Nikon · Updated September 2026
Nikon Monarch M7 8x42: price & specs
Nikon Monarch M7 8x42. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: nikonusa.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 is listed at $489.95 on nikonusa.com as of 2026-09-07, #12 cheapest of 15 binoculars (median $329.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 26/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 15 in class.
Verified Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$489.95Is the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 a good buy?
At $490, the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 is #13 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95. On the spec sheet, its magnification of 8x is the lowest of the 15, its field of view ft 1000yd of 435 is the highest of the 15, and its weight of 23.6 oz is above the median of the 15.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $489.95 — current on record (was $539.95) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Released | — |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective lens (mm) | 42 |
| Field of view ft 1000yd | 435 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 17.1 |
| Weight (oz) | 23.6 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Prism type | Roof |
Source: nikonusa.com (read 2026-09-21) · corroborated by imaging.nikon.com (read 2026-07-10). Verified by direct fetch of the nikonusa.com product page for the exact SKU (16765, titled "Nikon MONARCH M7 8x42 Binoculars"): listed US price $539.95, FOV at 1000 yds 435 ft, eye relief 17.1mm, weight 23.6 oz, magnification 8x, 42mm objective, prism Roof, waterproof/fogproof Yes. The Nikon global imaging site (MONARCH M7 8x42/10x42 spec table, 8x42 column) independently corroborates every headline spec (145/435 m/ft FOV, 17.1mm eye relief, 670/23.6 g/oz weight, Roof type, waterproof to 1m), confirming this is the M7 8x42 and not the M5, the older Monarch 7, or the 8x30 variant. Release year is not published on either fetched page, so release and releaseDate are left null rather than guessed.
Is the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 worth it vs cheaper binoculars?
Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 against its closest cheaper and pricier binoculars on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Magnification | Objective lens (mm) | Field of view ft 1000yd | Eye relief (mm) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 this | $489.95 | 8x | 42 | 435 | 17.1 | 23.6 |
| Maven C.1 8x42 | $450 | 8x | 42 | 341 | 19.5 | 24 |
| Zeiss Terra ED 8x42 | $499.99 | 8x | 42 | 375 | 18 | 25.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 cost?
The Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 has a US price of $489.95, as of 2026-09-07.
How does the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 compare on price?
At $490, the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 is #13 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95.
Has the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 has fallen 9.3%, from $539.95 to $489.95.
What is the lowest price the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 is $489.95 on 2026-09-07 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42?
At $489.95, the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
What are the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42's key specs?
Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 (Nikon): magnification 8x, objective lens mm 42, field of view ft 1000yd 435, eye relief mm 17.1, weight oz 23.6. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-09-21.
Price of record: $489.95 at nikonusa.com, 2026-09-07. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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