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MONARCH M5 12x42

MONARCH M5 12x42

SKU: 16769

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Gain Clarity, Seize the View — Dependable Optics for Every Frontier

The MONARCH M5 12x42 binoculars deliver sharp, bright visuals with 12× magnification and 42 mm objectives — perfect for wildlife, hiking, hunting, or bird‑watching. Built with rugged, waterproof construction and premium coatings, these binoculars perform reliably in rain, fog, or early‑morning dew. Compact but powerful, the M5 12x42 balances portability with performance so you can take great optics wherever adventure leads.

Features & Benefits:

🔭 12x Magnification with 42mm Objective Lenses – Reach farther and see more detail with the highest zoom in the MONARCH M5 lineup.

🌄 Wide Field of View – Track moving subjects or scan landscapes with ease, even at higher magnification.

👁️ Adjustable Turn-and-Slide Eyecups + Long Eye Relief – Designed for long viewing sessions and eyeglass wearers alike.

🔬 Nikon ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass – Minimizes chromatic aberration for sharp, high-contrast images.

🌈 Dielectric Multilayer Prism Coatings – Boosts brightness and color accuracy in every viewing condition.

🔍 Phase-Corrected Coatings – Enhances image sharpness and resolution for a clearer picture.

🌦️ Built for the Outdoors – Lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant for your toughest expeditions.

See farther. See sharper. Whether birding, scouting, or observing nature from a distance, the MONARCH M5 12x42 is your edge when clarity and reach matter most.

 

Tech Specs

Specifications

Focusing System
 Central Focus
Magnification
 12x
Objective Diameter
 42mm
Angular Field of View (Real)
 5.1°
Angular Field of View (Apparent)
 56.2°
FOV at 1000 yds
 267 ft.
Close Focus Distance
 8.2 ft.
Exit Pupil
 3.5mm
Relative Brightness
 12.3
Eye Relief
 15.1mm
Size (Length x Width)
 5.7x0.14 mx5.1 in.0.12
Weight 22.6 oz. 22.6 g
Phase Coating
 Yes
Dielectric Coating
 Yes
Waterproof / Fogproof
 Yes
Prism
 Roof
ED Glass
 Yes

 

Overview Monarch M5 10x42 Specific:

12x magnification.

42mm objective.

The full-size MONARCH M5 12x42 binoculars have large 42mm objectives (front lenses) that gather abundant light and provide an amazingly clear field of view. 12x magnification means objects appear twelve times closer than they actually are.

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Champion of dawn & dusk.

Some of the most exciting moments happen in the magical light of dawn and dusk. Monarch M5 binoculars are built for these moments. Large 42mm objectives with a generous field of view gather more of the scene and more of what you're out there to experience. Adjustable turn-and-slide eyecups with long eye relief make these the most comfortable Monarch binoculars yet. Nikon’s renowned ED glass reduces chromatic aberration while the dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coatings ensure superior light transmittance; resulting in brighter images and more natural colors. In addition, phase-corrected coatings are also applied to prism surfaces to increase image resolution. The result? Better, more clear and brighter optics to take your adventure to new heights.

Three magnification choices.

Monarch M5 binoculars come in three magnification choices to suit your needs: 8x for the widest view, 10x for a happy medium between magnification and field of view, and 12x for getting as close to your subject as possible. All models have 42mm objectives (front lenses) to gather abundant light to provide bright and clear images regardless of magnification choice.

  • MONARCH M5 - 8x42

  • MONARCH M5 - 10x42

  • MONARCH M5 - 12x42

Renowned Nikon optics.

  • True colors. Maximum Resolution

    The roof prisms on Monarch M5 binoculars have a phase-corrected coating applied to prism surfaces for higher resolutions. This is a view you have to see to believe.

  • Eco-friendly multilayer coating.

    Applied to all lens and prism surfaces, a dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range, resulting in brighter images and more natural colors.

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ED glass. The difference is clear.

Used in many premium Nikon optics, from camera lenses to spotting scopes, Nikon’s ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass virtually eliminates common distortion, chromatic aberrations and color fringing. The result? Clear high-resolution views in nearly any lighting condition.

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Close, smooth focusing.

Get as close as 8.2-ft. from your subject, for striking high-detailed views. The large, smooth-spinning central focus knob makes it easy to precisely adjust focus.

Comfortable, intuitive operation.

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    Leave your glasses on.

    Nikon’s comfortable high-eyepoint design leaves sufficient space between your brow and the eyecups for a clear field of view, even when you’re wearing glasses.

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    Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups.

    Convenient turn-and-slide operation makes it easy to get the durable rubber eyecups right where you want them for maximum comfort and field of view.

  • Person pulling a canoe with one hand and in the other hand carrying binoculars.

    Tough skinned.

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

  • Wet Binoculars elevated on a wet boulder surrounded with water.

    Waterproof and fogproof.

    Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for fog-free performance. Keep your optics clear when you need them most.

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