Nikon Monarch M5 8x42 specs and field of view
The 8x42 Monarch M5 offers 19.5 mm of eye relief, above the 18 mm median for 8x42 models, while its 335 ft field sits at place 71 of 75.
- Field of view
- 335 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 19.5 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 22.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5.3 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 22.2 oz, lighter than the typical 24.2 oz
- 19.5 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
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Who the Monarch M5 8x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers get a long 19.5 mm eye relief. The calculated 5.3 mm exit pupil passes plenty of light at dusk, and the 22.2 oz body is lighter than the 24.2 oz median.
The 335 ft field is narrow for an 8x42, where the median is 393 ft.
Monarch M5 8x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Monarch M5 8x42 is one of 75 models in the 8x42 binoculars comparison. Nikon lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Monarch M5 8x42 specifications
Monarch M5 8x42 figures as Nikon prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 8x42 size.
| Magnification | 8x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 335 ft at 1,000 yd (112 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 48.2° |
| Eye relief | 19.5 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 22.2 oz (630 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 | 5.3 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 18.3 * |
| Relative brightness | 27.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Monarch M5 8x42 against other 8x42 binoculars
Monarch M5 8x42 shows 335 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart. At 22.2 oz it is at or under the 24.2 oz median weight for the size.
Monarch M5 8x42 and its nearest rivals
Monarch M5 8x42 next to the 8x42 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 8x42 | 335 ft | 19.5 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.2 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 | 399 ft | 17 mm | 6.6 ft | 24.9 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 | 393 ft | 17 mm | 5 ft | 21.8 oz | 5.3 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 | 426 ft | 17 mm | 6.5 ft | 23.1 oz | 5.3 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 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 |
| 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 8x42 questions
Monarch M5 8x42: does it work with glasses?
Monarch M5 8x42 has 19.5 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Monarch M5 8x42: what does 8x42 mean?
Monarch M5 8x42 magnifies 8 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5.3 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Monarch M5 8x42: how wide is the view?
Monarch M5 8x42 shows a view 335 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 393 ft median of the 75 8x42 models in the chart.
Monarch M5 8x42: can it go on a tripod?
Monarch M5 8x42 is tripod adaptable according to Nikon, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.