Nikon Monarch HG 10x42

For many years the HG (High Grade) series, consisting of 8x20, 10x25, 8x32, 10x32, 8x42 and 10x42 models, represented top-of-the-range roof prism binoculars produced by Nikon. In 2010 they launched an even better line of products marked as EDG.

very stylish; solid and waterproof casing; record-breaking field of view; very wide for the 10x42 class; good transmission; very good colour fidelity; low astigmatism; slight coma; negligible distortion; practically imperceptible brightness loss on the edge of the field of view; good quality prisms...

a bit too high chromatic aberration on the very edge of the field of view; truncated exit pupils

Outstanding binoculars

These are very well made binoculars. Most of my comparison is with the Monarch 5 ED 10x42 which I also own. (I also have a pair of Kowa BD XD 10x32 and Steiner wildlife xp 10x26) Optically the Nikon HGs are outstanding. No discernable chromatic aberration in most of field.

Excellent and lightweight

Outstandingly good! Bizarrely these HG binoculars are lighter than the HG-L version (the 'L' standing for lightweight!).

Yes, we would consider a 2nd pair of Nikon bins. Fabulous

Our first quality bins. Both B & H and bins recommended by a family member. Visiting Colorado and what a gift having them.!