Nikon Monarch M5 8x42 Binocular
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About Nikon Monarch M5 8x42 Binocular
Overall Feedback:
78% positive
95% praised the high-quality lenses and coating, however 5% were disappointed
The binoculars are sharp, bright, and of good quality for the price. They have a mount for tripod under Nikon emblem, are easy to hold steady, and have attached lens caps to prevent loss.
The image is easy to focus and sharp.
I love the optical quality of the binoculars.
The binoculars have easy focus and are lightweight.
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97% found them durable, while 3% experienced breakage
I compared these binoculars with my previous, heavier and more expensive binoculars and found that they rival the much more expensive alternatives.
I have used Nikon binoculars in the past and faced issues with them. I bought some Monarch 3s 6 years ago where the barrels were misaligned. This indicates that the durability of the binoculars is not up to the mark.
I am concerned that the inadequate packaging may have affected the prism alignment of the binoculars, which could impact their durability.
96% liked the wide field of view, but 4% found it narrow
I find that Nikons have a larger field of view, making it easier to find and center on a bird. They are also much brighter and crisper, making details more visible.
I find the field of view of the binoculars to be shallow, making it difficult to focus without a lot of back and forth. Even then, I am not sure if I have achieved focus.
98% praised the crystal-clear images
I have high standards and use heavier, more expensive Swarovsky binoculars. However, they rival much more expensive alternatives at this cost.
97% appreciated the magnification power, yet 3% didn't
I am using heavier and more expensive binoculars, but these rival the much more expensive alternatives.
My old pair of binoculars had too much magnification to easily find and center a bird.
85% of users liked the water and fogg-resistant feature
I did not mention anything about waterproofing or fogproofing of the binoculars.
97% liked the lightweight design
The binoculars have easy focus and are light weight.
