Nikon Monarch 5 16x56 specs and field of view
Sixteen power on 56 mm lenses gives this Monarch 5 a twilight factor calculated at 29.9. ED glass is listed, and the field of view is 215 ft.
- Field of view
- 215 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.4 mm
- Close focus
- 16.4 ft
- Weight
- 43.4 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 16.4 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Waterproof
- ED glass
Who the Monarch 5 16x56 suits
Long watches from a tripod suit it, with 16.4 mm eye relief. The maker rates it for 1 m / 3.3 ft for 10 minutes, with nitrogen fogproofing.
It weighs 43.4 oz, the calculated exit pupil is 3.5 mm, and the 4.1 degree view is narrow.
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Monarch 5 16x56 specifications
Monarch 5 16x56 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 16x56 size.
| Magnification | 16x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 56 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 215 ft at 1,000 yd (72 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 4.1° |
| Apparent field of view | 59.6° |
| Eye relief | 16.4 mm |
| Close focus | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 60 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 43.4 oz (1,230 g) |
| Length | 7.8 in (199 mm) |
| Width | 5.7 in (146 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Rated 1 m / 3.3 ft for 10 minutes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Exit pupil | 3.5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 29.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 12.3 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Other sizes of the Monarch 5
Nikon makes the Monarch 5 in 3 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch 5 16x56 | 16x56 | 215 ft | 16.4 mm | 16.4 ft | 43.4 oz | 3.5 mm | |
| Nikon Monarch 5 8x56 | 8x56 | 325 ft | 20.5 mm | 23 ft | 40.2 oz | 7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch 5 20x56 | 20x56 | 173 ft | 16.4 mm | 16.4 ft | 43.6 oz | 2.8 mm |
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Monarch 5 16x56 questions
Monarch 5 16x56: does it work with glasses?
Monarch 5 16x56 has 16.4 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch 5 16x56: what does 16x56 mean?
Monarch 5 16x56 magnifies 16 times through 56 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch 5 16x56: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch 5 16x56 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.