Nikon Monarch 7 Roof Prism Binoculars Review

Nikon has always been known for the quality of their products as well as producing some really impressive binoculars with exceptional views and overall design. Monarch 7 is one such binocular that is great all-around and has won several awards over the years. With this binocular, you can see images clearly that are crisp as well as clear.

This review is going to discuss a lot of other facts about them, including their long focus range. For around $500 dollars, you are getting an incredible binocular when you purchase the Nikon Monarch 7. There aren’t many binoculars that offer such incredible value at such a competitive price. These binoculars are the only ones doing it. They can help you get the best image, and the value, as well as the price to performance ratio is incredible. So, Let’s dive right into this review now.

Nikon Monarch 7 Binocular Roof Prism Binoculars Review

Specification

Magnification – 8x

Objective Lens Diameter – 42mm

FOV – 351 ft at 1000 yards

Eye Relief  – 7.1 mm

Features

Optical Performance

There is nothing better than the ED glass lens of this binocular, which features phase correction by dielectric. The lens, therefore, has better contrast. The lens is also an ISO standard lens with a slight focusing issue that is not noticeable in day-to-day use. Additionally, there are no chromatic aberrations or distortions. With these binoculars, you’re going to get some really nice performance.

Also included is a multi-coated prism, which gives you brighter views if you need them. More than five types of lighting conditions were tested, and in each case, this binocular performed as expected. The binocular focuses smoothly and quickly. I was also able to switch quickly between near and faraway objects in a quick manner without even losing focus.

On the right eyepiece is a diopter that is difficult to move. For many, it feels as if they are stuck, and the lack of a locking mechanism does not help. The distance between the pupils can also be easily adjusted here. Towards a distance of 1000 yards, the field of view is approximately 351 feet. Furthermore, it has a 10x zoom and can focus as low as almost 9 feet, which again is pretty impressive in this price range.

Comfort and Usability

The material of these binoculars is soft rubber, which makes them extremely comfortable to use. They also have really soft eyecups. Thanks to the rubberized texture, it provides a good grip without slipping. Additionally, it has less weight and a design that makes it super portable. Overall, the binoculars are a lot of fun to use as well since the eye relief is more than enough to make sure your eyes do not feel the strain.

Build Quality

Nikon is manufactured in China, just like most optical companies. Yes, it’s a Japanese brand, but the company outsources the production to China. However, this does not matter since the core technology, patent, and design are still Japanese. This also improves the build quality. The entire binoculars work smoothly. The binocular was built using high-quality materials and there were no design issues in the hinge, cups, or other parts of the binoculars. With the Monarch 7 binocular, you get rock-solid performance!

Pros
  • The Nikon Monarch 7 has a really impressive overall build quality that can withstand many types of environment and tough conditions.
  • The overall lens quality is of very high quality in this binocular and this makes it one of the most sought after binoculars in the world.
  • The Monarch 7 has the Nikon branding and this means the product has years of Research and Development behind it, it is designed to work and last.
  • This binocular provides superb comfort with textured grips, generous eye relief, and included carry pouch, lightweight for portability, and more.
Cons
  • The binocular does not have any kind of resistance to water and fog.
  • It might not be best for viewing objects that are too far away so, you can use it for watching birds and games but we don’t recommend it for hunting.

Conclusion

Nikon’s Monarch 7 binocular is probably one of the best binoculars you can buy for under five hundred dollars. If you are interested in a mid-range binocular that gets the job done, you should definitely purchase this one. Overall, this unit has an impressive performance, a solid build quality, and a lot of solid features.

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