Magnification: 10x | Objective diameter: 30mm | Field of view at 1000m: 121 metres /362ft | Closest focusing distance: 2 metres/ 6.6ft | Eye relief: 15.2mm | Weight: 450g | Dimensions: 119x126x47mm
- Wide angle of view
- Waterproofed
- Anti-fog magnesium alloy build
One of the newest premium binoculars on the market comes from Nikon in either 8x30 or – as we’ve selected for our top pick – 10x30 options. The Nikon Monarch HG 10x30 binoculars are not only compact and relatively portable at 450g, the magnesium alloy build has the benefit of being water and fog proofed too. The idea is that these ape the performance of Nikon’s Monarch HG 42mm diameter version, but in a smaller body. Use of extra low dispersion (ED) glass corrects chromatic aberration that can cause colour fringing, while comfort is provided via a soft-to-the-touch neck strap. Both Nikon’s 10x and 8x options are supplied with a semi hard-type case for protection when transporting. A tripod adaptor for each is an optional extra. If you’re looking for the best compact binoculars, this pair from the camera stalwart takes the crown.