Nikon Monarch M5 10x42 Binocular | Waterproof, fogproof, Rubber-Armored Binocular with ED Glass, Long Eye Relief | Official N

Name: Nikon Monarch M5 10x42 Binocular | Waterproof, fogproof, Rubber-Armored Binocular with ED Glass, Long Eye Relief | Official N
SKU: 86084
Availability: InStock

4.8 | 491 ratings

Price: 248.49

Last update: 02-01-2025

About this item

Sophisticated rubber armored exterior design provides shock resistance and a firm comfortable grip
Locking diopter control maintains your personal setting
Flip-down objective lens covers
Nikon’s Legendary ED (Extra-low Dispersion)Glass Lenses
Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3ft for 10 minutes) and nitrogen-purged for fog-free performance

Product information

Product Dimensions

5.7 x 5.1 x 2.1 inches

Item Weight

1.41 pounds

ASIN

B09GVCB6K3

Item model number

16768

Customer Reviews

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 418 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#47 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products)
#32 in Binoculars

Date First Available

September 22, 2021

Department

unisex-adult

Manufacturer

NIKON

Country of Origin

China

Top reviews from the United States

Kuntal Roy

Wow product

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024

We bought this binocular for our Alaska trip and wow, it is one of the best purchases ever. We visited Kenai Fjords and Denali National Park and it was an amazing experience to use this binocular to watch wildlife. We were able to see humpback whales, orcas, bears, caribous and a lot more. The binocular was extremely easy to adjust and use and the quality is outstanding . Really good purchase. Highly recommend

Birdman 62

Excellent optics

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

This review is written buy a guy who never spent more than $40 a binocular in his life. My cousin is a birder who buys expensive binoculars for the hobby. I asked what the difference was between a cheap 8X32 binocular and an expensive one. He said the more expensive ones have better lenses which produce more light and clarity . OK . So I go out of my economic comfort zone a put down $256 for the Nikon Monarch M5. The quality is night and day above the $40 ones . Crisp focus with twice the light . The eye cup edges are rubberized so you can view with glasses. Something you cannot do with the cheap versions. The field of view is also much wider with these . Easier find what you are looking for. It also comes with a nice case . I plan to buy another one for my vacation home .

Rogerlyn Olson

He Loves These Binoculars

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024

I gave these binoculars to my husband for Christmas and he LOVES EVERYTHING about these. Lightweight, comfortable, super clear, the actual design and that the eye pieces also pop out to help your eyes stay the right distance from the lens. I was really happy that he loved them!

Susan

Great for Bird Watching

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024

Replaced my old Monarch’s after 10 years because I recently dropped and cracked them. I loved them so much I was glad Nikon still makes them. I got the 10 X 42 like my old pair. I can spot birds by streams in low light perfectly. I don’t find them to be heavy as other reviewers have said. What’s astounding is I paid the same price as my last pair (also purchased on Amazon). Couldn’t be happier.

Chiranjeevee Ojha

Nikon Monarch M5 10x42: A Mixed Bag of Optics

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023

The image quality is undeniable. Crisp details, vivid colors, and excellent light transmission make these binoculars a joy to use in bright conditions. Twist-up eyecups cater to various eyeglass configurations, offering a personalized viewing experience. These binoculars are hefty, making them tiring to hold for extended periods. It's not ideal for long hikes or treks. They're a solid option if you prioritize image quality and durability for occasional outdoor use. But if you value portability, a wider field of view, or a smoother focusing experience, you should explore other options before committing.

James W. Brown

Great!

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024

I’m not an expert of binoculars, but I know microscopes and it’s clear that the optics in these are great. Simple, basic, easy to use. Perfect for spotting folks out on the water.

Amazon Customer

Great binoculars

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024

Excellent view, she loves watching the backyard birds with these.

james Bardwell

very nice binoculars for the price, much better than cheap ones

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024

I have acquired 5 binoculars, of various but reasonably similar powers, and decided to do a sit down test of all of them at one time. I figured this was better than just writing individual reviews of each as a binocular can seem quite good in the absence of anything to compare it to. I was primarily interested in if they are able to keep the whole field in focus, ie when it is focused on the center of the field are the outside edges in focus. I was also interested in chromatic aberration. These are the binoculars I tested in order of quality:
NIKON Monarch M5 8x42
12x42 Powerful Binoculars with Clear Weak Light Vision Adorrgon
IBQ Binoculars For Adults HD,12x50 High Power Binoculars Sold by: IBQ Tech
15x52 HD Binoculars for Adults High Powered with Upgraded Phone Adapter - GIGAPENGUIN
IBQ Binoculars For Adults HD,12x30 Binoculars with Upgraded Phone AdapterSold by: IBQ Center

My test was to attempt to focus on some willow trees with fine branches and fine leaves set against a white background of clouds. This I figured was excellent for figuring out if they had a clear field of view from edge to edge. I was also good to see if they had a chromatic aberration issue. I would inspect the interfaces of the branches and the clouds and look for color at the edges this would get obvious if you went a little bit out of focus you see a rainbow reddish color at the edges which indicates chromatic aberration which is not good. By far the best were the Nikon Monarch M5 Binoculars 8×42 6.4° field of view. The one I tested it runs about $250 but can often be obtained for around $200 in the “used like new” category. All the others were much less expensive but frankly so much worse that they are not worth buying with one possible exception namely the 12X42 from Adorrgon. I would say 80% of the field of view was focused with the Monarch which also gets good ratings on birding websites and was the favorite of the group for a South African safari we recently went on. The 12 x 42 Adorrgon was OK, I would say it was focusing about 60% of the field of view was in focus was in focus when you focus on the edge, the third was the 12×50 from IBQ. It was getting to the level of unacceptable with only about 40% of the field in focus. The fourth on my list was the most recent purchase Gigapenguin 15 x 52 with about 30% of the field of view in focus but even then the focus was uneven and showed muddy colors. For all except the Nikon monarch, the cases had a cheap feel. Overall, all but Nikon showed a lot of spheric aberration in other words if you were a little bit out of focus, you saw these rainbows on the edges of the leaves and branches and they were muddy overall. One important point is that the monarch was only 8 power, with the others having higher powers up to 15 power. Generally, I think people pick binoculars thinking that the higher power the better. This is usually not correct, the higher the power generally the more the issues you have with them optically they are also the heavier, longer and they are and have a shallower field of focus and are harder to get a good focus all the way across. Number five on my list was the 12 x 30 IBQ. I couldn't get the entire field in focus at all about 30% was in focus. For this and the Gigapenguin you couldn't even focus on the edge of the field. If you would take your eye and look at the edge of the field and try to bring it into focus and that wasn't possible so it means that there's bad optics to the binocular overall. I would say that the only binocular of these six worth purchasing with the Nikon monarch M5. They do a complete set of these various powers and fields of view, mine 8 x 42 is really nice solid binocular. It cost about three to five times what the others cost. This second one was the 12x42 Adorrgon which was acceptable and a whole lot cheaper than the Nikon at $40-$48 and none of the rest really are worth purchasing at all IMO.

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