. I usually look for insects, but also birds and they serve me well for up close and for distant viewing. I also carry a camera with 500 mm lens so it is important for me to have light binoculars. I am happy with the Nikon monarchs 8 by 30.
Customer
2025-05-17 17:44:24
The optics on the binoculars are very good. I would recommend this to others. However, you will need to be watching your mail delivery in front of your home. The postal carrier left the expensive binoculars hanging in a bag or the OUTSIDE of the mailbox. Luckily we were sitting on the front porch and retrieved the bag before someone drove by the mailbox and grabbed the bag. This is a problem the U.S. post office must fix with followup with Amazon and the Amazon vendor for this product.
Colorado Smart Shopper
2025-05-14 18:25:09
Buying binoculars can be somewhat overwhelming. The choices and features and glass quality are confusing, so after a great deal of research I chose this Nikon model, mainly due to my experience with a variety of their camera lenses. I couldn't be happier. The glass is clear, the eye relief is generous even wearing my eyeglasses, and the build quality is very nice. Comparing these with the top of the line Vortex isn't fair, but at a $500 price tag these are the only binoculars I will ever need shooting or hunting. The only compromise here is price, not quality.
Hooked on LaTeX
2025-04-03 12:32:18
The Nikon MONARCH M7 10x42 image has more visual contrast, is brighter, sharper, and has a wider angle of view than many other brands. The colors are accurate. I found these binoculars to be easily hand-held, without shake, even though 10x is often the highest magnification recommended for hand-held viewing. The long eye relief is easily handled with the twist-up click-stop eyecups. Highly recommended.
Customer
2025-02-25 12:45:01
These are amazing. I thought they would be much bigger after reading all the reviews that recommended 8X over 10X and 30 over 42 because of size and weight. But these are quite compact and light considering they are 10X42, and not that much bigger or heavier than most of the high end 8X30 binoculars on the market. Check the specs of the others before you buy and you will see size and weight are not that bad when you compare side by side. And way better than my old binocular. I would recommend over the 8X30 unless you are wanting to take them to the opera or put them in your pocket. Bright, clear and crisp. I think quite possibly among the best out there. The only issue is the neck strap is a pain to attach, but I purchased some quick release clasps (Small Rig rapid link connectors) so I can attach or detach the strap easily. Don't hesitate. These are not your Dad's binoculars.
Melissa
2025-01-21 11:00:58
Much more mag died than we had expected. Not a criticism. The clarity of image is also very good. Easy to use and relatively light weight.
Dry-Engineer
2024-12-18 13:39:37
Just one touch and you can feel the quality. The 8x42 is perfect for most activities and with Nikon lens offering clear, bright and sharp views has left this user extremely satisfied.If I had to make one minor comment, would prefer to have the eyepiece cap fit a little more snugly.
Roch Fournier
2024-12-10 15:05:13
Amazing field of view. Pictures are very clear and sharp. Love it !
B.Ackroyd
2024-11-21 12:11:19
The diopter adjustment knob is completely non-functional and does not work properly, and the right lens remains out of focus despite following all recommended adjustment procedures. Brand new right out of the box defective. What a joke!
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