Nikon Monarch M5 10x50 specs and field of view
The 10x50 Monarch M5 has 19.3 mm of eye relief, above the 17.4 mm median for 10x50 models.
- Field of view
- 314 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19.3 mm
- Close focus
- 14.8 ft
- Weight
- 22.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 22.6 oz, lighter than the typical 29.3 oz
- 19.3 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- ED glass
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Who the Monarch M5 10x50 suits
Eyeglass wearers get 19.3 mm of eye relief, and a calculated 5 mm exit pupil suits dusk. The 22.6 oz body is lighter than the 29.3 oz median.
The 314 ft field sits at place 23 of 40, and the 14.8 ft close focus is longer than the 9.8 ft median.
Monarch M5 10x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Monarch M5 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Monarch M5 10x50 specifications
Monarch M5 10x50 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 314 ft at 1,000 yd (105 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6° |
| Apparent field of view | 55.3° |
| Eye relief | 19.3 mm |
| Close focus | 14.8 ft (4.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 22.6 oz (640 g) |
| Length | 6.5 in (166 mm) |
| Width | 5.2 in (133 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 | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M5 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
Monarch M5 10x50 shows 314 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 22.6 oz it is at or under the 29.3 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M5 10x50 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M5 10x50 next to the 10x50 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 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.6 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x50 | 314 ft | 17 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 10x50 | 315 ft | 17 mm | 6 ft | 30 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Nature-Trek 10x50 | 304 ft | 18 mm | 8.2 ft | 29.2 oz | 5 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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 10x50 | 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.6 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| 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 10x42 | 10x42 | 293 ft | 18.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 4.2 mm | |
| Nikon Monarch M5 12x42 | 12x42 | 267 ft | 15.1 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.6 oz | 3.5 mm | |
| 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 10x50 questions
Monarch M5 10x50: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M5 10x50 has 19.3 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch M5 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
Monarch M5 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch M5 10x50: how wide is the view?
Monarch M5 10x50 shows a view 314 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
Monarch M5 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M5 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.