Nikon Monarch M5 10x42 specs and field of view
A 293 ft field puts the 10x42 Monarch M5 at place 85 of 87, far below the 336 ft median.
- Field of view
- 293 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 18.4 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 22.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 22.6 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 18.4 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the Monarch M5 10x42 suits
The 18.4 mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers, and 22.6 oz is lighter than the 24.9 oz median. The 8.2 ft close focus works for subjects within a few steps.
The narrow 293 ft field makes it harder to find a moving subject, and the calculated exit pupil of 4.2 mm limits dusk brightness.
Monarch M5 10x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Monarch M5 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Monarch M5 10x42 specifications
Monarch M5 10x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 293 ft at 1,000 yd (98 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 52.1° |
| Eye relief | 18.4 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 22.6 oz (640 g) |
| Length | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Width | 5.1 in (129 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Focus system | Center focus |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M5 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Monarch M5 10x42 shows 293 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 22.6 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M5 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M5 10x42 next to the 10x42 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Monarch M5 10x42 | 293 ft | 18.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 15 mm | 6.6 ft | 24.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Burris Droptine 10x42 | 330 ft | 15 mm | 7.5 ft | 26 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 | 330 ft | 15 mm | 5 ft | 21.3 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Monarch M5
Nikon makes the Monarch M5 in 5 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 M5 10x42 | 10x42 | 293 ft | 18.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| Nikon Monarch M5 8x42 | 8x42 | 335 ft | 19.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.2 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M5 12x42 | 12x42 | 267 ft | 15.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 3.5 mm | |
| Nikon Monarch M5 10x50 | 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.6 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Monarch M5 12x50 | 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.4 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Monarch M5 10x42 questions
Monarch M5 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M5 10x42 has 18.4 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch M5 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Monarch M5 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch M5 10x42: how wide is the view?
Monarch M5 10x42 shows a view 293 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Monarch M5 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M5 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.