Nikon Monarch M5 12x50 specs and field of view
Weight of 22.9 oz on the 12x50 Monarch M5 is far below the 29.2 oz median for 12x50 models, and its 293 ft field sits at place 5 of 36.
- Field of view
- 293 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16.4 mm
- Close focus
- 14.8 ft
- Weight
- 22.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 293 ft view, wider than the typical 277 ft
- 22.9 oz, lighter than the typical 29.2 oz
- 16.4 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
Who the Monarch M5 12x50 suits
A calculated 4.2 mm exit pupil and 16.4 mm eye relief suit eyeglass wearers watching distant subjects. The body weighs 22.9 oz.
Close focus of 14.8 ft is longer than the 10 ft median, so nearby subjects need more distance.
Monarch M5 12x50 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. Monarch M5 12x50 is one of 36 models in the 12x50 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Monarch M5 12x50 specifications
Monarch M5 12x50 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x50 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 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 | 60.8° |
| Eye relief | 16.4 mm |
| Close focus | 14.8 ft (4.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 58 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 22.9 oz (650 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 | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 24.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.4 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M5 12x50 against other 12x50 binoculars
Monarch M5 12x50 shows 293 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart. At 22.9 oz it is at or under the 29.2 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M5 12x50 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M5 12x50 next to the 12x50 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 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.4 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Endurance ED 12x50 | 272 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 28.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50 | 271 ft | 14 mm | 6 ft | 28.9 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Leupold BX-3 Alpine HD 12x50 | 278 ft | 15.5 mm | 7.2 ft | 29.2 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 12x50 | 12x50 | 293 ft | 16.4 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.9 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 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 10x50 | 10x50 | 314 ft | 19.3 mm | 14.8 ft | 22.6 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Monarch M5 12x50 questions
Monarch M5 12x50: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M5 12x50 has 16.4 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch M5 12x50: what does 12x50 mean?
Monarch M5 12x50 magnifies 12 times through 50 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 12x50: how wide is the view?
Monarch M5 12x50 shows a view 293 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 277 ft median of the 36 12x50 models in the chart.
Monarch M5 12x50: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M5 12x50 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.