MONARCH M5, users can expect to visualise rich images in high-resolution, resulting in the magnificence of nature’s colours being brought to life. Both models feature a Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating, to guarantee superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range. Dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating ensures superior transmittance uniformity across the visible range, resulting in brighter images and more natural colours It comes in two sizes, 8x42 and 10x42. They look the same and are the same size. We're discussing the 8x42 here, but the general characteristics are similar.

The MONARCH M5 series consists of three models: 8x42, 10x42 and 12x42. Their exterior has been completely redesigned from the MONARCH 5 binoculars into a clean form with straight lines. The Nikon Monarch M5 8x42 is among the best pair of binos we've found in its price range. The Monarch provides solid all-around performance and super crisp images, whether the sun is shining or not.Some of the very best and expensive binoculars close focus to 6 or even 5 feet! The Monarch 5 is listed at 7.8 feet close focus. The close focus distance of the Monarch 7 is listed at 8.2 feet. Monarch 5 wins? The main differences between the Monarch 5 and 7 are field of view and eye relief. Outstanding field of view makes the Nikon Monarch 7 better than the Monarch 5 for bird watching. If you've been researching mid-priced binoculars you no doubt have the Nikon Monarchs on your list of best birding binoculars. Multilayer coating is applied to all lenses and prisms. Dielectric high-reflective multilayer coating and phase correction coating are applied to the roof prisms. This all combines to achieve a bright view, plus natural colour fidelity.

Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens. Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body. Magnification is directly related to brightness. If you want 10x no matter what, you'll sacrifice image quality under low-light conditions. You will also sacrifice field of view. Either of the 8x42 binoculars has better optical qualities than the 10x binoculars.

Price Match Promise

Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration compensation and brighter, clearer viewing For the price and all the below features, we really couldn't find a better deal. We use them for leisure