Improving on their Monarch 5 design, Nikon’s black 8×42 Monarch M5 Binoculars benefit from a wider field of view to present you with a more immersive observational experience while maintaining the same focus on comfort and performance the Monarch line is known for. Featuring extra-low dispersion glass elements with anti-reflection fully multicoated optics and highly reflective dielectric-coated and phase-corrected roof prisms, the Monarch M5 produces bright and clear high-contrast images with true-to-life color and minimal color fringing.
Optical Performance
- Moderate magnification brings subjects in close without sacrificing field of view, eye relief, or exit pupil
- Larger objective lenses improve light-gathering ability without adding excessive bulk or weight
- Roof prism light path ensures optical tubes remain thin for a compact form factor
- Extra low-dispersion glass reduces chromatic and spherical aberrations for increased contrast, improved color rendition, and sharpness without distortion across the entire field of view
- Phase-correcting prism coatings reduce internal interference to improve light transmission, contrast, and resolution
- Anti-reflection fully multicoated optics maximize light transmission across the entire visible spectrum for accurate color rendition and improved contrast and clarity
- Highly reflective multilayer dielectric prism coatings boost internal reflection to >99% to maintain image brightness and improve contrast and clarity
- Improved wider field of view than previous models presents a more immersive observational experience
Use and Handling
- High-eyepoint design provides ample space between your brow and the eyecups for a clear field of view, even when you’re wearing glasses
- Closed-bridge configuration provides a solid and stable platform for the internal focusing mechanism
- Large slip center focus wheel allows for precise focus control, even while wearing gloves
- Right eye dioptric adjustment collar helps to compensate for individual eye prescription
- 56-72mm interpupillary distance range allows easy use by a wide variety of people
- Twist-up/click-stop rubber eyecups for use with or without eyewear
- Tripod mountable with optional adapter for hands-free use
- Exceptional eye relief helps to reduce eyestrain and improves viewing comfort
- Wide exit pupil will cover pupils as they open and fully dilate in low light to keep the full scene in view
Construction Details
- Environmentally friendly Eco-Glass is made without lead or arsenic
- Textured protective rubber armoring provides a slip-resistant grip, especially in cold and wet weather
- Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and resistant to internal fogging when moving through extreme temperature changes and environmental conditions
- IPX7 waterproof rating makes it submersible to 3.3-feet (1m) for up to 30 minutes
- Black coloring allows it to remain inconspicuous in all environments
- One-piece tethered ocular rainguard protects eyecups from water pooling in them from rain or spraying water when hanging from the neck
- Tethered fold-down objective lens caps prevents losing them during observation sessions
| Prism Type | Roof |
Performance
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
| Angle of View | 6.4° (Actual) |
| Field of View | 335′ @ 1000 yd / 111.2 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 8.2′ / 2.5 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.25 mm |
| Eye Relief | 19.5 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment | 56 to 72 mm / 2.2 to 2.8″ |
| Diopter Adjustment | Yes |
| Focus Type | Center |
Features
| Fogproof | Yes, Nitrogen Filled |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof |
General
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 5.1 x 2.1″ / 14.5 x 13 x 5.3 cm |
| Weight | 22.2 oz / 629 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.08 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.5 x 7 x 3.7″ |
