With well-balanced optical performance that delivers clear, natural colour fidelity, the MONARCH M5 binocular series is designed for easy, active use. The use of ED (extra-low dispersion) glass compensates chromatic aberration, delivering contrast-rich and true-to-life colour reproduction while offering excellent cost-performance. In addition, dielectric high-reflective multilayer prism coating and phase-correction coating provide a bright, clear field of view. Both lightweight and compact, these binoculars are comfortable to carry and ideal for all kinds of activities — from birdwatching to sports events and various other outdoor adventures in a wide range of environments.

Key Features

12x magnification.

Lightest* body among 50mm-diameter objective lens binoculars employing extra-low dispersion (ED) glass.

Large-diameter objective lenses deliver dynamic views.

Stylish, refined exterior design.

All lenses and prisms are multilayer-coated for brighter images.

Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes) and fog-free with O-ring seals and nitrogen gas.

 

*As of February 17th, 2026, among binoculars with a 50mm-diameter objective lens and 10× or 12× magnification employing an Extra-low Dispersion Lens, that had been released at that time. Based on Nikon Vision research.