Improving on their Monarch 5 design, Nikon's black 12x42 Monarch M5 Binoculars is ideal for use in wide-open terrain, like what's in the American West, when you need to scan for subjects and make positive identification. They benefit from a wider field of view than their predecessor to present you with a more immersive observational experience, with 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

• The powerful magnification allows for detailed observation of distant subjects across vast flat ground like the prairies of the American West
• 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
• Comfortable exit pupil will cover most pupils as they open when the light is fading 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
• 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

Nikon Monarch M5 12x42 Specs

Key Specs

Performance

Features

General

Packaging Info

• Ideal for Glassing Across Vast Distances
• Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements
• Lead- and Arsenic-Free Eco-Glass
• Phase-Corrected Dielectric-Coated Prisms
• Anti-Reflection Fully Multicoated Optics
• Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof
• Closed-Bridge Configuration
• Large Center Focusing Knob
• Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter
• Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups

• Nikon 12x42 Monarch M5 Binoculars (Black)
• Neck Strap
• Carrying Case
• One-Piece Ocular Rainguard
• 2 x Objective Lens Cap