Nikon MONARCH M5 8X42 Binoculars
Product Highlights
- Sophisticated exterior design for comfortable holding
- Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation and brighter, clearer viewing
- Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range, resulting in brighter images and more natural colours
- Phase-correction-coated roof prisms for high resolution
- Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas
8x magnification.42mm objective.
Despite their size, MONARCH M5 8x42 binoculars have large 42mm objectives (front lenses) that gather abundant light and provide an amazingly clear field of view. 8x magnification means objects appear eight times closer than they actually are.
Premium Nikon optics.

ED glass.
Reduces common distortion, chromatic aberration and color fringing for a clearer, sharper view

Enhanced low-light capabilities.
A dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating maximizes light transmission across the visible spectrum

High definition.
A phase-correction coating is applied to the roof prisms to increase definition and clarity

Fully waterproof.
Ideal for boating, the lake, the beach and, of course, rain, sleet and snow.
Not intended for underwater use. Can be submerged down to 3.3 feet for up to 10 minutes.

Fogproof construction.
Especially useful when moving from a warm vehicle or building into the cold winter air.

Eco-friendly glass.
All lenses and prisms are lead-free and arsenic-free. Better for you. Better for the environment.

Close focusing.
Get as close as 8.2 feet from your subject, for striking, highly detailed views.
Comfortable and built to last.

Turn-and-slide eyecups.
Retract them for use with eyeglasses. Extend them to your ideal position for comfortable naked-eye viewing.

Long eye relief.
Enjoy a comfortable, clear field of view, with or without eyeglasses.

Tough-skinned.
An enhanced rubber-armored body provides a non-slip grip and protection from bumps and bruises.

Hard-bodied.
Built from strong fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin to protect against the occasional drop or bump.
What's in the box?
- 1 x Nikon MONARCH M5 8X42 Binoculars
- Focusing System
- Central Focus
- Magnification
- 8x
- Objective Diameter
- 42mm
- Angular Field of View (Real)
- 6.4°
- Angular Field of View (Apparent)
- 48.2°
- FOV at 1000 yds
- 335 ft.
- Close Focus Distance
- 8.2 ft.
- Exit Pupil
- 5.3mm
- Relative Brightness
- 28.1
- Eye Relief
- 19.5mm
- Size (Length x Width)
- 5.7x0.14 mx5.1 in.0.12
- Weight
- 22.2 oz. (629.3 g)
- Phase Coating
- Yes
- Dielectric Coating
- Yes
- Waterproof / Fogproof
- Yes
- Prism
- Roof
- ED Glass
- Yes